The far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, had a very successful night in two states, despite its state chapters’ classification as “extremist” by German domestic intelligence. By Christopher F.

Voters in two states in eastern Germany have given a far-right party its best result since WWII — results that have many worried about a resurgence of anti-immigrant, populist politics in Europe.

Two thirds of respondents expect at least one state in Germany to have an AfD premier, according to a survey. Meanwhile, the Social Democrats are still pushing for tax cuts for low income groups.

The prospect of a strong performance by the far-right Alternative for Germany party in two state elections is only one of the problems for Chancellor Olaf Scholz. By Christopher F. Schuetze Reporting ...

BERLIN, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Here is a rundown of the most important aspects of the two state elections taking place in eastern Germany on Sunday in which the far-right AfD party is polling strongly and ...

ERFURT, Germany — Amid the throng and bustle of Saturday shoppers in the cathedral city of Erfurt, a group of women in their 70s has gathered on a medieval market square, holding signs that read Omas ...