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Far-Right AfD Extends Lead in German Polls
PoliticsDWobservador19d ago2 sources

Far-Right AfD Extends Lead in German Polls

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has extended its lead in nationwide German polls, indicating a significant surge in its popularity. This development reflects a shift in the political landscape of Germany.

Over 1,000 German Jurists Call for AfD Ban Proceedings
Politicstagesschauder-standardorf23d ago3 sources

Over 1,000 German Jurists Call for AfD Ban Proceedings

More than a thousand German jurists have signed an open letter demanding proceedings to ban the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The call reflects growing concerns about the party's ideology and actions.

AfD Re-elects Leaders Weidel and Chrupalla Amid Protests in Erfurt
PoliticstagesschaufazDW+10der-standardorfmorgunbladidaktualne-czindex-hrluxemburger-wortjerusalem-postklix-ba+2 more1mo ago13 sources

AfD Re-elects Leaders Weidel and Chrupalla Amid Protests in Erfurt

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party re-elected Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla as co-leaders during its party conference in Erfurt, despite widespread protests. The party also reaffirmed its ambition to move from opposition into government, with Weidel addressing the party's stance on traditional family values despite her own personal life.

AfD Leader Proposes Germany Re-engage with Russian Energy
Worldaktualne-cz1mo ago

AfD Leader Proposes Germany Re-engage with Russian Energy

Alice Weidel, leader of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has suggested that Germany should resume purchasing oil and gas from Russia. She stated that cheap Russian energy was a foundation of Germany's economic success.

AfD Discusses Nord Stream Revival with Gazprom
Worldberlingskednevnik-bg2mo ago2 sources

AfD Discusses Nord Stream Revival with Gazprom

Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has held discussions with Gazprom regarding the potential revival of the Nord Stream pipeline. The talks focused on the possibility of resuming operations for the gas pipeline.

EU Body Seeks Ban on Alliance with Germany's AfD Party
Worldberlingske3mo ago

EU Body Seeks Ban on Alliance with Germany's AfD Party

An EU control body is reportedly seeking to ban the political alliance that Germany's anti-immigrant party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), is a member of in Brussels, following previous attempts by German intelligence to ban the party domestically.

Concerns Over Pro-Russian Party Access to EU Documents
Worlddigi24jutarnji-list5mo ago2 sources

Concerns Over Pro-Russian Party Access to EU Documents

EU diplomats and German lawmakers have expressed concern that the pro-Russian party Alternative for Germany (AfD) could gain access to confidential EU documents, potentially leading to information leaks to Moscow.

Germany: CDU Confirmed Winner in Rhineland-Palatinate Election, AfD Makes Gains
Politicsle-mondenostagesschau+9fazDWorfnational-postil-sole-24-orejutarnji-listiefimeridanewsbeast+1 more5mo ago12 sources

Germany: CDU Confirmed Winner in Rhineland-Palatinate Election, AfD Makes Gains

Provisional results confirm Friedrich Merz's conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has won the elections in Rhineland-Palatinate, ending the SPD's long dominance, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) also made significant gains.

AfD Accused of Nepotism and Lack of Transparency
Politicsdnevnik-bg6mo ago

AfD Accused of Nepotism and Lack of Transparency

Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which often criticizes rivals for a lack of transparency, has itself been accused of nepotism and prioritizing personal interests, with internal sources questioning who works there and if they are effective.

Politicshurriyet-daily2d ago

AfD Could Lead German State Government for First Time

Germany is anticipating the possibility of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party leading a state government for the first time, as it holds a significant polling lead ahead of the September 6 election in Saxony-Anhalt.

AfD Nears State Government in Germany, Raising Concerns
Politicsrzeczpospolita20d ago

AfD Nears State Government in Germany, Raising Concerns

New and revived strategies are being discussed in Germany to prevent the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party from gaining power, as it stands close to forming a state government, potentially shaking the country on September 6.

AfD Leads German Polls with 27.8%, SPD Fifth
Politicsnewsbeast29d ago

AfD Leads German Polls with 27.8%, SPD Fifth

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) maintains a strong lead in German polls with 27.8%, while the federal government's popularity and Chancellor Friedrich Merz remain very low. This comes six weeks before critical state elections.

Pressure Mounts on Merz to Consider Coalition with AfD
Politicsindex-hrklix-ba1mo ago2 sources

Pressure Mounts on Merz to Consider Coalition with AfD

Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's CDU party, is reportedly facing increasing pressure to consider a coalition with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Reports suggest a powerful media conglomerate chief may be influencing this push for cooperation.

