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Alternative for Germany

The latest news and top stories on Alternative for Germany. A prominent Germany-based far-right political party, Alternative for Germany (AfD) is dedicated to a platform of Euroscepticism, German nationalism and anti-immigration policies. Headquartered in Berlin, its main areas of activity include advocating for direct democracy and opposing the influence of Islam. The AfD has significantly disrupted German politics, becoming the largest opposition party in the Bundestag following the 2025 federal election. It is notable for being under surveillance by Germany’s domestic intelligence agency as a suspected extremist party, and other parties maintain a "firewall" refusing to form coalitions with it.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz at a meeting of the German government’s cabinet in Berlin. Photo: EPA

Germany

After far-right win, Germany’s embattled leader faces more election tests

Chancellor Friedrich Merz braces for a potential double election blow this weekend as pressure mounts on his leadership.

5 hours ago

Germany

Germany’s chancellor cancels UN trip amid mounting pressure at home

16 Sep 2026 - 4:23PM

China-Germany relations

AfD party won big in Saxony-Anhalt. Will it affect Germany’s approach to China?

10 Sep 2026 - 5:59PMvideocam

Germany

Germany’s Merz shaken as far-right AfD plots path to power

The German chancellor rules out working with the AfD even though he concedes its win in Saxony-Anhalt has upset his party’s foundations.

7 Sep 2026 - 11:52PM

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (left) and Sven Schulze (R), Saxony-Anhalt’s state premier, at their party’s leadership meeting in Berlin on Monday. Photo: AFP

Germany

Germany jails man for life over deadly Munich car-ramming

Prosecutors said during the trial that Farhad N., an asylum seeker from Afghanistan, acted out of ‘religious motivation’.

6 Aug 2026 - 6:32PM

Germany

Germany govt may withhold info from states if far-right win, for security

State govt powers include intelligence services activities. The far-right – with ties to Moscow – in Saxony-Anhalt could soon win a majority.

5 Jul 2026 - 10:04PMvideocam

Germany

‘We won’t tolerate this’: thousands in Germany protest against far-right AfD

The party’s annual conference comes ahead of state elections the AfD hopes will help pave the ⁠way for success at national ⁠level.

4 Jul 2026 - 8:21PM

Demonstrators hold a banner reading “Solidarity is always important” as they gather in front of the main station ahead of the AfD federal party congress in Erfurt, Germany, on Saturday. Photo: EPA

US, Israel war on Iran

Europe says no to Trump’s Iran demands: ‘not our war’

Some of the closest US allies say they don’t want to enter a conflict on which they were given no say ⁠and where they cannot see the endgame.

19 Mar 2026 - 4:12AMvideocam

Obituaries

Habermas, the philosopher who shaped Germany’s post-war conscience, dies at 96

A critic of fascism and nationalism, his ideas remain relevant as post-war pacifism wanes and the far-right gains influence in Germany.

15 Mar 2026 - 2:30AM

Japan

Opinion | Takaichi’s anti-China stance won’t bolster Japan’s security

As the US-led order unravels, the Japanese prime minister’s militaristic approach goes against the global shift towards cooperation with China.

14 Feb 2026 - 5:30AMvideocam

Germany

Thousands protest in Germany as far-right AfD party starts youth convention

The new youth organisation of the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany is due to be set up in a meeting in the town of Giessen.

29 Nov 2025 - 7:22PM

Police and demonstrators clash on Saturday during a protest in Germany against the founding of a new far-right youth organisation. Photo: via AP

China-EU relations

Far-right German politician’s former aide jailed for spying for China

Jian Guo, who used to work for the controversial lawmaker Maximilian Krah, was jailed for more than four years by a court in Dresden.

30 Sep 2025 - 9:52PM

Ukraine war

Idea of sending German troops to post-war Ukraine slammed as ‘dangerous’

Berlin’s peacekeeping plans face backlash over Nazi past, with Chancellor Merz’s coalition accused of warmongering.

21 Aug 2025 - 3:37PMvideocam

Germany

Is being a Nazi ‘hip’? German youth increasingly embrace far-right

The German far-right recruits youth through music, rap, and martial arts, rapidly expanding on social media while using codes to evade prosecution.

28 Jul 2025 - 3:52PMvideocam

Germany

German leaders mark failed Hitler assassination plot

Leaders warn against far-right resurgence more than eight decades after failed attempt to kill Nazi dictator.

21 Jul 2025 - 3:22PM

Dignitaries included German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and Berlin’s Mayor Kai Wegner. Photo: AFP

Alternative for Germany

After far-right win, Germany’s embattled leader faces more election tests

Chancellor Friedrich Merz braces for a potential double election blow this weekend as pressure mounts on his leadership.

Germany’s chancellor cancels UN trip amid mounting pressure at home

AfD party won big in Saxony-Anhalt. Will it affect Germany’s approach to China?

Germany’s Merz shaken as far-right AfD plots path to power

The German chancellor rules out working with the AfD even though he concedes its win in Saxony-Anhalt has upset his party’s foundations.

Germany jails man for life over deadly Munich car-ramming

Prosecutors said during the trial that Farhad N., an asylum seeker from Afghanistan, acted out of ‘religious motivation’.

Germany govt may withhold info from states if far-right win, for security

State govt powers include intelligence services activities. The far-right – with ties to Moscow – in Saxony-Anhalt could soon win a majority.

‘We won’t tolerate this’: thousands in Germany protest against far-right AfD

The party’s annual conference comes ahead of state elections the AfD hopes will help pave the ⁠way for success at national ⁠level.

Europe says no to Trump’s Iran demands: ‘not our war’

Some of the closest US allies say they don’t want to enter a conflict on which they were given no say ⁠and where they cannot see the endgame.

Habermas, the philosopher who shaped Germany’s post-war conscience, dies at 96

A critic of fascism and nationalism, his ideas remain relevant as post-war pacifism wanes and the far-right gains influence in Germany.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | Takaichi’s anti-China stance won’t bolster Japan’s security

As the US-led order unravels, the Japanese prime minister’s militaristic approach goes against the global shift towards cooperation with China.

Thousands protest in Germany as far-right AfD party starts youth convention

The new youth organisation of the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany is due to be set up in a meeting in the town of Giessen.

Far-right German politician’s former aide jailed for spying for China

Jian Guo, who used to work for the controversial lawmaker Maximilian Krah, was jailed for more than four years by a court in Dresden.

Idea of sending German troops to post-war Ukraine slammed as ‘dangerous’

Berlin’s peacekeeping plans face backlash over Nazi past, with Chancellor Merz’s coalition accused of warmongering.

Is being a Nazi ‘hip’? German youth increasingly embrace far-right

The German far-right recruits youth through music, rap, and martial arts, rapidly expanding on social media while using codes to evade prosecution.

German leaders mark failed Hitler assassination plot

Leaders warn against far-right resurgence more than eight decades after failed attempt to kill Nazi dictator.

Opinion | Takaichi’s anti-China stance won’t bolster Japan’s security