AfD

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is a far-right political party in Germany known for its anti-immigration and nationalist platform.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news following its electoral gains and the historic election of one of its candidates as speaker of a regional parliament.

Latest on AfD

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• The anti-immigration, Islamophobic and Russia-friendly AfD party is poised to win in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, with hopes of taking its first-ever governing majority.

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