The German opposition parties have slammed the results of the exploratory talks between the conservative CDU/CSU bloc and the Social Democrats (SPD) on forming a government. Instead of solving ...

The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) looks set to become the second largest party in the German parliament following elections on February 23. Polls& ...

With the backing of one in five German voters, Alice Elisabeth Weidel, co-chair of the AfD, declared her party had gone “mainstream.” “Our hand remains outstretched to form a government ...

This helped the AfD build what political scientist Elisabeth Ivarsflaten has called ... AfD’s chancellor candidate Alice Weidel vowed to implement “large-scale repatriations” (or ...

This helped the AfD build what political scientist Elisabeth Ivarsflaten has called ... AfD’s chancellor candidate Alice Weidel vowed to implement “large-scale repatriations” (or ...

An unusual choice to many to lead AfD’s electoral ambitions, Alice Weidel is the first ever candidate of the anti-immigration party for the post of the Chancellor. She lives with her partner in ...

Alice Weidel, co-leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), speaks during the election party at the party's headquarters in Berlin Germany, Sunday, Feb 23, 2025. (PHOTO: AP/Soeren Stache) ...

Alice Weidel, a gay woman with a Sri Lankan partner, leads Germany's far-right AfD, which opposes same-sex marriage and champions traditional values. Her leadership has bolstered the AfD's support.