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AfD electoral gains spark protests and shifting polls

Overview

The AfD continues to experience significant political shifts and internal friction. Following its victory in Saxony-Anhalt, where it secured 43.8 percent of the vote, government formation remains deadlocked. The CDU has rejected invitations from the SPD to discuss formation, while the SPD, Greens, and Linke explore the possibility of an extra-party Minister President to maintain stability. Legal scrutiny is intensifying. The Thuringian Parliament held a hearing in Erfurt to discuss a potential federal ban on the AfD, a request made by the Die Linke parliamentary group. Comedian Hape Kerkeling, who argued that the party’s attitude toward Germany’s Nazi past makes it unconstitutional, has since sparked intense debate. While some view his engagement as a necessary stand for democracy, critics have accused him of defamation and incitement of hatred. Kerkeling reported receiving a wave of hate messages and threats on social media following his appearance. Public demonstrations regarding the party's status are also emerging. In Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, approximately 300 people organized by the initiative ‘AfD-Verbot jetzt’ demonstrated to demand an immediate ban, citing an existential threat to the democratic order. Organizers noted that this protest stood in contrast to the ‘Long Night of Democracy’ celebrations held in states like Bavaria and Lower Saxony, describing the local political climate in Saxony-Anhalt as a crisis rather than a time for civic dialogue. Actor Sky du Mont has joined the debate, supporting Kerkeling and calling for a legal review of a potential ban. Du Mont described the AfD as ‘not a normal party’ that mobilizes against the rule of law, expressing alarm that the aggressive reactions toward Kerkeling appear to stem from the middle of society. National polling shows the AfD at 29.5 percent, leading the CDU/CSU, which hit a historical low of 19 percent.

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AfD · CDU · SPD · Alternative for Germany (AfD) · Sachsen-Anhalt

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  • "The AfD reached 29% in a new national Insa poll."

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    "Insa poll shows the AfD at 19 % support."

    The two claims provide different AfD support percentages (29% vs 19%) for the same Insa poll.

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Sky du Mont calls for legal review of AfD ban

    Actor Sky du Mont has joined Hape Kerkeling in calling for a legal review of a potential ban on the AfD, warning that the party threatens the foundations of German democracy.

  2. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Halle protesters demand ban on AfD party

    Around 300 protesters in Halle, Germany, demonstrated for a ban on the AfD party, citing threats to democracy amidst a lack of regional civic dialogue events.

  3. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Hape Kerkeling sparks controversy over AfD ban remarks

    Comedian Hape Kerkeling faces criticism and threats after calling for a ban on the AfD during a Thuringian parliamentary hearing, drawing both condemnation and celebrity support.

  4. [POLITICS] 51 sources
    Thuringian Parliament holds hearing on potential AfD ban

    The Thuringian Parliament held a hearing on a potential AfD ban, featuring Hape Kerkeling and Hans-Georg Maaßen. Experts and officials discussed the party's constitutional status and extremist classification.

  5. [POLITICS] 23 sources
    AfD leads German polls as Union falls to 19%

    German polls show the AfD leading with 29.5% in INSA surveys, while the CDU/CSU Union has dropped to 19%, marking a record gap between the two parties and a highly fragmented political landscape.

  6. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    AfD election victory in Saxony-Anhalt triggers teacher recruitment concerns

    The AfD's electoral victory in Saxony-Anhalt has led to prospective teachers withdrawing job applications over concerns regarding the party's proposed educational and inclusivity reforms.

  7. [POLITICS] 29 sources
    Thuringian Landtag holds hearing on potential AfD ban

    The Thuringian Landtag is holding a hearing on a potential ban of the AfD party, featuring experts and prominent figures like Hape Kerkeling and Hans-Georg Maaßen to debate legal requirements and democratic's.

  8. [POLITICS] 71 sources
    Sachsen-Anhalt political deadlock follows AfD election victory

    Following the AfD's victory in Sachsen-Anhalt, political tensions rise over committee sizes and government formation as the CDU moves to opposition and other parties seek alternatives to an AfD-led government.

