Merz called his party's election result in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania a disaster

According to ARD exit polls, the "Alternative for Germany" party is leading there with 37% of the vote.

Merz stated that he did not expect the AfD's victory in the Saxony-Anhalt elections

"This morning, of course, we discussed the election results—first at a meeting of the Presidium and then at a meeting of the Federal Executive Committee of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). I can tell you that we are all deeply shaken. Naturally, we did not expect such a result", Merz said.

AfD to push for restoring ties with Russia after state election victory

Alternative for Germany (AfD) co-chair Tino Chrupalla said after the party’s decisive victory in the election to the Saxony-Anhalt Landtag (state parliament) that it would pressure Berlin to restore relations with Russia and change its sanctions policy.

Election in Saxony-Anhalt, Initial forecast: AfD 44,5% lacks majority to govern alone

According to an initial forecast by Infratest dimap based on exit polls, the parties performed as follows (figures in parentheses indicate the change compared to the previous state election):

Germany's AfD Party Leads Merz's CDU/CSU by 8 Points – Poll

The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is leading Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union and Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) bloc by eight percentage points in popularity among Germans, according to an Insa poll conducted for the Bild newspaper this week.

Germany defends AfD extremist classification after Rubio slams 'tyranny in disguise'

Germany's Foreign Office has defended a decision to classify the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party as right-wing extremist, after sharp criticism from the White House.

Germans go to the polls under shadow of far-right surge

Polling is under way in Germany in one of the most divisive elections in recent memory, coming amid ongoing gloom about the economy and a polarizing debate on immigration.

German immigration bill rejected despite far-right backing

The German parliament has rejected immigration measures put forward by the conservative opposition and backed by the far-right.

Alternative for Germany Winning Elections in Thuringia With 30.5% of Votes - Exit Poll

 Germany’s right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party on Sunday is winning the regional elections in the federal state of Thuringia with 30.5% of the votes, which could be its first ever victory in a regional election, according to exit poll data from the Infratest Dimap institute cited by the Tagesschau portal.

Germany elections: Far-right AfD eyes big gains in eastern states

Voters in Germany's two eastern states are due to cast their ballots in elections in which the far right is expected to perform strongly.

German chancellor says alleged links between far-right party, coup plotters ‘very bad’

Germany’s chancellor on Thursday slammed an alleged connection between people accused of plotting a coup in the country and the far-right Alternative Party for Germany (AfD).

Marine Le Pen retrouve ses alliés européens en Allemagne avant des scrutins cruciaux

Au lendemain de l'investiture de Donald Trump, la présidente du Front national en France, Marine Le Pen, a retrouvé samedi en Allemagne des dirigeants de partis de droite extrêmes et populistes européens, pour tenter d'afficher un front uni avant plusieurs scrutins cruciaux.

Merkel veut renvoyer d'ici fin 2016 100 000 migrants dont la demande d'asile a été refusée

Angela Merkel a déclaré que les autorités déporteraient 100 000 migrants d'ici fin 2016. Contrastant avec sa très ouverte et controversée politique migratoire, la décision intervient alors qu'elle vient d'annoncer sa candidature pour un 4e mandat.

German Right-Wing Party Wants to Arm Citizens Amid Security Concerns

Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) party wants the government to relax gun laws to allow citizens to protect their lives amid rising security concerns, its chairwoman told local media Saturday.

German interior minister calls for partial burqa ban

German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere came out Friday in favour of a partial burqa ban amid a fierce national debate on integration.

Merkel admet que l'Allemagne "profite" de la fermeture de la route des Balkans

Angela Merkel a maintenu lundi sa politique migratoire malgré la débâcle de son parti lors d'élections régionales et la percée concomitante des populistes de l'AfD, portés par une opposition croissante à l'ouverture aux réfugiés.