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The Alternative for Germany party’s success in two state elections has piled new pressure on Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s fractious government and left the country’s main opposition party facing political contortions to find a way to govern a pair of eastern regions without involving the far right party

Germany's far-right AfD was Monday celebrating a landmark win in a regional vote, sending a shot across the bows of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government a year ahead of national elections.

With voters rejecting mainstream politics, many expect a disastrous results outcome for Olaf Scholz’s coalition

Coalition government hopes tough action will prevent far-right victories in forthcoming state elections

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said Thursday the government would toughen knife controls and curb benefits for some illegal migrants in response to a suspected Islamist stabbing.

The far-right Alternative for Germany could become the strongest party for the first time in two state elections Sunday in eastern Germany

In the relatively well-off city of Zwickau, in Germany's former communist east, economic uncertainty and a turbulent history have combined to drive support for the far right ahead of a key regional election.

Olaf Scholz discusses immigration policy with CDU leader after three killed in last week’s attack

It’s not just the AfD that poses a major threat in this weekend’s regional elections – while traditional moderate parties are failing to inspire voters, says commentator and broadcaster John Kampfner