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Europe reels from far-right victory in eastern Germany elections

Will the results from Saxony and Thuringia influence Germany's energy transition and support for Ukraine?

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German far-right AfD party scores historic win in state election

AfD's victory in Thuringia marks the first time since WWII that a far-right party appears on course to enter a state parliament, with the far-right party polling at over 32% according to exit polls published on Sunday.

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Germany braces for pivotal regional elections on Sunday

Voters will head to the polls in the German states of Saxony and Thuringia on Sunday in an election likely to be closely watched as an indicator of public sentiment towards the country's government.

Germany

Hope in fighting the rise of the far-right in Germany

Minority groups are warning that the AfD’s policies wouldn’t just impact local or national politics.

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Fears grow in Saxony as German state elections approach

Young people are leaving Germany's most south-eastern city of Zittau in droves. Houses are also abandoned in the city of Görlitz in Saxony, that sits on the border with Poland. But what impact could the September elections have on residents?

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European Parliament could soon have a new far-right group, led by AfD

The group would become the most radical in the hemicycle and likely be cordoned off by mainstream forces.

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Thousands protest against far-right AfD party convention

Thousands protest against far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party convention in Essen, following the parties successful European election performance.

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German AfD party opens convention after strong election showing

The Alternative for Germany opened a convention on Saturday after a strong performance in the recent European election, as protesters gathered outside.

Belgium

Could a new alt-right group become a shelter for pro-Russian MEPs?

The far-right AfD party is trying to attract the attention of ultra-nationalist parties in the rest of the EU to craft a new group even further right from the ID. Bulgarians, Slovaks and others are tempted by the bid.

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Right-wing violence in Germany reaches record highs over past decade

Violence against politicians has been dominating the headlines, but instances of everyday racism and anti-Semitic attacks are causing German victim advice centres to sound the alarm. Euronews travelled to Thuringia, a right-wing hotspot, to speak with a victim of neo-Nazi violence.

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Why are German young people so easily seduced by AfD's ideas?

Recent voter surveys say between 14% and 22% of under-30s would vote for the far-right Alternative for Germany party in the upcoming European elections. But who are these potential voters?

Germany

Far-right AfD makes gains but fails to win outright in local elections

The far-right German party has fallen short in its longtime stronghold, auguring ill for its performance in the European Parliament elections.

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Germany's far-right AfD party expelled from European Parliament group

The move comes as a Greens politician told reporters in Brussels that the EU's far-right parties are a "major risk" to the continent.

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AfD's lead candidate steps down from top job after EU allies pressure

The AfD has been marred by multiple scandals over the past few months which has hurt its standing in the polls.

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German police investigate AfD member Petr Bystron for money-laundering

The Munich public prosecutor's office is conducting an investigation into Petr Bystron, a prominent figure on the German far-right party's list for the European elections.

Germany

Court maintains far-right AfD's 'suspected extremist' status

The ruling is a blow to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of regional and European elections.

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Far-right AfD launches EU election campaign amid turmoil

Germany's far-right AfD party launched its EU election campaign amidst controversy, including the absence of its lead candidate due to an espionage-related arrest and declining poll ratings.

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'We need hope' says German chancellor at EU election campaign kick-off

On Saturday, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) launched its European election campaign in Hamburg, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and lead candidate for the European elections Katarina Barley both in attendance.

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Far-right German MEP to remain top EU candidate despite aide's arrest

The leading candidate for the AfD says he will fire a staffer facing espionage charges, but is refusing to step back from his own position.

Germany

Prominent AfD figure stands trial for using Nazi slogan

Björn Höcke, 52, claims the banned phrase he used was simply an English translation of Donald Trump's 'America First' mantra.