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Young voters are powering the rise of Germany’s AfD party

Young voters are increasingly supporting the far-right Alternative for Germany party, led by Björn Höcke, who has drawn criticism for his controversial views.
The AfD made history by achieving electoral victory in Thuringia, becoming the first party to win an election since the Nazi era.
Analysts note an 18% increase in young voters aged 16 to 34 supporting the AfD in the European elections, indicating a rising national trend.
Migration issues have been central to the AfD's platform, with calls for stricter policies, reflected in statements from party leader Alice Weidel.

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The rise of the far right in Europe

As AfD is polling second in Germany, we look at how the far-right rose to popularity in Europe over the last 25 years.

18 hours ago·Qatar

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Welt

Party stronghold Sonneberg: Where the AfD feels "enttabuised and normalized"

The first AfD-Landrat was elected in the district of Sonneberg. In the Bundestag election the direct candidate of the party has good chances. He defends Björn Höcke and applies for a far-right campaign project, he is popular with many citizens. Where does the strong support come from? A search for traces on site.

2 days ago·Dortmund, Germany

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svt Nyheter

AFD politician on the path to the party's popularity: "The only answer to incompetence"

Germany goes to the polls on Sunday, and the question of how the controversial AfD party will fare hangs in the air. The party, which has been classified as extremist and accused of having links to the Nazi era, is now the country's second largest party. - The AfD is the only answer to the incompetence that prevails among the ruling parties that we have in Germany, says Norbert Kleinwächter, a member of parliament for the AfD, to SVT Nyheter.

2 days ago·Stockholm, Sweden

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CNN

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Young voters are powering the rise of Germany’s far-right AfD party

On a wet evening in Suhl, in the former East Germany, a smattering of youthful faces were among hundreds lining up to hear from an unlikely idol - Björn Höcke, one of the most controversial figures in the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

2 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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Kurier

Headwind from the right: How the AfD infiltrates the wind power protests

Over the last few years, wind turbines like weeds have fired out of the ground in Brandenburg. However, many residents feel run over by politics – a real stroke of luck for the AfD.

18 hours ago

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Egypt Independent

Young voters are powering the rise of Germany’s far-right AfD party - Egypt Independent

On a wet evening in Suhl, in the former East Germany, a smattering of youthful faces were among hundreds lining up to hear from an unlikely idol – Björn Höcke, one of the most controversial figures in the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Höcke, a former history teacher, has been found guilty of using …

1 day ago·Cairo, Egypt

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