Young voters are powering the rise of Germany’s far-right AfD party
On a wet evening in Suhl, in the former East Germany, a smattering of youthful faces were among hundreds lining up to hear from an unlikely idol - Björn Höcke, one of the most controversial figures in the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
What is the AfD, the far-right German party supported by Vance and Musk?
Concern is growing over the far-right Alternative for Germany party’s rise ahead of the German election. Its U.S. supporters include Elon Musk and JD Vance.
What to Know About German Far-Right Party AfD
Alternative for Germany appears to be heading for its strongest national election result yet this month and has become a factor that can’t be ignored.
Video: Polls show support for far-right AfD surging ahead of elections in Germany
Polls show support for far-right AfD surging ahead of elections in Germany Germany is preparing for national elections on Feb 23. Polls show the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD party, on course for its highest-ever vote share.
Austria Investigates Suspicious €2.35 Million Donation to German Far-Right Party
A controversial donation to Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has triggered an investigation by Austrian authorities. The €2.35 million contribution, made in early February, played a significant role in AfD’s campaign ahead of Germany’s upcoming parliamentary elections.
The Woman Leading Germany’s Far-Right AfD Party Leads a Contradicting, Modern Life
In recent years, far-right political movements have gained traction across Europe. Parties that once existed on the fringes are now entering mainstream debates and, in some cases, influencing policy.
Exclusive: Alice Weidel on Her Far-Right AfD Party’s Rise, Elon Musk’s Support, and the German Election
The leading candidate, Friedrich Merz, a conservative who has adopted many of the AfD’s hard-line positions on immigration, ...
French far-right leader cancels CPAC speech, calling out Steve Bannon's 'Nazi ideology' hand gesture
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — French far-right leader Jordan Bardella on Friday canceled his planned remarks here at the ...
German far-right leader is a Chinese-speaking economist with foreign partner
Alice Weidel, the chancellor candidate of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), is an unlikely public face for a ...
Meet Germany’s Far-Right Leader, a Study in Contradictions
Alice Weidel of the nationalist, anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany lives in Switzerland and is married to a Sri ...
Elon Musk, JD Vance haven’t boosted far right ahead of German election
After the highly unusual U.S. interventions, the AfD remains in second place heading into Germany’s federal election on ...
Germany’s far-right seeks to convert the power of Trump into election gains
It is a pivotal moment for Germany's far-right AfD ahead of national elections Sunday. The party is polling at 21% — likely ...
Romanian top judge denounces far-right presidential frontrunner's threats
Threats made by the far-right, pro-Russian surprise frontrunner in Romania's now-voided presidential election against the ...
Why Germany’s Gen Z is leaning towards the far-right
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has seen a surge in popularity, even drawing support from tech billionaire Elon ...
Why Germany’s far right hates the Bauhaus movement
At a time of political tension in Germany, the Bauhaus – arguably one of most influential architecture, art and design ...
Germany at a crossroads: the reprise of the far right – photo essay
Photographer Fabian Ritter has spent years documenting the rise of the far right. Recent events illustrate the growing ...