The far-right Alternative for Germany appears to be heading for its strongest national election result yet this month and is fielding its first candidate to lead the country. While chances of it coming to power still look minimal for now, the party has become a factor that other politicians can’t ignore and helped shape Germany’s debate on migration.
Analyst looks at the allure of the AfD ahead of the German national election
The far-right Alternative for Germany appears to be heading for its strongest national election result yet this month and is fielding its first candidate to lead the country. While chances of it coming to power still look minimal for now, the party has become a factor that other politicians can’t ignore and helped shape Germany’s debate on migration.