  9. [POLITICS] 25 sources
    AfD outlines conditions for potential CDU/CSU minority government cooperation

    An internal AfD paper outlines conditions for supporting a CDU/CSU minority government, demanding parliamentary power and policy shifts including stricter citizenship laws and a return to nuclear energy.

  10. [POLITICS] 44 sources
    AfD remains strongest German party as CDU/CSU hits historical low

    The AfD remains Germany's strongest party at 29 percent, while the CDU/CSU hits a historical low of 18 percent. Public support for excluding the AfD from cooperation is also declining.

  11. [POLITICS] 204 sources
    CDU wins municipal elections in Lower Saxony

    The CDU remains the strongest party in Lower Saxony's municipal elections, while the AfD saw a significant rise to 15.9 percent. The SPD placed second with 24.6 percent.

  12. [POLITICS] 192 sources
    AfD wins Saxony-Anhalt election, sparking mass protests across Germany

    The AfD secured 43.8% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, sparking massive anti-far-right protests across German cities and prompting calls for legal action to ban the party.

  13. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    AfD political rise sparks debate in Germany

    The AfD's rise in Germany, reaching nearly 30 percent in polls, sparks debate over its role as a conservative alternative versus its classification as a right-wing extremist threat by security agencies.

  14. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    AfD rises to second place in Saarbrücken regional re-election

    The AfD became the second-largest force in the Saarbrücken regional assembly re-election with 22.83 percent, while the SPD remained the largest party and the CDU saw a significant decline.

  15. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    AfD voting strength varies by religious affiliation in Germany

    An INSA poll shows the AfD would reach 30 percent in Germany without Muslim voters. The AfD leads among Christian groups, while the SPD remains the strongest party among Muslim voters.

  16. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    AfD gains significant support among German working class

    Data shows a major political shift in Germany, with the AfD becoming the strongest party among workers in the 2025 election, drawing support away from the SPD.

  17. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Saxony elections spark migrant concerns and identity debates

    Migrant groups in Saxony are planning protests and strikes ahead of regional elections as the AfD party gains momentum in polls, amid rising tensions over identity politics in eastern Germany.

  18. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    AfD challenges Campact funding for SPD and Green campaigns

    The NGO Campact is using millions in donor funds to support the SPD and Greens in German regional elections, aiming to prevent an AfD majority in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

  19. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Dieter Hallervorden criticizes AfD in political social media campaign

    Comedian Dieter Hallervorden is using TikTok to campaign against the AfD ahead of the Sachsen-Anhalt state election, while facing scrutiny for controversial political remarks and campaign appearances.

  20. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    AfD sees rising support and radicalization in East Germany

    The AfD is seeing rising support in eastern Germany, accompanied by programmatic radicalization that experts warn poses a challenge to democratic institutions and constitutional values.

  21. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Campact donates funds to SPD and Greens in Sachsen-Anhalt

    NGO Campact has donated 310,000 euros each to the SPD and Green parties in Sachsen-Anhalt to promote strategic voting and prevent the AfD from forming a sole government in the upcoming September election.

  22. [POLITICS] 34 sources
    Saxony-Anhalt election: AfD nears absolute majority as Campact launches strategic voting campaign

    Ahead of the Saxony-Anhalt election, Campact has launched a 620,000 Euro campaign to encourage strategic voting for the SPD and Greens to prevent a potential AfD absolute majority.

  23. [POLITICS] 11 sources
    AfD faces internal disputes and political maneuvering in Germany

    The AfD faces internal legal challenges to its candidate list in North Rhine-Westphalia, while Björn Höcke attempts to leverage Sahra Wagenknecht's BSW to shift power in Thuringia.

  24. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Germany energy crisis increases support for AfD

    A study shows Germany's energy crisis boosted support for the far-right AfD by 7.5 points among households facing significant electricity price increases.

  25. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    AfD hires right-wing activist in Saxony-Anhalt amid protests

    The AfD in Saxony-Anhalt hired a right-wing activist with ties to the Identitarian Movement, while anti-fascist protests targeted an AfD event in Halle-Neustadt featuring Beatrix von Storch.

