Thousands Protest AfD Victory as Far-Right Party Makes Gains in Germany

Germany's far-right AfD says 'democracy demands' parties work with them after state election win

The far-right party is trying to form a government in the state after falling three seats short of a majority.

After Far-Right Triumph, Merz Faces Narrow Path to Save His Government - WSJ

After Far-Right Triumph, Merz Faces Narrow Path to Save His Government  WSJ

Germany’s Merz is running out of time

Following the AfD surge in Saxony-Anhalt, the political centre must deliver, and fast

Who is Ulrich Siegmund, who led the German far right to a historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt?

For the first time, the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is set to govern a German state. Behind Siegmund's polished and appealing exterior, the former air freshener salesman championed a radical platform during the campaign.

German chancellor vows to stay in office despite AfD triumph in state election

Friedrich Merz said his conservative CDU was shaken ‘to its very foundations’ after far-right victory in Saxony-Anhalt A “shocked” and chastened Friedrich Merz has vowed to stay in office despite the far right’s triumph in a state election that has brought anti-immigrant, pro-Kremlin politicians within striking distance of power. The German chancellor, appearing ashen-faced in front of reporters in Berlin, said on Monday that the landslide victory by the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) in S...

By Deborah Cole in Berlin

What are the implications of AfD’s electoral rise for Germany and Europe?

The far-right Alternative for Germany is just short of a majority in a regional election.

How the AfD became a ‘party of hope’ for many Germans and a nightmare for Merz - The Times

How the AfD became a ‘party of hope’ for many Germans and a nightmare for Merz  The Times

Germany’s AfD works to form a state government after election win - CNN

Germany’s AfD works to form a state government after election win  CNN

Far-right Victory In Germany Draws Protesters In Berlin - Barron's

Far-right Victory In Germany Draws Protesters In Berlin  Barron's

Germany built a ‘firewall’ so the far-right could never take power again. It just failed in Saxony-Anhalt

AfD and its likely partner BSW hold enough seats to govern Saxony-Anhalt. Now they need to figure out who would lead.

By Kirsten Grieshaber, The Associated Press

Far-right triumph in eastern Germany leaves migrants questioning their future

German Jews 'Appalled' by Historic AfD Win as Israel Avoids Direct Condemnation - haaretz.com

German Jews 'Appalled' by Historic AfD Win as Israel Avoids Direct Condemnation  haaretz.com

Far-right triumph in eastern Germany leaves migrants questioning their future - The Straits Times

Far-right triumph in eastern Germany leaves migrants questioning their future  The Straits Times

[Jan-Werner Mueller] Far right’s war on modern architecture

Although the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has been surging in the polls for two years, it has been kept from power by other parties’ refusal to enter governing coalitions with it. But since this “firewall” relies on the AfD never winning outright majorities, it could be fatally undermined by this weekend’s state election in Saxony-Anhalt. True, even if the AfD can form a government in Saxony-Anhalt, it will not be able to do much about its current preferred topic: migration policies a

By The Korea Herald

Germany’s far-right AfD triumphs, aims fire at chancellor

Merz ‘shocked’ by far-right state win but vows to stay course - kuwaittimes.com

Merz ‘shocked’ by far-right state win but vows to stay course  kuwaittimes.com