AfD

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.

Bavaria's regional domestic intelligence agency can monitor the right-wing populist AfD, as ruled by the state's top court. Several states are implementing similar measures, with the opposition party challenging these actions.

A photograph from Saxony-Anhalt shows CDU parliamentary group leader Guido Heuer and AfD top candidate Ulrich Siegmund sharing a microphone during a podium discussion, sparking political debate. Gordon Repinski advocates for substantive discourse over symbolic confrontations, while AfD's Hans-Thomas Tillschneider rejects CDU cooperation and frames Heuer's approach as 'voter fraud.'

The article discusses the potential threat to the Interior Ministers' Conference if the AfD wins an interior ministry in the East this autumn, risking paralysis due to the need for unanimous decisions. It also mentions an AfD participant being expelled from a youth parliament simulation for a 'White Power' gesture and political figures like Herbert Reul criticizing a chancellor debate as 'nonsense'.

The AfD's international alliance faces potential prohibition as its European faction 'Europa der souveränen Nationen' risks losing its party status. The article discusses leadership changes within the AfD, including Stephan Möller's candidacy, and highlights the party's recent Russia trip and Vladimir Putin's public praise.

The CDU is facing pressure in upcoming state elections in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, where the AfD leads with 40% in polls. Friedrich Merz's 'Wir schaffen das' slogan, reminiscent of Angela Merkel, signals campaign strategy. CDU's Sven Schulze discusses his poll numbers and governance, while Rasmus Buchsteiner analyzes coalition challenges and labor negotiations.

The far-right AfD is making a push in district elections, with the polls serving as a barometer for September elections in eastern states. Chancellor Merz is set to meet in London to discuss the Ukraine war, while Putin rejects face-to-face talks.

Most people in Germany expect a premier from the far-right AfD to lead at least one state after elections in the autumn, according to a survey. The Brenner Pass linking Austria and Italy has reopened.

Germany's far-right AfD party is positioned to take power in a German state for the first time, with the front-runner in Saxony-Anhalt outlining plans to detain immigrants and reform education. The party's leadership discusses their agenda and approach to Russia in an exclusive DW interview.

German schlager singer Heino took legal action against a far-right politician who used his image in election advertising without permission. Heino is demanding compensation for pain and suffering resulting from the unauthorized use of his likeness.

Germany's far-right AfD party has adopted a 'radical' manifesto, positioning itself strongly in opinion polls for the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt ahead of key elections.

Germany's far-right AfD party has adopted a 'radical' manifesto ahead of key elections. The party is currently leading in opinion polls in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt.