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The German economy minister issued a warning that the rise of AfD could deter investors. Separately, Katherina Reiche noted that Berlin seeks to attract €3.75tn in private capital by 2040.

Die Sonderfolge 'Inside AfD' untersucht den mysteriösen Politikberater Tom Rohrböck, der angeblich seit der AfD-Gründung im Hintergrund wirkt und finanzielle Quellen sowie Einfluss auf Parteimitglieder betreibt. Gemeinsam mit Journalisten wird beleuchtet, wie Rohrböck Personalentscheidungen durch Desinformation beeinflusst haben soll und warum er ein Kontaktverbot erhielt. Ebenfalls thematisiert werden seine Finanzquellen, Immobilien in Liechtenstein und mögliche Verbindungen zum verstorbenen Milliardär August von Finck.

Matthew Zwolinski, a fire specialist with AFD, participated in flood response efforts in central Texas this and last year as part of Texas A&M Task Force 1.

Ex-AfD-Chef Jörg Meuthen admits past mistakes in handling the party's radical wing, acknowledging he underestimated Björn Höcke's influence and regrets tactical alliances with radicals. He criticizes the current AfD for its nationalist direction and lack of governance expertise.

German authorities faced criticism for failing to prevent a deadly vehicle and machete attack near Berlin's Pride parade, which killed Abdul Ballout, 21, a presumed attacker with prior convictions and an attempt to join the Islamic State group. The far-right AfD and others demanded tougher measures against Islamists, questioning why Ballout was not under surveillance.

Ghanaian nationals request the ICC to investigate xenophobic violence against migrants in South Africa. An AFD attack in Eastern DRC kills around 20 people as the Islamic State affiliated group escalates attacks. Coconut trees in Ivory Coast are disappearing due to deforestation and urbanisation, threatening a local sector and ecosystem.

Kanzler Friedrich Merz announced new cabinet appointments, including Nina Warken as the first Kanzleramtsministerin and Carsten Linnemann as Health Minister. Discussions also covered potential changes, the next CDU-Generalsekretär, and Kristin Brinker (AfD) discussing her party's Berlin plans and political exclusion challenges.

The AfD's largest state chapter in Northrhine-Westphalia faces an open power struggle as the Helferich faction attempts to sabotage list elections. Landeschef Martin Vincentz legally challenges Alice Weidel, while the party's ties to far-right figures and ignored internal conflict rules are scrutinized.

Jens Spahn's resignation as Fraktionschef prompts Friedrich Merz to seek a new parliamentary group leader, potentially reshaping the Union cabinet. Candidates like Thorsten Frei, Alexander Dobrindt, and Carsten Linnemann are under discussion. Meanwhile, CDU's Daniel Peters warns against prolonged personnel debates amid the election campaign.

AFD uses open floodgates at Tom Miller Dam to train for swift water rescues. The training is conducted to improve emergency response skills in flood-related scenarios.

Germany’s conservatives (CDU) face a credibility crisis due to Jens Spahn’s surrogacy controversy, weakening the party ahead of critical state elections. The issue highlights internal divisions and risks undermining the CDU’s position before potential challenges from the AfD.

The German-French ministerial council focuses on European defense, particularly missile defense and nuclear deterrence cooperation between Germany and France. A POLITICO investigation reveals confidential exchanges between the US State Department and Germany's AfD party.

France’s National Rally party downplays Elon Musk’s endorsement of Marine Le Pen, emphasizing that foreign opinions do not influence their campaign. The party has similarly distanced itself from U.S. political figures like Donald Trump. Concerns were raised about Musk’s potential to sway the election via his social media platform.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz claims his coalition has 'regained its footing' despite poor poll numbers and warns against supporting a party that is partially right-wing extremist.

The AfD state party congress in North Rhine-Westphalia escalated into open conflict between factions led by Martin Vincentz and Matthias Helferich, involving disputes over voting machines, raised middle fingers, and mutual criminal complaints. The Helferich group blocked list elections, prompting federal mediators to intervene. Ulrich Siegmund announced a 100-day plan for Saxony-Anhalt's AfD election campaign, while the slogan 'Deutsch denken' faced criticism.

Patrick Schnieder, seit einem Jahr Verkehrsminister, rechtfertigt Vollsperrungen bei Bahn-Korridorsanierungen und erwähnt Fortschritte beim autonomen Fahren. Er kündigt erste hochautomatisierte Fahrzeuge in Deutschland an und betont die Priorität, eine AfD-Regierung im Osten zu verhindern.

Marine Le Pen faces a court decision on embezzlement charges, which could bar her from public office and potentially make Jordan Bardella the presidential candidate for Rassemblement National. The NATO summit in Ankara will focus on European defense spending, including a $120 billion plan with significant US industry involvement.

The German cabinet approves the 2027 federal budget, with SPD leader Lars Klingbeil defending significant debts as a success. Critics like Union's Fritz Güntzler condemn the budget's reliance on financial tricks, including CO2 reserve adjustments, while Alice Weidel emerges as a key figure in the AfD's leadership shift.

The AfD has reaffirmed its ambition to govern Germany, stating it is ready to govern after strong polling gains. The party has strengthened its hardline leadership despite scrutiny from domestic intelligence agencies.

The AfD has strengthened its hardline leadership despite scrutiny from Germany's domestic intelligence agencies. Co-leader Alice Weidel states the party is ready to govern following strong polling gains.

