Alternative for Germany

AfD and allies form new far-right group in Brussels called Europe of Sovereign Nations

The new group, called Europe of Sovereign Nations, immediately becomes the most radical force of the right in the European Parliament.

Thousands protest against far-right AfD party convention

Thousands protest against far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party convention in Essen, following the parties successful European election performance.

Opponents gather to protest after German far-right party opens convention

The far-right Alternative for Germany opened a convention on Saturday after a strong performance in the recent European election, as protesters gathered outside.

Concentration camp museum director joins campaign to ban Germany's AfD

The German far-right party AfD finished well in the European elections, but has also suffered serious legal setbacks.

Reintegrating AfD into ID is not on the agenda, says French MEP Garraud

Members of Identity and Democracy group are considering forming a "supergroup" with the European Conservatives and Reformists, aiming to elevate the far-right to the second-largest force in the EU..

Germany's far-right AfD appoints new European Parliament delegation leader

Political scientist Dr Antonios Souris says part of the AfD's success can be attributed to their successful social media campaign.

Super Poll: Could German AfD create a new alt-right group in the European Parliament?

Ultra-nationalism, Euroscepticism and pro-Russian sympathies could be the common ground, and MEPs from some Central European countries could be tempted by the experience, Euronews Super Poll suggests.

Far-right AfD local candidate stabbed in another Mannheim attack

A police officer was killed in another stabbing in the city in Germany's southwest.

Tensions rise between activists in Mannheim after deadly stabbing of policeman

Left-wing supporters accused AfD youth protesters of exploiting the policeman's death at the hands of a migrant for political gain.

Will the far-right win big in the EU elections? A focus on Germany and Portugal

The far right is growing throughout Europe and appears poised to upset the political balance in the upcoming European elections. Who votes for it and why? Witness Reporter Monica Pinna went to Germany..

AfD fears voters losing patience over latest Russia and China spy scandals

Recent investigations linking top AfD members to Beijing and Moscow have rattled the far-right party voting base in the run-up to the European elections in June, causing doubts about their dedication..

Why are German young people so easily seduced by AfD's ideas?

Recent voter surveys say between 14% and 22% of under-30s would vote for the far-right Alternative for Germany party in the upcoming European elections. But who are these potential voters?

Far-right AfD makes gains but fails to win outright in local elections

The far-right German party has fallen short in its longtime stronghold, auguring ill for its performance in the European Parliament elections.

Could Germany's new left-wing conservative party seduce AfD's voters in European elections?

A newcomer to German politics, BSW was formed in January of this year but has already won its first victory in the right-wing hotspot, Thuringia. Experts predict that the party could seduce far-right..

Germany's far-right AfD party expelled from European Parliament group

The move comes as a Greens politician told reporters in Brussels that the EU's far-right parties are a "major risk" to the continent.

A step too far right? France's RN splits with AfD over SS comments