Six candidates for Germany’s far-right AfD party die in lead up to election

Six candidates for Germany’s far-right AfD party have died in recent weeks ahead of local elections in the large western state of North Rhine Westphalia. Police have said there is no suggestion of ... Read More

Germany: Merz's CDU set to win in NRW, AfD gaining ground

The performance of the Alternative for Germany-- which has been classified as "right-wing extremist" by the country's domestic intelligence agency, is a key factor for assessing Germany's political ... Read More

Far-right AfD surges to 39% in German state, one year before election

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is far ahead in the polls in Saxony-Anhalt, a poll revealed on Thursday, just one year before the eastern state holds elections to its regional parliament. Read More

Seven German AfD politicians die within weeks of each other ahead of elections

Seven Alternative für Deutschland politicians died within two weeks of each other before local elections, prompting party leaders to hint at foul play. Five direct AfD candidates and two reserve ... Read More

7 candidates from far-right AfD party died in weeks leading up to local German elections

In August and September 2025, posts online claimed that over the course of two weeks, several members of the far-right German political party Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD) died in the weeks ... Read More