Alternative for Germany - Wikipedia
Alternative for Germany (German: Alternative für Deutschland, AfD, German pronunciation: [aːʔɛfˈdeː] ⓘ) is a far-right [4] and right-wing populist [5] [6] political party in Germany. The AfD is Eurosceptic, [7] and opposes immigration into Germany, especially Muslim immigration. [8]
7 facts about Germany’s AfD party - Pew Research Center
Sep 20, 2024 · This Pew Research Center analysis highlights key findings about Germany’s Alternative for Germany party (AfD) following recent state elections. The analysis draws on a nationally representative survey of 1,008 German adults conducted from Jan. 11 …
Alternative for Germany (AfD) Party: What You Need To Know
Jan 2, 2025 · Germany has federal parliamentary elections on February 23 and AfD is polling at roughly 20%, in second place behind the Christian Democratic Union party at 30%. In state elections in September 2024, AfD gained significantly, coming in first place in Thuringia with 33% of the vote, and a close second place in Saxony with over 30% of the vote.
Elon Musk Is Trying to Break Germany’s Quarantine on the Far-Right AfD
6 days ago · The AfD has famously fought back against the construction of a factory in Germany for Tesla, the electric car company also run by Mr. Musk. In an interview with The American Conservative this week ...
AfD becomes first far-right party to win German state election …
Sep 2, 2024 · The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has become the first far-right party to win a state election in Germany since the Nazi era, dealing a crushing blow to Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government...
Alternative for Germany (AfD) - Britannica
4 days ago · Alternative for Germany (AfD), far right-wing German political party founded in 2013. Established during the rise of Euroskepticism in the wake of the euro-zone debt crisis, the party has since adopted a platform based on German nationalism and Islamophobia.
Will Germany's far-right AfD party be banned? - DW
Oct 18, 2024 · More and more young Germans support the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. It capitalizes on their pessimistic outlook and disappointment with other parties, experts say.
The dangerous resurgence of Germany’s far right, explained - Vox
Mar 12, 2024 · As Germany’s only political party that’s embraced climate change denial, AfD has capitalized on the discontent a fraction of voters feel toward existing environmental policies.
Going to the extreme: Inside Germany’s far right - BBC
May 8, 2024 · AfD support continues to rise in Germany, driven by anger over immigration and weapons for Ukraine.
AfD: Germans float ban on elected far-right party after scandal - BBC
Jan 20, 2024 · German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck accused the AfD this week of wanting to turn Germany into a Russian-style autocratic state, in comments seen by some as tacit …