Alternative for Germany (AfD)2 hrs agoGermany's far-right AfD bids for first taste of power in eastern voteIf it wins an outright majority in Saxony-Anhalt, it would be the first time a far-right party has held state-level power in Germany since World War Two.2 hrs ago27 Aug 2026Memory wars: Election clash over Germany's Nazi past as AfD eyes power in eastRemembering its role in the World Wars is a key aspect of modern Germany's identity but the AfD argues it is time to take a more positive view of the past.27 Aug 202630 Jun 2026Almost 60,000 far-right extremists in Germany, intelligence agency saysMore than a quarter of those identified are believed to be violent, Germany's domestic intelligence agency says.30 Jun 202611 Apr 2026Germany's far-right AfD adopts 'radical' manifesto ahead of key pollsThe far-right party is riding high in the opinion polls in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt.11 Apr 202626 Feb 2026AfD hails court injunction on 'extremist' label as victoryThe ruling is temporary, but party co-leader Alice Weidel has already described it as a "major victory".26 Feb 20262 Sept 2025Germany's far-right AfD suffers series of candidate deaths ahead of local votePolice say there is no evidence of foul play, ahead of local elections in western Germany.2 Sept 202524 Jun 2025German court lifts ban on far-right magazineJudges said that while the magazine published anti-constitutional content, it did not justify a ban.24 Jun 20253 May 2025Germany defends AfD extremist classification after Rubio criticises 'tyranny in disguise'Germany's foreign office says history shows that right-wing extremism "needs to be stopped", after criticism from the White House.3 May 20252 May 2025AfD classified as extreme-right by German intelligenceThe AfD came second in Germany's February elections and has a record number of seats in the new parliament.2 May 2025...
