Topic coverage
Latest Afd news, reporting and context from the WORLD PULSE newsroom, including recent coverage and related stories.
11 published stories currently connected to this topic
The Alternative for Germany party secured first place in state elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, dealing a severe blow to Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservatives.
Voters in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania prepare to vote in a tight election race between the Social Democrats and the far-right AfD, as the region balances unique economic strengths including agriculture, shipbuilding, and tourism.
Recent state elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have resulted in major defeats for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union, amplifying political pressure on the federal government amid contentious national reforms.
Years of economic partnership between Germany and Russia have been completely shattered by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, leaving bilateral relations at a historic low point.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated he intends to remain in office after his Christian Democratic Union suffered a historic defeat in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to press ahead with economic reforms despite heavy losses for his CDU party in two regional elections, where the far-right Alternative for Germany secured a leading position in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to continue his reform agenda following a bruising electoral setback and historic lows for his center-right party in two state votes.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to remain in office following damaging state election defeats for his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Germany's right-wing Alternative for Deutschland party has secured strong results in regional elections, projecting a major challenge to Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government after 16 months in office.
German judicial associations are calling for stricter federal laws to prevent potential political interference in criminal investigations, following electoral gains by the far-right Alternative for Germany party.
Germany's far-left party Die Linke won the Berlin state election, while the far-right Alternative for Germany secured a victory in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, delivering a historic blow to Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservative party.
Explore WORLD PULSE
Latest headlines