Keywords: Alternative for Germany


AfD surges in eastern Germany as confidence in Merz government weakens

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has strengthened its position among voters in eastern Germany, opening a growing political gap with the country’s traditional parties as approval of Chancellor Friedrich Merz continues to decline. A poll conducted by Forsa for RTL and N-TV found that the AfD would......

Thousands protest against AfD in Berlin after election victory

Thousands of people took to the streets in Berlin on Monday evening to protest against the Alternative for Germany (AfD), following the party’s strong performance in the Saxony-Anhalt state election. Police estimated that around 5,000 people gathered near the Brandenburg Gate, while organizers......

Merz defeat in Saxony-Anhalt raises questions over Germany’s changing political landscape

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has acknowledged a serious setback for his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) following the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, warning that the result could signal a deeper transformation of Germany’s political party system as support for the right-wing Alternative......

Elon Musk congratulates AfD after strong election result in Saxony-Anhalt

Elon Musk has congratulated Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) party after its strong performance in the Saxony-Anhalt regional election, while the party’s leading candidate, Ulrich Siegmund, signaled his willingness to cooperate with the American billionaire if the AfD were to take......

Germany's Merz urges AfD supporters to assess government record before key state election

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has made a direct appeal to supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), urging them to evaluate his government's performance independently as the country prepares for a closely watched state election that could reshape Germany's political landscape. Speaking......

Thousands protest in Erfurt as anti-AfD demonstrators attempt to block party congress in Germany

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in the eastern German city of Erfurt on Saturday in an attempt to disrupt the annual congress of the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD), prompting a large-scale police operation and widespread transport disruptions. Authorities deployed heavy security across......

Thousands rally in Erfurt as Germany’s AfD opens annual conference

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in the German city of Erfurt on Saturday to protest against the far-right political party Alternative for Germany (AfD) as it launched its annual two-day conference amid growing political momentum ahead of crucial regional elections. The demonstrations brought together......

German coalition unveils reform package featuring €10 billion tax relief and pension changes

Germany's ruling coalition has announced a broad package of economic and social reforms aimed at boosting growth, easing pressure on households and addressing housing shortages, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces mounting political challenges. The measures include €10 billion ($11 billion)......

German election shifts political landscape as CDU leads and AfD surges to second place

The Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) conservative alliance has emerged victorious in Germany's parliamentary elections, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) achieving a historic second-place finish. According to preliminary results from public broadcasters ARD......