5 takeaways from Germany's regional elections after far right makes historic gains
The Alternative for Germany party made huge gains in two eastern states, handing the German far right its best results since World War II.
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Germany's grandmothers take on the far-right ahead of key state elections
Ahead of Sunday's vote, senior women in Germany's east are reaching out to supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany to try to change minds. They say they receive some support — and abuse.
Soccer's diversity unites a divided Europe, sort of
Four weeks of chanting and shouting on the streets were not expressions of anger about politics — but the sound of joy and excitement about the European Championship soccer tournament.
Germany Expected To Put Right-Wing AfD Under Surveillance For Violating Constitution
Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has wrapped up a two-year investigation into the Alternative for Germany. The party's far-right branch is already under surveillance.
How The Pandemic Dented The Popularity Of Germany's Far-Right AfD Party
Many expected the Alternative for Germany, or AfD, to continue growing stronger, but the coronavirus pandemic has exposed the far-right party's deep internal divisions.
Merkel's Succession Plan Falls Apart As Her Protégée Bows Out
"I regard this decision with great respect, though I greatly regret it," German Chancellor Angela Merkel said after Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer announced that she won't run for chancellor.
Far Right Makes Gains In 2 German State Elections As Centrists Hang Onto Power
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won big in this month's Brandenburg and Saxony state elections. A recent poll shows the AfD more popular than ever throughout Germany.
Meet The Jews Of The German Far Right
Fellow Jews in the country are baffled by a small Jewish faction within the Alternative for Germany, a party accused of racism and of downplaying the Nazis.
Germany's Far Right Finds A New Stronghold In Bavaria, And It's Costing Merkel
A booming economy and ever fewer migrants crossing the border haven't eased a populist backlash against the German chancellor's political allies in the wealthy alpine state of Bavaria.
Germany's Far-Right AfD Party Now Polls Second
It is the latest sign that many citizens are drawn to a populist movement that is reshaping politics in Germany by focusing debate squarely on immigration.