Alternative for Germany (AfD)18 hrs agoEight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over futureChristian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.18 hrs ago8 days agoGermany's Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election winGermany's chancellor clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel, saying her migration policy amounts to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers.8 days ago7 Sept 2026Germany's far-right AfD says 'democracy demands' parties work with them after state election winThe far-right party is trying to form a government in the state after falling three seats short of a majority.7 Sept 20267 Sept 2026Germany's far-right AfD hails big victory in east, but falls short of majorityPreliminary results give the Alternative for Germany a big margin of victory - almost 44% of the vote.7 Sept 20267 Sept 2026How significant are AfD's historic gains for Germany and the rest of Europe?The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler sees the far-right win in Saxony-Anhalt state ringing alarm bells for the EU and traditional parties.7 Sept 20266 Sept 2026AfD celebrate projected win in Saxony-AnhaltAfD leaders celebrated tonight as exit polls projected a big lead in the Saxony-Anhalt vote.6 Sept 20264 Sept 2026Germany'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.4 Sept 202627 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 2026...