  26. [POLITICS] 17 sources
    Germany political landscape shifts ahead of regional elections

    German politics face significant shifts ahead of regional elections, with debates over pension reform, housing expropriation, and the use of the Bundeswehr for domestic drone defense.

  27. [POLITICS] 12 sources
    AfD reaches 28% record in Germany as CDU/CSU support falls

    The AfD has reached a historic 28% polling high in Germany, overtaking the CDU/CSU at 21%. Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces record low approval (13%) and internal party pressure to resign.

  28. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    German poll: Majority reject blanket AfD exclusion, demand change

    A German poll finds 55% want fundamental change, 59% open to AfD cooperation, and the AfD leads with 28% support.

  29. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    AfD expands lead in German polls ahead of federal election

    AfD leads German polls with 28% nationally and up to 41% regionally, pressuring Chancellor Merz’s coalition ahead of the September 2026 election.

  30. [POLITICS] 50 sources
    Saxony‑Anhalt 2026 State Election: AfD Leads, CDU Faces Internal Strife

    Saxony‑Anhalt votes 6 Sept 2026; AfD leads with >40 % while CDU’s Schulze polls ~24 %. BSW outlines six policy areas, CDU criticises Hallervorden, and security agencies warn of disinformation and Russian medd‑

  31. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    German elections face Russian disinformation and tactical voting push

    Russian disinformation targets German elections while the “Taktisch Wählen” campaign urges Saxony‑Anhalt voters to back SPD or Greens to keep the AfD below the 5 % threshold.

  32. [POLITICS] 26 sources
    Saxony-Anhalt CDU campaign event with Hallervorden sparks controversy

    Comedian Dieter Hallervorden appeared with CDU candidate Sven Schulze in Saxony‑Anhalt, showing a Gaza protest image that led the federal CDU to distance itself, amid fears of an AfD surge.

  33. [POLITICS] 62 sources
    AfD Leads Saxony-Anhalt Election as Debate Over 5% Vote Threshold Intensifies

    AfD leads Saxony‑Anhalt poll with 41 %, CDU 24 %, SPD 7 %, Greens 5 %; AfD seeks sole government while debate over abolishing or lowering the 5 % electoral threshold intensifies.

  34. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Dieter Hallervorden campaigns against AfD ahead of Sachsen-Anhalt state election

    Actor Dieter Hallervorden warns the AfD could seize a Sachsen‑Anhalt majority, pledging to protect cultural freedom through a campaign with artists and a tour alongside Minister Sven Schulze.

  35. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    AfD Plans to Use Berlin Attack in Campaign Ahead of Saxony‑Anhalt Election

    AfD will cite the Berlin LGBT parade attack to push anti‑migration rhetoric ahead of September state elections, while Berlin debates the party's potential access to classified data.

  36. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    AfD wreath removal triggers clash at Berlin's Bendlerblock memorial

    AfD's wreath at Berlin's Bendlerblock memorial led to a clash when Dietrich Bonhoeffer's great‑nephew tried to remove it, sparking criticism from church leaders over politicising the site.

  37. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Employer leader Rainer Dulger calls AfD a danger to Germany's economic location

    BDA president Rainer Dulger and BDI chief Tanja Gönner denounced the AfD as anti‑EU, anti‑Euro and pro‑Russia, saying it endangers Germany’s business climate and should not govern.

  38. [POLITICS] 51 sources
    AfD Leads Saxony-Anhalt Election Polls as Support Tops 40%

    AfD leads Saxony‑Anhalt polls at 41 % and tops national support, while DIW warns its policies could cut disposable income 4 % nationwide and 6.2 % in the state.

  39. [POLITICS] 21 sources
    AfD leads Saxony-Anhalt poll, edging toward possible sole government

    AfD tops a Saxony-Anhalt poll at 41%, CDU 24% and SPD 5%; the far‑right seeks a sole government, challenges Bauhaus funding and public‑broadcast fees, sparking expert warnings.

