Germany’s firewall against the far-right AfD feels the heatMerz warned that extremism is infiltrating Germany's parliamentary systemThe AfD has gained popularity, leading some polls nationally and aims to win the 2029 electionBy Reuters · 10 October 2026
Merz’s fate in the balance as second eastern German state goes to the pollsBy Reuters · 16 September 2026
Germany’s Merz vows to keep out far-right as he warns of a changed worldBy Reuters · 20 February 2026
German far-right party faults protesters against its new youth wing for being ‘deeply undemocratic’By AP · 29 November 2025
German spy agency brands far-right AfD as ‘extremist’, opens way for closer surveillanceBy Reuters · 2 May 2025