AfD leaders emphasized their goal of entering government at state and federal levels during their party conference in Erfurt. Germany reported a record number of travel complaints in the first half of 2026.

Tens of thousands of far-left protesters clashed with police in Erfurt, Germany, during demonstrations against the conservative Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Police reported over 30,000 attendees and approximately 100 law violations, primarily graffiti, while AfD re-elected its co-leaders during a delayed party conference. Antifascist groups criticized AfD's policies and claimed the protests aimed to block the party's convention.

AfD party delegates are meeting in Erfurt as tens of thousands protest the event. Jürgen Klopp stated he is ready to become Germany's head coach.

Thousands of protesters from unions, civil society, and left-wing parties gathered in Erfurt to disrupt the annual conference of Germany's far-right AfD party.

Ulf Poschardt kritisiert die deutsche politische Kultur und fordert revolutionäre Reformen statt Status quo. Er betont die Notwendigkeit wirtschaftlicher Erneuerung, um politische Radikalisierung zu verhindern, und verurteilt Blockadeversuche bei AfD-Protesten. Zusammen mit Gordon Repinski analysiert er die Handlungsfähigkeit der Regierung Merz.

AfD party members met in Erfurt as thousands of protesters blocked roads, while firefighters in Stuttgart struggled with a major blaze.

Thousands in Germany protested against the far-right AfD party in Erfurt, blocking roads to its annual conference. The protest involved unions, civil society groups, and left-wing parties as police were deployed ahead of the event.

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is gaining momentum ahead of regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where it aims to secure a significant vote share. The party, which achieved its best national result in 2023, is holding a convention to extend the leadership of Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla while facing protests and concerns over its governance capabilities.

Germany's right-wing AfD seeks to revive coal and nuclear power while restricting non-EU immigration. Businesses in eastern Germany caution that these policies may negatively impact the economy.

The AfD's federal party convention in Erfurt faces major external protests, while Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla are re-elected as co-chairs without opposition. Although Björn Höcke does not run for office, his close associate is expected to join the executive board, and his agenda item on the Unvereinbarkeitsliste (incompatibility list) raises concerns. Bodo Ramelow of the Left Party condemns violent protests against the event.

Germany’s populist-left party BSW, founded by Sahra Wagenknecht, proposes cooperation with the far-right AfD to challenge mainstream parties, aiming to break the 'firewall' against AfD and prevent its political dominance in eastern Germany.

Die AfD bereitet sich auf einen Bundesparteitag mit erwarteten Massenprotesten vor. Die Parteispitze aus Alice Weidel und Tino Chrupalla könnte aufgrund interner Machtkämpfe in mehreren Bundesländern bei der Wiederwahl auf Widerstand stoßen. Ein Antrag zur Abschaffung der Unvereinbarkeitsliste für Ex-Rechtsextreme und Verjährungsfristen wird diskutiert, den die Parteispitze verhindern will. Zudem wird die neue 'Akademie Schwarz-Rot-Gold' vorgestellt, die Parteimitglieder auf Regierungsämter vorbereitet.

Ein exklusiv von POLITICO enthülltes Foto zeigt den AfD-Chef Martin Reichardt beim Hitlergruß. Die 'Inside AfD'-Redakteure Pauline von Pezold und Frederik Schindler deckten den Skandal auf, der die Parteispitze und Wahlkampfstrategien in Sachsen-Anhalt beeinflussen könnte. Stephan Brandner verteidigte Reichardt mit der Begründung einer 'ungünstigen Foto-Situation'.

A photo from 2020 shows AfD politician Martin Reichardt giving a Hitler salute during a membership handover ceremony. The AfD dismisses the image as a 'joke' but faces contradictions in their timeline. The article also highlights internal AfD divisions over racist statements and Stasi-related connections.

The Left Party's party convention in Potsdam sparks debate, with new co-leader Luigi Pantisano accusing the CDU of 'fascist politics' and labeling Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide. Saxony-Anhalt's Left Party candidate Eva von Angern distances herself from the CDU accusation and discusses potential coalition strategies to prevent an AfD government.

The article discusses Friedrich Merz's strategic shift in German politics ahead of a critical pension debate, the failure of a provisional Iran nuclear deal, and an AfD citizen dialogue in Mücheln addressing economic and labor issues. Mariam Lau analyzes these topics with Gordon Repinski in a POLITICO podcast.

Alternative for Germany revives Nazi-era attacks on Bauhaus, a modernist art institution. The institution fears the AfD's 'patriotic culture' push nearly 100 years after its closure under Hitler.

Donald Trump and Iranian President Massud Peseschkian signed a preliminary 14-point agreement, raising questions about its implications for U.S. economic stability and global conflict costs. SPD politician Siemtje Möller discusses Europe's military role in securing Iran's coastline and regional peace, while the Hamburg Innenministerkonferenz addresses topics like AfD's interior minister and cannabis policy.

The EU leaders meet after the G7 summit to address a strategic shift against China, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz adopting a critical stance due to Beijing's unfair subsidies and overcapacity. The article also discusses risks of a trade war, Ukraine's EU accession bid, and internal political strategies within the AfD.

The article discusses the CDU's potential split due to a photo and video of Guido Heuer and Ulrich Siegmund, sparking debates about political alliances. The AfD's new program, focusing on Russia alignment and Euro policy, is highlighted, alongside internal conflicts in Bayern between AfD leadership candidates. Podcasts analyze AfD's growth despite challenges.