Alice Weidel

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Protesters drown out live interview with AfD leader Alice Weidel

Far-right leader Alice Weidel's scheduled "summer interview" was drowned out by raucous demonstrators.

21 July 2025

Europe News

Germany's AfD accuses Merz of election fraud as it vows image reform

Critics of the German far-right party say that the AfD is still far from having any real influence, as none of the other parties in the Bundestag are willing to cooperate with it.

7 July 2025

Germany

Germany's AfD files lawsuit over 'right-wing extremist' designation

The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution last week designated the AfD as a right-wing extremist organisation, meaning authorities can step up their surveillance of the party.

5 May 2025

Europe News

Germany designates AfD as right-wing extremist organisation

Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has designated AfD as a right-wing extremist organisation, citing xenophobic stances as the reason.

2 May 2025

Europe

After Merz’s victory, what to expect from Germany?

Germany's election saw turnout amongst the highest since the country’s reunification 35 years ago, alongside a strong performance by the far-right Alternative for Germany, which nearly doubled its support and achieved the best result for a far-right party since World War II.

24 February 2025

Europe News

German chancellor candidates react to exit polls in Sunday's election

German chancellor candidates have spoken publicly to their supporters after exit polls came out indicating the results of the country’s snap federal election.

24 February 2025

Europe News

Top candidates cast their votes on German federal election day

Incumbent Chancellor Scholz and CDU leader Merz cast their votes in Germany's critical election on Sunday, expected to lead to difficult coalition negotiations.

23 February 2025

Europe News

German election blog: Centre-right CDU's Merz declares victory

Revisit Euronews' Sunday blog as Germany voted to elect its new chancellor and parliament.

23 February 2025

Germany

Germany's AfD risks millions in fines over alleged illegal donation

The AfD received €2.35 million from Gerhard Dingler, allegedly funnelled through him by billionaire Henning Conle, risking a €7 million fine if confirmed.

19 February 2025

Europe News

German election: Economy, Ukraine and JD Vance dominate final debate

The top four parties' chancellor candidates, Friedrich Merz, Olaf Scholz, Robert Habeck and Alice Weidel took to the stage for a fiery, televised debate on Sunday evening.

17 February 2025

Germany

US Vice President shuns Chancellor Scholz and meets AfD leader instead

U.S. Vice President shunned Chancellor Scholz whilst in Munich on Friday, preferring to meet AfD party leader Alice Weidel, who is widely regarded as far-right.

14 February 2025

Europe News

German election: Here are the top candidates and their main policies

Germany's conservative parties and far-right AfD lead in the polls, with the CDU’s Friedrich Merz likely to become chancellor after the 23 February vote.

10 February 2025

Europe News

How are political parties in Germany financed?

The far-right Alternative for Germany received its largest-ever financial donation of €1.5 million on Wednesday, bringing the question to the fore: how do parties in Germany typically fund their campaigns?

22 January 2025

Europe News

The Musk effect: Could the X owner actually impact Germany’s election?

The tech billionaire’s comments online have caused Germany’s government to claim he was ‘interfering’ in the country’s upcoming elections – but it's unclear yet if his efforts would have a substantial impact on the vote’s outcome.

10 January 2025

Europe News

AfD leader pushes back on Nazi claims in chat with Elon Musk on X

The tech billionaire hosted an online discussion with the far-right party's leader Alice Weidel, an event the European Commission warned could have legal repercussions.

9 January 2025

Europe News

AfD fears losing voters over latest Russia and China spy scandals

Recent investigations linking top AfD members to Beijing and Moscow have rattled the far-right party voting base in the run-up to the European elections in June, causing doubts about their dedication to the patriotic cause — one of their main talking points.

30 May 2024