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A red placard reads, "deport AFD now," during nationwide protests against the far-right Alternative for Germany
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Alternative for Germany (AfD)

Germany's far-right populist AfD party has a strong anti-immigration focus. Classified as a "suspected" far-right extremist organization, it is topping opinion polls in several eastern German states.

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May 14, 2024

Germany: Court fines AfD politician Höcke over Nazi slogan

May 13, 2024

German court upholds AfD 'suspected' extremist status

May 10, 2024

Antifa group claims Stuttgart incident against AfD lawmakers

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Reports & Analysis

Björn Höcke in court

Germany: Far-right leader Höcke suffers defeat in court

Germany: Far-right leader Höcke suffers defeat in court

One of Germany's most radical politicians, Björn Höcke, was found guilty of intentionally using a banned Nazi slogan.
Law and JusticeMay 14, 2024
Björn Höcke entering a stage against an AfD logo backdrop

Germany's far-right AfD under mounting pressure

Germany's far-right AfD under mounting pressure

Pressure is now mounting for the party to be banned.
PoliticsMay 14, 2024
Alternative for Germany (AfD) party co-leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla arrive for a press statement

German secret service can continue surveillance of AfD

German secret service can continue surveillance of AfD

A court has ruled the far-right Alternative for Germany party can officially be classified as "suspected extremists."
PoliticsMay 13, 202402:14 min
Sign reading Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz (Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution) at the entrance to the building in Cologne

Germany's domestic secret service battles far-right AfD

Germany's domestic secret service battles far-right AfD

Germany's domestic intelligence service has won another legal battle against the far-right Alternative for Germany.
PoliticsMay 13, 2024
Germany supporters waving flags

What is German 'Leitkultur' and why is it controversial?

What is German 'Leitkultur' and why is it controversial?

The controversial term "Leitkultur" is being used more frequently when debating integration in German society.
MigrationMay 6, 2024
Billboards showing CDU and SPD election posters

For German voters, immigration is main issue in EU elections

For German voters, immigration is main issue in EU elections

Campaigning for June's European Parliament elections has begun. German voters show little interest.
PoliticsMay 3, 2024
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Skip next section In the spotlight

In the spotlight

People with banners and signs at a protest against the far-right AfD

Germany: Will foreign influence scandals dent AfD's support?

Ahead of European elections, Germany's far-right AfD party faces scrutiny over spying and foreign influence scandals.
PoliticsMay 3, 202402:40 min
The Chinese flag that flies in front of its embassy in Berlin is half hidden by trees

Germany sees spike in Chinese and Russian espionage

There have been six arrests so far, thought to be linked to the Ukraine war, economic interests and a war on democracy.
PoliticsApril 23, 2024
A demonstrator holds an anti-AFD placard

German culture scene unites against far-right AfD party

With the far-right AfD set to take more seats in upcoming elections, culture groups are countering "extremist politics."
ArtsApril 23, 2024
Microphones from various TV stations such as ZDF, RTL and NDR are placed in front of a wall with the blue, white and red logo of the Alternative for Germany (AfD).

Why German media's relationship with far right is difficult

How should Germany's traditional media deal with the far-right Alternative for Germany? Expose the party, or ignore it?
PoliticsApril 22, 2024
Maximilian Krah

Germany's AfD on TikTok: The political battle for the youth

More and more politicians are courting voters on TikTok. In Germany, one party is more active than others: the AfD.
PoliticsMarch 30, 2024
Banner put up by protesters against the Tesla Gigafactory in Grünheide reading 'El-ON El-OFF'

Germany: Far-right AfD, Elon Musk share complex relationship

Elon Musk backs the far-right AfD. The affection is mutual — except in Grünheide, where the AfD opposes Tesla expansion.
SocietyMarch 16, 2024