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AfD, Germany

What's at stake if Germany's AfD party gains seats in upcoming election?

Germany's mainstream parties lost support while the far-right AfD (Alternative for Germany) gained ground in a poll published ahead of Sunday's election, underscoring concerns about the AfD's potential influence in the next parliament.

CNN on MSN · 5h

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.

The Washington Post on MSN · 4h

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.

Germany, Unabashedly Provocative Youth

The New York Times · 6h

The Unabashedly Provocative Youth Driving Germany’s Far Right

A new band of influencers unafraid of confrontation has helped elevate the Alternative for Germany party to second in pre-election polls.

Bloomberg on MSN · 12h

Germany’s Youth Is Even More Polarized Than the Rest of Voters

Emily Wünsch voices the frustration of other young people in Germany, when the 21-year-old dismisses the political mainstream as aloof and out of touch.

Statista on MSN · 1d

Germany: Ageing Voters Decide on the Future of the Youth

Young people in particular are concerned about the future of their country and the Europe they grew up in, as the AfD stands against the core values of the European Union, which it would like to leave or abolish altogether.

Germany, Trump and election

The New York Times · 4h

Shocked by Trump, Europe Turns Its Hopes to Germany’s Election

Germany’s economy is stalled and its politics fractured. But it sees an opening for a new chancellor to lead Europe’s response to a changing America.

NBC News on MSN · 1d

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 enough for second place.

BBC on MSN · 1d

Katya Adler: Far right looks for election breakthrough as Germany falters

The AfD party could become the second biggest in the German parliament after elections on Sunday.

6hon MSN

Why Germany Is at a Crossroads

The Sunday vote comes amid an economy in the doldrums, big questions over Europe's security posture, and a surging far-right.

Day before crucial Germany election, Elon Musk iterates support for far-right AFD’s Alice Weidel

The Tesla and SpaceX owner backs leader of the most extreme party in the fray for election crucial for the future of Europe; ...

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Here's what to know about Germany's election this Sunday

An economic slump, an immigration crisis and the lifting of a security blanket provided for decades by the U.S. are issues on the minds of German voters. The far-right AfD is polling in second place.

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What to Know About German Far-Right Party AfD

Alternative for Germany, or AfD, was founded in 2013 and initially focused on opposition to bailouts for struggling countries in the eurozone debt crisis—measures that then Chancellor Angela ...