The far-right Alternative for Germany is buoyant as it eyes a slice of power in regional elections
Summary
The far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) is preparing for a convention to elect leaders and is gaining support, especially in eastern Germany. It performed strongly in recent elections and hopes to win majorities in upcoming regional votes, aiming for significant political power in the east.Key Facts
- AfD is a far-right nationalist party in Germany.
- It holds leadership elections every two years and is expected to re-elect co-leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla.
- In the last national election, AfD was the strongest opposition party and the leading party in eastern Germany.
- Recent polls show AfD gaining support, potentially leading some regions.
- AfD aims to win over 40% of the vote in the state election on September 6 in Saxony-Anhalt.
- Another state election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is coming soon, where AfD also expects good results.
- Mainstream German parties refuse to work with AfD, maintaining a political "firewall" against it.
- Winning control of a state government would give AfD power over important areas like education and security.
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