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The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) looks set to become the second largest party in the German parliament following elections on February 23. Polls ahead of the election and an exit poll suggest they could receive around 20% of the final vote tally. For the first time, the AfD poses…

At a time of political tension in Germany, the Bauhaus – arguably one of most influential architecture, art and design schools in the world – has become the target of far-right attacks.

JD Vance says Europe should not shun far-right parties. He seems to have forgotten 1933, but hits a key conundrum

Germany’s leading political figures say Musk will face consequences for his endorsement of the country’s far-right party, Tom Watling and Alicja Hagopian write

More than half a million newly naturalized citizens will be able to vote in Germany’s national election for the first time this weekend

A high-stakes campaign defined by anti-migration rhetoric has stoked fear instead of discussion of pressing structural problems

After months of wrangling over public debt and spending decisions, the German government collapsed in November 2024. Among the many disagreements between the parties which made up the governing coalition was how to pay for measures to combat climate change.

The rise of far-right youth support for the AfD in Germany challenges mainstream parties and reflects a shifting political landscape.

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As Trump empowers Russia and the far right, he is laying the foundation for undermining democracies around the world

If the country holds out against the Trump-assisted AfD, it shows rightwing populism can be resisted in Europe’s heartland, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle