AfD

Germany: Far-right party won't be part of coalition

German parties form government that excludes AfD, far-right party that worries many Jews.

Germany’s Election:

Merz wins, AfD surges in historic far-right gain

Germany’s conservative opposition leader, Friedrich Merz, secures victory in national election, while Alternative for Germany (AfD) achieves strongest showing for German far-right since World War II.

Elon Musk:

'There is too much focus on past guilt'

Elon Musk delivered a surprise address at a rally for the far-right German party AfD, urging Germans 'to be proud of their values'.

Germany:

Thousands protest against far-right AfD party

Thousands of demonstrators protest against Alternative for Germany, delaying the start of its convention.

J.D. Vance appears to defend Germany’s far-right AfD party

US President-elect J.D. Vance responds sarcastically to a comment criticizing Germany's far-right AfD party, sparking criticism from Jewish Democrat.

Elon Musk interfering in German elections?

Elon Musk endorses far-right German party: ‘Only the AfD can save Germany.’

German AfD party to dissolve and replace its youth wing

Far-right Alternative for Germany party announces its decision to dissolve and replace its youth wing which has been classified as an extremist group by German intelligence services.

Germany: AfD party projected to win elections in Thuringia

Election results are a 'clear wake-up call to the centrist parties in Germany to listen to the real concerns and fears of the people,' Conference of European Rabbis' Chief Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt says.

German politician fined for using banned Nazi phrase

Björn Höcke, far-right German politician, is fined again for using a banned Nazi phrase.

After protests:

German far-right party suffers electoral defeat

AfD party suffers a narrow electoral defeat after huge protests against the party over revelations of debates about mass expulsions of immigrants.

Report:

Leaders of AfD discussed plans to deport foreigners

German protesters say meeting by far-right extremists echoed the Nazis’ notorious ‘Wannsee’ conference.

For the first time:

Candidate for German far-right party wins mayoral election

A candidate for Alternative for Germany elected mayor of the eastern town of Pirna, marking another milestone for the party.

Germany:

AfD leader taken to hospital after 'violent incident'

Leader of far-right Alternative for Germany given medical treatment and taken to hospital shortly before speaking engagement.

After winning local election:

Germany's AfD party notches another victory

Germany's far-right party's candidate elected a full-time town mayor of the small town of Raguhn-Jessnitz.

Germany:

Jewish leaders alarmed after AfD's victory in local election

Jewish leaders in Germany concerned that far-right party's local election victory “could open the floodgates”.

Germany:

Far-right AfD party secures historic victory in local election

Germany's AfD wins district election in the central state of Thuringia as it surges to record highs in opinion polls.

Germany:

Prominent AfD member charged with using Nazi slogan

German prosecutors charge Alternative for Germany member Bjoern Hoecke with using a banned Nazi slogan in an election campaign.

German court jails far-left activist for attacks on neo-Nazis

28-year-old German woman given five years in prison for leading series of physical assaults against far-right extremists.

AfD MP resigns after discovery of antisemitic social media posts

Anti-Jewish Telegram posts being investigated by German state security.

AfD-linked far-right foundation to get German state funding

Critics call for legal measures after court rules that foundation tied to controversial far-right party is entitled to government grants.

German neo-Nazi rallies have doubled in size since last year

German lawmaker warns of the mainstreaming of far-right ideology, calls for government to crack down on rallies from AfD populist party.

Germany:

Antisemitism monitor slams AfD motion banning kosher slaughter

Felix Klein calls AfD motion to ban religious slaughter in Germany ‘fundamental attack on Jewish life.’

German Jewish leader alarmed after success of far-right AfD

Far-right party's nearly doubling of electoral votes in state elections grave cause for concern, says president of German Jewish community.

German prosecutors raid far-right AfD's headquarters

Far-right party accused of falsifying documents in reports to parliament.

German court rules against far-right AfD party

Court rules that Germany's domestic intelligence agency can designate Alternative for Germany as a suspected case of extremism.

AfD: German Jewish Council does not speak for our Jewish voters

The AfD is the only party in Germany that seriously criticizes the anti-Israel policies of established parties and German Jews know it.Op-ed

60 Jewish orgs urge German voters not to choose far right party

Appeal by Jewish groups calls on voters not to vote for AfD party over its "radical and anti-religious" positions.

Brazilian President welcomes granddaughter of top Nazi official

Jewish groups slam Brazilian President Bolsonaro’s warm welcome to granddaughter of Hitler’s finance minister.

German Jewish leader calls out far right ahead of elections

President of Central Council of Jews accuses AfD party of sowing social division and being anti-democratic.

German Jewish leader calls for proactive approach to Jew hatred

Dr. Josef Schuste praises government for creating anti-Semitism commissioner, urges next government to continue its proactive policies.

German court delays ruling on far-right party

German court won’t decide before election on whether Alternative for Germany party cane be put under observation.

Supporting Israel: "Both-sides-ism" is out of place

Israel's drive to end Hamas attacks is supported by not a few countries, politicians and citizens. Some sent their messages to Arutz Sheva.

German far-right party to campaign for end to COVID restrictions

Germany's AfD party has a history of controversial statements, particularly surrounding the Holocaust.

Germany puts AfD party under investigation for extremism

Federal office to investigate Alternative for Germany party for possible anti-democratic activities, reports say.

The EU must recognize Israeli Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Israel wants to go from military to civilian administration in Judea and Samaria. The Bundestag is expected to condemn it. I disagree.Op-ed.

Branch of German far-right party put under surveillance

Germany’s domestic intelligence agency puts regional branch of AfD under surveillance after it expelled a member last month.

German far-right party suspends 'fascist' spokesman

Germany's AfD party says it suspended longtime spokesman for describing himself as fascist and praising his "Aryan grandfather".

German lawmaker removed from committee over anti-Semitic comment

AfD member removed from committee chairmanship over comments widely condemned as anti-Semitic and racist.

Jewish groups voice fear over German far-right surge

Right-wing AfD party doubles support in state elections in Thuringia, prompting some Jewish groups to voice concern over rise of far-right.

Halle: Failed mass murder in Germany's dysfunctional liberal democracy

German far-right party makes gains in local elections

Head of Germany’s Jewish community is urges democratic political parties to distance themselves from AfD.

Far-right surge rattles guardians of Nazi era remembrance

'Comments culminated in visitors questioning existence of gas chambers and mass murders in them,' Sachsenhausen director says.

Germany could outlaw Hezbollah

German's AfD Party submits non-binding resolution calling to outlaw Hezbollah's political wing as well as its military wing.

'If the painting is accurate, why should it be a problem?'

Conservative pro-Israel group defends far-right German party’s poster of Muslim slavers.

The German Government goes after friends of Israel, not anti-Semites

German Jewish leader gets threats for criticizing far-right AfD

'Almost every minute I get wild insults, threats by email and telephone,' says German Jewish leader who survived the Holocaust.

German Jewish leader threatened after criticizing far-right

Jewish community leader in Germany says she is targeted with threats and hate mail after saying AfD is a threat to democracy.

German far-right offered free admission to Schindler's List

Cinema in western Germany causes uproar after offering free entry to showings of Schindler's List to far-right party.

Kosher ban OK with Jewish supporters of German far-right party

Jewish backers of Germany's AfD party condemned by other Jewish groups in Germany after it endorses ban on import, sale of kosher food.

German far-right lawmaker pictured with Hitler wine

Alternative for Germany trying to expel regional lawmaker who posed in front of wine bottles featuring pictures of Nazi leader.

German far-right launches 'Jewish group'

Germany's Jewish community blasts Alternative for Germany party after it launches a "Jewish" group within its ranks.

German far-right under fire for 'Jewish section'

Alternative for Germany announces it will create a Jewish section within the party.

German far-right considering expelling three members

Alternative for Germany considering expelling three members who attended a neo-Nazi festival.

German nationalist who downplayed Nazi past won't be expelled

Leaders of Alternative for Germany drop bid to expel member who suggested the country stop acknowledging and atoning for its Nazi past.

Former Israeli minister supports far-right German leader

Former minister Rafi Eitan causes firestorm after recording message of support for far-right Alternative for Germany(AfD) party.

Gaining strength, Germany's AfD party votes on new leadership

Germany's far right picks new leaders amid pro-refugee protests.

German artists attempt to bring politician 'to his knees'

German artists build Holocaust memorial replica near home of leader who demands Germany stop apologizing for Holocaust.

Netanyahu tells Merkel he's concerned over rise in anti-Semitism

PM calls German leader after elections, when party associated with shaking off German responsibility for Holocaust elected to parliament.

The German AfD party has surged and Europe is falling apart

Jews concerned, radical right celebrating

Despite overtures by AfD leaders, German Jews say the far-right party could turn against them.