Germany's AfD in the Bundestag: 'We have a reason to worry'

FO° Exclusive: Old Ghosts Come Roaring Back in New Germany

Germany’s recent election results have brought to the forefront the deepening fractures within the nation’s politics and society. The election showcased a significant shift in the political landscape, with the rise of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), a far-right party that has gained considerable support, particularly in the former East German territories. This, in conjunction with a weakening of the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) a…

At present there is still a reflection of great political naivety: when elections are held, all democratic-minded people see the results obtained by the extreme right. As if the popularity of pseudo-libertarian and neo-fascist parties were the seismograph of the stability of the democratic constitution of our societies. And this is how national and foreign observers also screen Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Germany and its 20.8 % in the elect…

"I feel threatened," he said, questioning the success of the AfD, which became the second political force in the Chamber of Deputies in Germany, after doubling his score to the legislative elections of 23 February.

German artist Kiefer feels 'threatened' by far-right AfD

German artist Anselm Kiefer, known for work confronting his country's Nazi past, said Wednesday he felt "threatened" by the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), which scored its best election result last month.

Israel open to talking to far-right parties, but won’t speak with Germany’s AfD

As the Alternative for Germany (AfD) Party reached second place with over 20% of the vote in last week’s German election, Israel reversed its policy of nonengagement and began reviewing potential relations with three other European right-wing nationalist parties — but not AfD. Israel is taking a case-by-case approach to the parties, in light of some of those on the nationalist right taking steps to counter antisemitism, along with embracing pro-…

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Free Expression: Alternative for Germany more than doubled its 2021 vote share to 20% in the 2025 election, but the winning Christian Democratic Union, which sees the AfD as a pariah, has said it won’t work with them—despite a U.S. intervention. Photo: Julian Stratenschulte/Sven Hoppe/Zuma Press/Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg News