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.
A far-right party is heading for its strongest result yet in Germany’s election
Alternative for Germany appears to be heading for its strongest national election result yet this month and is fielding its first candidate to lead the country.
Germany’s far-right seeks to convert the power of Trump into election gains
Sunday's vote is a pivotal moment for the Alternative for Germany party. It's polling high enough for second place as part of a far-right surge sweeping Europe.
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.
Factbox-What kind of coalition government could Germany have after the election?
Germany could face months of political uncertainty after the federal election on Sunday as the winning party will almost certainly have to form a coalition to secure a majority. Here is a summary of t
Immigration and an ailing economy dominate Germany’s election as far-right eye gains
The world’s third largest economy goes to the polls Sunday under the shadow of unusually brusque interventions from the Trump administration in support of the anti-immigration far-right.
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 ...
Germany is holding a national election. Here’s what’s at stake
Germans are going to the polls on Sunday for national elections. Opinion polls suggest the outcome will be a new chancellor ...
Katya Adler: Far right looks for breakthrough in Germany's election
France's influential opposition leader, Marine Le Pen, whose party is also considered far-right, has distanced herself from ...
Syrian refugee arrested after Berlin stabbing as Germany prepares to vote
The man arrested after a Spanish tourist was stabbed at Berlin's Holocaust memorial on Friday was a 19-year-old Syrian ...
It’s a make-or-break moment for Germany’s economy. Trump’s tariffs won’t help
When German voters go to the polls Sunday, the country’s moribund economy — and promises to fix it — will be front of mind.
Why Germany’s Elections Have Huge Stakes for Climate Action Around the World
For Germans heading to the polls for a snap election, climate is not quite as important a factor as it used to be.
What is the 'firewall' against the far-right Alternative for Germany party?
The anti-immigrant and far-right Alternative for Germany party has established itself as a significant political force in the ...
Polling shows Germany's 2025 election will bring a shift, but not a far-right leader
While polling suggests Germany's far-right AfD party will fare well, it's very unlikely to be part of the next government of ...