  40. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    AFD wreath removed at Berlin Stauffenberg ceremony, sparking controversy

    Tobias Korenke, great‑nephew of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, ripped an AfD wreath from the Berlin Stauffenberg memorial ceremony, prompting a scuffle, a police report and praise from the Buchenwald memorial director as

  41. [POLITICS] 12 sources
    AfD power struggle in North Rhine-Westphalia over 2027 candidate list

    AfD’s federal board set up a commission to audit the NRW state branch amid a dispute over the 2027 candidate list, with party leaders urging a restart while Landeschef Vincentz resisted, later seeking de‑escal

  42. [POLITICS] 11 sources
    AfD leads German polls as public rejects coalition with party

    AfD leads German polls around 26‑29 % as 58 % of citizens reject coalition with it; support is higher in the east, while the Union drops to a historic low.

  43. [POLITICS] 21 sources
    Bonhoeffer descendant removes AfD wreath at Berlin’s 20 July commemoration

    At the 20 July 2026 Berlin ceremony marking the Stauffenberg plot, Bonhoeffer’s grand‑nephew seized an AfD wreath, prompting a scuffle with security and sparking debate over the party’s role in historic commem­

  44. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    AfD unlikely to win power in upcoming eastern German state elections

    Germany’s cultural minister says the AfD will not secure a state government in upcoming eastern elections, while SPD leader Manuela Schwesig risks losing Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern as polls show the AfD ahead.

  45. [POLITICS] 16 sources
    Martin Vincentz wins AfD NRW power struggle at Marl party conference

    AfD NRW leader Martin Vincentz won the Marl party conference, securing the top of the state list, while rival Weidel faction walked out and federal leaders challenged the process.

  46. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    AfD Report by Society for Civil Rights Sparks Ongoing Doubts

    A Society for Civil Rights report on rising AfD support, especially in eastern Germany, leaves analysts uncertain and fuels debate over democratic implications.

  47. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    AfD gains limit East German funding in German parliament

    Green MP Paula Piechotta says the decline of East German Bundestag seats—now about 9 %—has cut federal funding for eastern projects, blaming AfD’s seat gains and urging more East German representation in the政府.

  48. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    German foundation condemns AfD's misuse of Stauffenberg legacy

    The Stiftung 20 Juli 1944 denounced the AfD’s appropriation of Stauffenberg’s legacy, while a Wiesbaden exhibition highlighted the contested symbolism of the 20 July resistance.

  49. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    AfD ramps up campaign ahead of September 2026 Saxony‑Anhalt state election

    AfD leads polls at 41‑42 % for Saxony‑Anhalt’s 6 Sept 2026 election, launches campaign, faces a Russian‑linked disinformation scheme, and a new Wahl‑O‑Mat tool will help voters compare parties.

  50. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    AfD draws criticism over media neutrality and celebrity commentary in Germany

    AfD leader Ulrich Siegmund calls for neutral media coverage while German celebrities discuss the party’s voter base, sparking debate over media bias and cultural attitudes in Germany.

  51. [POLITICS] 15 sources
    AfD North Rhine‑Westphalia faces internal battle over candidate list

    AfD NRW’s state board under Martin Vincentz clashes with federal leaders Weidel and Chrupalla over a forced restart of the candidate list, citing alleged sabotage, filibuster tactics and risk of the list being

  52. [POLITICS] 23 sources
    AfD leaders Chrupalla and Siegmund face backlash after singing East German anthem at campaign event

    AfD’s Chrupalla and Siegmund sang the former East German anthem at a rally, drawing criticism from the chancellor’s office and the SED victims commissioner, sparking a legal probe of performer Uwe Steimle and a

  53. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Baden‑Württemberg automotive sector receives unified political support

    Baden‑Württemberg’s Green, CDU and SPD parties unite to demand better conditions for the struggling automotive industry, while the AfD blames them for de‑industrialisation.

  54. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Germany's AfD sparks school controversy ahead of Saxony-Anhalt vote

    German woodwork teacher Max Heckel was warned for political comments on the AfD, sparking abuse and debate as the far‑right party eyes a strong showing in the upcoming Saxony‑Anhalt election.