Germany's Far-Right AfD Re-elects Leadership
Politicstagesschaudelo1mo ago2 sources

Germany's Far-Right AfD Re-elects Leadership

Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has re-elected its leadership, with Tino Chrupalla stating that citizens expect leadership qualities from the party. The party's new-old leadership aims to address public expectations.

Legal Expertise Suggests German AfD Party Should Be Banned
Worlddanas1mo ago

Legal Expertise Suggests German AfD Party Should Be Banned

A new legal expert opinion claims that Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party operates unconstitutionally and should be banned. However, despite the AfD being strong in polls, there has been no political will to initiate a ban procedure.

AfD Leads in German Election Polls, Raising Concerns
Politicsirozhlas2mo ago

AfD Leads in German Election Polls, Raising Concerns

The Alternative for Germany (AfD), labeled an extreme-right movement, is leading in election preference polls by nine percent, surpassing the ruling CDU/CSU Union and approaching 30 percent, raising concerns about its growing influence.

Far-Right AfD Surges in German Polls
Worldiefimerida2mo ago

Far-Right AfD Surges in German Polls

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is significantly expanding its lead over the Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) in recent German opinion polls. According to the latest YouGov survey, the AfD gained another point since the measurement on June 12.

Leading CDU Politicians Warn Against Cooperation with AfD
Politicstagesschaufaz2mo ago2 sources

Leading CDU Politicians Warn Against Cooperation with AfD

Prominent politicians from Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) have issued warnings against any form of cooperation with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. This comes amid an ongoing debate within the CDU about maintaining its 'firewall' against the AfD.

German AfD Members to Attend Russian Economic Conference
Politicsdelfi-lt2mo ago

German AfD Members to Attend Russian Economic Conference

Representatives from Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party are planning to travel to Russia for an economic conference, dismissing criticism by stating they will promote German economic interests and 'peace and dialogue'.

AfD Emerges as Strongest Party in Germany According to Polls
Politicsn1-serbia3mo ago

AfD Emerges as Strongest Party in Germany According to Polls

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has become the strongest party in Germany according to recent polls, leading by five percentage points ahead of the ruling Christian Democrats and nearing independent governance in eastern regions, despite past efforts to diminish its influence.

AfD Gains as Friedrich Merz's Authority Wanes in Germany
WorldnzzDW3mo ago2 sources

AfD Gains as Friedrich Merz's Authority Wanes in Germany

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is reportedly benefiting from growing discontent with Friedrich Merz's government. This comes as Merz's authority appears to be waning, reflecting shifts in Germany's political landscape.

Far-Right AfD Gains Ground in German Polls
Politicsiefimerida3mo ago

Far-Right AfD Gains Ground in German Polls

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is reportedly gaining significant ground in Germany, showing a notable lead over the Christian Union in two new polls. This indicates a shift in the political landscape.

Germany's AfD Party Leads National Poll for First Time
Politicsfazpublicoindex-hr+5observadorjutarnji-listklix-bavijesti-mezerohedge4mo ago8 sources

Germany's AfD Party Leads National Poll for First Time

Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has for the first time taken the lead in a national poll, surpassing other major parties like the CDU. The anti-immigration party reached 27% support, four points ahead of the CDU.

German Far-Right AfD Adopts 'Radical' Pro-Russian Program
Worlddigi24newsbeast4mo ago2 sources

German Far-Right AfD Adopts 'Radical' Pro-Russian Program

Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has officially adopted a new government program described as 'radical' and pro-Russian. The party is gaining momentum in opinion polls in Saxony-Anhalt and could secure an absolute majority in regional elections.

Croatian CDU Under Pressure Over Alleged AfD Dealings in Brussels
Politicsjutarnji-list5mo ago

Croatian CDU Under Pressure Over Alleged AfD Dealings in Brussels

The Croatian Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is facing internal criticism due to alleged secret cooperation between European People's Party representatives, including the German CDU/CSU, and members of the populist right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Brussels.

Vannacci joins far-right ESN group at European Parliament
PoliticsANSA6mo ago

Vannacci joins far-right ESN group at European Parliament

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 24 - Paratroop General Roberto Vannacci, who recengly left the right-wing League party to form his own far-right party National Future (FN), on Tuesday joined the far-right Europe of Sovereign Nations (ESN) caucus at the European Parliament, which contains among other Alternative for Germany (AfD). "It's an honour, I completely identify with the principles and ideals of this group," Vannacci told a press conference. Vannacci, whose FN is currently polling at around 3% in It...

AfD Gains Support in Germany Amid Calls for Cheap Russian Gas, Eyes State Majority
Politicsirozhlasdanas2d ago2 sources

AfD Gains Support in Germany Amid Calls for Cheap Russian Gas, Eyes State Majority

A recent poll indicates that one-third of Germans wish for a return to cheap Russian gas, a sentiment benefiting the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The AfD is projected to win convincingly in Saxony-Anhalt, potentially securing an absolute majority in the state parliament, raising questions about plans to curb the far-right's influence.

