Alternative for Germany (AfD)

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is a far-right political party in Germany. It's newsworthy due to its increasing popularity, particularly in eastern regions like Saxony-Anhalt, where it polls around 40% ahead of regional elections. The AfD recently held a party congress where it adopted a 'radical' manifesto. This manifesto includes plans to overhaul Saxony-Anhalt with policies focused on clamping down on immigration, supporting large families of German origin, and improving relations with Russia, directly contradicting the federal government's support for Ukraine. The party's potential to govern a region for the first time highlights its growing influence and the shift in the German political landscape. The AfD's stance on issues like immigration and foreign policy presents a challenge to the established political order.