  55. [POLITICS] 19 sources
    AfD leads Saxony-Anhalt election, sparking disinformation worries and party counter‑measures

    AfD leads Saxony‑Anhalt polls; Russian disinfo campaigns, federal legal safeguards, and a large CDU door‑to‑door effort aim to counter a potential far‑right state government.

  56. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    German state elections 2027: parties name candidates and report membership shifts

    FDP Rhein‑Sieg names candidates for the 2027 NRW election; AfD and The Left see membership gains in Saarland ahead of its 2027 ballot, while other parties lose members.

  57. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Matthias Helferich alleges assault by AfD colleague at NRW party conference

    Matthias Helferich claims AfD colleague Knuth Meyer‑Soltau pushed him at the NRW party conference, sparking a criminal complaint and highlighting a factional fight over the 2027 state‑list, prompting federal Af

  58. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Baden‑Württemberg poll shows AfD ahead as Greens lose ground

    INSA poll (11 July 2026) puts AfD at 28 % in Baden‑Württemberg, CDU/CSU 22 %; Greens fall to 12 % while BSW rises to 4 %, with similar volatility seen in Rhineland‑Papfalz.

  59. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bündnis Widersetzen draws criticism after journalist assaults in Erfurt

    Bündnis Widersetzen, a left‑wing anti‑AfD coalition, faced backlash after protesters in Erfurt assaulted three journalists; its spokesperson justified the attacks, while SPD and GEW officials condemned the use‑

  60. [POLITICS] 11 sources
    Jens Spahn proposes stripping AfD leader Björn Höcke of passive voting rights

    CDU leader Jens Spahn suggested removing AfD chairman Björn Höcke’s passive voting rights as an alternative to a party ban; the move faces legal hurdles and opposition from CSU chief Markus Söder.

  61. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    AfD NRW names Martin Vincentz as Spitzenkandidat for 2027 state election

    AfD NRW chose Martin Vincentz as its Spitzenkandidat for the 2027 state election, marking its first Minister‑President bid; internal factional splits and voting‑procedure disputes accompany the move.

  62. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern election: AfD leads, Red‑Red‑Green coalition gains traction

    Polls show AfD leading Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern election, but a Red‑Red‑Green coalition could form if Greens clear the 5 % hurdle; BDI warns an AfD government would hurt the economy, while SPD’s Schwesig gains in

  63. [POLITICS] 17 sources
    AfD Faces Expulsion Threats and Election Fallout in Germany

    AfD faces possible expulsion from the Bundestag and industry warnings as state elections approach, while the FDP campaigns and a Left‑AfD Verfassungsschutz dispute unfolds in Germany.

  64. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    German AfD lawmaker Matthias Helferich retains party membership after tribunal overturns expulsion

    AfD lawmaker Matthias Helferich kept his party seat after a federal panel overturned his expulsion, though a six‑month suspension was imposed, reflecting rising radical influence in the German far‑right.

  65. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    AfD eyes coalition power as NATO seeks stronger European role and defence spending rises

    AfD seeks government participation while NATO pushes for deeper European ties and an 11% defence‑spending boost, despite budget strains.

  66. [POLITICS] 12 sources
    Ilse Aigner warns of democracy threats in Munich speech

    Ilse Aigner urged a strong defence of German democracy in Munich, citing fear‑driven crises, extremist threats, the AfD, and social‑media radicalisation, and called for renewed public trust and policy reform.

  67. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    German left‑wing ‘Widersetzen’ alliance threatens parties, escalates violence against journalists

    The German left‑wing ‘Widersetzen’ alliance warned it will target all parties, especially CDU and BSW, after the AfD’s Erfurt conference and defended recent attacks on journalists, planning further actions in a

  68. [POLITICS] 12 sources
    AfD Leads Union by Eight Points in New German Poll

    A new Insa poll shows the AfD at 29% ahead of the Union’s 21%, while Germans remain split on a possible party ban and the “brand wall” policy; the party’s Erfurt congress drew tens of thousands of protesters.

  69. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    AfD’s Ulrich Siegmund faces scrutiny ahead of Saxony‑Anhalt election

    AfD’s Ulrich Siegmund, leading with ~40% in Saxony‑Anhalt polls, says not all promises are immediate, while party chief Björn Höcke backs him as future Minister President.