FPÖ and AfD Connections Highlighted in Interview
Politicsdie-presse2d ago

FPÖ and AfD Connections Highlighted in Interview

An ARD interview with Alice Weidel in Vienna revealed the networking between Austria's Freedom Party (FPÖ) and Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD), while also pointing out some differences between the two parties.

German Jewish Leaders Warn Against AfD Ahead of State Elections
Worldaktualne-cz4d ago

German Jewish Leaders Warn Against AfD Ahead of State Elections

Jewish community leaders in Thuringia, Germany, including Reinhard Schramm, have drawn parallels between the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the Nazi Party (NSDAP), urging voters to support democratic parties in upcoming state elections.

CDU Leadership Reaffirms Stance Against AfD Coalition in Eastern Germany
Politicstagesschauder-spiegelobservador+1radio-prague18d ago4 sources

CDU Leadership Reaffirms Stance Against AfD Coalition in Eastern Germany

The CDU leadership has reiterated its commitment to not cooperate with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, particularly in the eastern German states. This decision comes amidst growing support for the AfD and internal discussions within the CDU.

Germany's AfD and LGBTQ+ Attack Impact on Elections
WorldNYT29d ago

Germany's AfD and LGBTQ+ Attack Impact on Elections

Analysts suggest that a recent attack on a Pride celebration, coupled with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's opposition to Pride flags, is likely to shift focus in upcoming fall elections towards issues favoring the AfD.

AfD Leads in German Poll, CDU/CSU Narrows Gap
Politicsiefimerida1mo ago

AfD Leads in German Poll, CDU/CSU Narrows Gap

A new poll for RTL and n-tv shows the Alternative for Germany (AfD) maintaining its lead in Germany, while the Christian Union (CDU/CSU) has narrowed the gap, and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) is tied with the Left.

AfD Widens Lead Over CDU/CSU in German Polls
Politicsavgi2mo ago

AfD Widens Lead Over CDU/CSU in German Polls

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party further expands its lead over the CDU/CSU Union in German polls, with its electoral influence now reaching 29%, nine points ahead of the second-place party.

Support for Germany's AfD 'Firewall' Plummets
Worldzerohedge2mo ago

Support for Germany's AfD 'Firewall' Plummets

Support for Germany's long-standing 'firewall,' which sees legacy parties exclude cooperation with the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD), has plummeted. Voters are increasingly calling for the party to be brought in from the cold.

AfD Maintains Lead in New German Poll
Politicsnaftemporiki3mo ago

AfD Maintains Lead in New German Poll

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party continues to hold a clear lead in a new public opinion poll, while the ruling coalition's approval ratings and Chancellor's popularity remain notably low.

Politicsstraits-times3mo ago

Germany's Far-Right AfD Shifts Focus to Local Campaigns

Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is reportedly shifting its strategy to focus on local campaigns to attract voters. This move comes as the party seeks to capitalize on the struggles of CDU leader Friedrich Merz.

AfD Leads in German Polls, Surpassing CDU
Politicsfaz3mo ago

AfD Leads in German Polls, Surpassing CDU

The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has reached a record high in recent public opinion polls, leading the ruling CDU/CSU and indicating a significant shift in German political sentiment.

AfD Reaches Record High in German Polls
Politicsindex-hr3mo ago

AfD Reaches Record High in German Polls

For the first time, the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party leads the ruling CDU/CSU by five percentage points in a public opinion poll, according to German media.

German AfD Party Welcomes US Troop Reduction Plans
Worlddelfi-lt3mo ago

German AfD Party Welcomes US Troop Reduction Plans

Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party leadership has welcomed US plans to reduce the number of American troops stationed in Germany, stating that the decision should be acknowledged.

Germany's Far-Right AfD Reaches Record Popularity in Polls
Politicsyle-uutisetfazpublico+6index-hrdnevnik-bghotnewsstraits-timesklix-bavijesti-me4mo ago9 sources

Germany's Far-Right AfD Reaches Record Popularity in Polls

Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has achieved unprecedented popularity, with recent polls showing its support rising to a record 28%. This surge in public backing places the AfD ahead of traditional parties like the CDU in some surveys.

AfD Becomes Germany's Most Popular Party in New Poll
Politicslsm-lvdelfi-lt4mo ago2 sources

AfD Becomes Germany's Most Popular Party in New Poll

A recent survey indicates that the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has surpassed other parties to become the most popular political force in Germany. This shift also shows a decrease in public support for the current ruling coalition.