  70. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    German far‑right AfD surges in polls amid energy‑crisis debate

    AfD polls top 27% as Alice Weidel urges a return to cheap Russian gas, prompting a constitutional probe that could ban the party.

  71. [POLITICS] 11 sources
    Ulrich Siegmund avoids naming ministerial cuts in heated ZDF interview

    AfD’s Ulrich Siegmund dodged questions on ministerial cuts, family subsidies and demographic policies in a heated ZDF interview, prompting host Markus Lanz to accuse him of lacking transparency ahead of the Sax

  72. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    AfD targets Bauhaus foundation in Dessau amid rising cultural war

    AfD is attacking the Bauhaus‑Dessau foundation, reviving Nazi‑era rhetoric ahead of Saxony‑Anhalt elections, raising fears of a broader cultural war.

  73. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    AfD targets and reactions shape German political discourse ahead of elections

    AfD’s new democracy congress, Günther’s anti‑AfD stance, and Siegmund’s ministerial reform plans highlight the party’s growing influence and controversy ahead of German state elections.

  74. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Germany reports record rise in extremist individuals, links many to AfD

    BfV says Germany faces record numbers of extremists – 58,700 right‑wing and 42,200 left‑wing – many tied to AfD, now labelled a suspected extremist group.

  75. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Germany debates reforms to limit AfD as party gains in regional polls

    Germany weighs election law reforms to curb the AfD as the party nears 30% support ahead of September regional votes, while AfD leader Alice Weidel urges a return to Russian oil and gas imports.

  76. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    AfD surge in Saxony‑Anhalt elections challenges German establishment

    AfD polls over 40 % in Saxony‑Anhalt, threatening Germany’s post‑war political consensus and the CDU/SPD dominance ahead of September state elections.

  77. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Thomas Diener Leaves CDUplus Faction Amid AfD Membership Talks

    Thomas Diener quit the CDUplus district council faction in Mecklenburgische Seenplatte after talks of joining the AfD, halting an exclusion process.

  78. [POLITICS] 59 sources
    Germany's security services warn of rising right‑wing extremism and AfD threat

    Germany's 2025 security report says right‑wing extremist numbers surged to nearly 60,000, many linked to AfD, prompting agency reforms and renewed debate over banning the party.

  79. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    AfD Gains Support in German Poll, Greens Lose Ground

    INSA poll (30 June 2026) shows AfD at 29 % (+3), Greens slipping to 13 % (‑2), CDU/CSU steady at 22 % in Germany.

  80. [POLITICS] 18 sources
    NRW poll shows CDU slump, AfD ties SPD and growing infrastructure concerns

    NRW poll shows CDU down to 32 %, SPD 17 %, AfD matching SPD at 17 %; transport now top issue, government satisfaction falls, municipal finances flagged as strained.

  81. [POLITICS] 16 sources
    AfD loses key landrat contests in Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg

    AfD lost landrat races in Saxony‑Anhalt (CDU 54 % vs AfD 46 %) and Brandenburg (SPD 61 % vs AfD 39 %). Only one AfD landrat remains nationwide. Interior minister warns of security risks if AfD joins state govt,

  82. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Former Czech President Klaus and MP Okamura back Germany's AfD at Berlin conference

    Václav Klaus and Tomio Okamura praised Germany's AfD at a Berlin conference, denounced its “demonisation,” and urged electoral success, especially in three key states.

  83. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    AfD leads German Bundestag poll with 29% support, INSA survey shows

    INSA poll (22‑26 June 2026) shows AfD at 29 % support, CDU/CSU 22 %, Greens 13 %, SPD 12 % ahead of Germany's 2029 Bundestag election.

  84. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    AfD lawmaker Martin Reichardt faces Nazi salute accusation ahead of Saxony-Anhalt elections

    A historic photo shows AfD’s Martin Reichardt making a Nazi‑like salute; he calls it a joke, witnesses say otherwise, sparking condemnation ahead of Saxony‑Anhalt elections.

  85. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Germany's AfD faces possible ban as expert report backs constitutional case

    A report by eight lawyers funded by the Society for Civil Rights says Germany's AfD violates democratic principles, giving a strong chance for a ban before the Federal Constitutional Court; political leaders呼吁强

  86. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Germany's constitutional court faces potential AfD ban after expert report

    A GFF report says the AfD's racist rhetoric breaches Germany's constitution, suggesting a high chance of a successful ban by the Constitutional Court; politicians from several parties call for swift action.

  87. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    AfD Leads in Eastern German Polls Amid Nazi Salute Scandal

    AfD tops Brandenburg poll with 37% support while lawmaker Martin Reichardt is scrutinized over a photo that appears to show a Nazi salute, raising questions ahead of eastern Germany elections.

  88. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    AfD convenes Democracy Congress in Berlin featuring Hans‑Georg Maaßen

    The AfD held a two‑day Democracy Congress in the Bundestag, featuring speeches by party leaders, Czech politicians and former security chief Hans‑Georg Maaßen on EU sanctions, media law and freedom of speech.

  89. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Germany sees CDU lawmaker defect to AfD amid debate on democratic efficiency

    Former CDU MP Thomas Diener plans to join the AfD, while an editorial urges efficiency reforms for Germany's stalled democratic system.

  90. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    AfD Faces New Scrutiny Over Erfurt Congress Protests and Alleged Hitler Salute

    AfD confronts criticism as its Erfurt party congress faces protest disputes with the interior minister, while a June‑2020 photo of Martin Reichardt sparks resignation calls over an alleged Hitler salute.

  91. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    AfD leader Martin Reichardt faces criticism over alleged Hitler salute

    AfD leader Martin Reichardt faces accusations of a Hitler salute after a 2020 photo; the party says it was a humorous gesture, while opponents demand his resignation.

  92. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    AfD officials in Germany confront assault charges and internal party disputes

    German prosecutors charged an SPD politician for assaulting an AfD councillor, an AfD official was fined for insult, and the party faces internal disputes over its incompatibility list and Identitäre movement‑t

  93. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    AfD leads Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern poll at 35%, ruling coalition falls short of majority

    INSA poll (11‑18 June) puts AfD at 35 % in Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern, while the SPD‑Left coalition falls short of a majority ahead of the 20 September election.

  94. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    AfD Leads in German Election Polls Ahead of 2029 Vote

    AfD tops recent polls for both the 2029 federal Bundestag (29 %) and Brandenburg state elections (37 %), outpacing CDU/CSU and reshaping coalition prospects.

  95. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    German Bundestag to Debate Left Party Leader's CDU‑AfD Comparison

    Left Party leader Luigi Pantisano compared the CDU to the AfD and fascists, apologized, and the Bundestag will debate his remarks amid rising tensions before the Saxony‑Anhalt election.

  96. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    AfD hits record poll highs as CDU and CSU plunge in Germany

    AfD reaches 35% in a Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern poll and 29% nationwide, while CDU falls to 10% regionally and 17.1% nationally; CSU drops below 5% for the first time.

  97. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    AfD’s first district administrator Robert Sesselmann reaches mid‑term with mixed assessments in Thuringia

    AfD’s first district administrator Robert Sesselmann, elected in 2023 in Sonneberg, Thuringia, faces mixed views at his mid‑term, with limited policy impact and unmet party expectations.

  98. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    German Minister-President Daniel Günther Accused of Fascist Links

    German CDU leader Daniel Günther faces accusations of fascist ties from Left party chief Luigi Pantisano, sparking a dispute over potential coalition talks in eastern states.

  99. [POLITICS] 21 sources
    Luigi Pantisano’s CDU‑Fascism Comparison Sparks Political Fallout in Germany

    New Left co‑chair Luigi Pantisano’s claim that the CDU is as fascist as the AfD sparked CDU calls for his resignation, a partial apology, and renewed debate on Left‑CDU cooperation ahead of state elections.

  100. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Germany's civil society calls for tougher action against right‑wing extremism

    German civil society pushes for bans on extremist parties and urges the public to ignore AfD figures, warning that naming them only amplifies their influence.

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