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Thuringia

Thuringia is a federal state in the central part of Germany with a population of 2 million. It is famous for its poets, winter sports, scientific research and sausages. It is also a stronghold of the far-right AfD party.

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The AfD logo is seen at a party convention in the state of Hesse

German lawmakers want to ban the far-right AfD party

German lawmakers want to ban the far-right AfD party

The plan has renewed focus on the question of whether a ban would help or hinder the rise of the far-right.
PoliticsOctober 18, 202417:30 min
Two male politicians from the AfD party walk with documents.

AfD's political rise sparks fears among immigrants

AfD's political rise sparks fears among immigrants

The rising popularity of Germany's anti-immigrant party AfD has sparked fears among foreigners living in the country.
SocietyOctober 4, 202403:12 min
Timo Chrupalla and Alice Weidel

Calls grow in Germany to ban far-right AfD

Calls grow in Germany to ban far-right AfD

The AfD has caused chaos in Thuringia's state parliament after election gains, sparking renewed debate over a party ban.
PoliticsOctober 1, 2024
AfD co-leaders Tino Chrupalla (L) and Alice Weidel (R) on stage during a party convention

Germany: Is the rise of far-right AfD to power inevitable?

Germany: Is the rise of far-right AfD to power inevitable?

After elections in three eastern German states, a further rise of Germany's far-right AfD cannot be ruled out.
PoliticsSeptember 30, 202404:00 min
Jürgen Treutler (left) and Björn Höcke entering state parliament on September 26

Germany: Far-right AfD sparks chaos in state parliament

Germany: Far-right AfD sparks chaos in state parliament

The AfD is staging a political scandal that seems well prepared. The consequences are likely to be far-reaching.
PoliticsSeptember 27, 2024
An election campaign billboard of the AfD party showing a Germany flag and the slogan Germany first

Far-right gains in east Germany could deal blow to economy

Far-right gains in east Germany could deal blow to economy

The far-right AfD has again made gains in a vote in eastern Germany, stirring worries about the region's economy.
BusinessSeptember 23, 2024
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Four men stand inside a factory in Thuringia

Immigrants in eastern Germany ask: Leave or stay?

The far-right AfD has aggressively campaigned against migrants in state elections in Thuringia, Saxony and Brandenburg.
SocietySeptember 21, 2024
Sahra Wagenknecht amid reporters

Germany's new BSW party shakes up political landscape

The BSW has only been around since early 2024 but won 16% of the vote in Thuringia's state election.
PoliticsSeptember 7, 202402:48 min
A view of Erfurt's mosque with its minaret still covered in scaffolding

AfD to prevent Thuringia's first mosque?

Muslims in eastern Germany are anxious following AfD victories in state elections.
SocietySeptember 6, 202405:26 min
Hand holding a mobile phone on whose display a video of AFD politician Alice Weidel can be seen on the TikTok platform

TikTok likely helped far right in German elections: analysts

The far-right AfD was twice as effective at reaching first-time voters on the app than all other parties combined.
PoliticsSeptember 2, 2024
Sahra Wagenknecht giving a speech in June 2024

What is Germany's populist BSW party?

The brand new Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) is gaining traction. Many of its positions overlap with the far right.
PoliticsSeptember 2, 2024
AfD election campaign poster in Altenburg in Thuringia

Germany: Immigrants in east wary of rising far-right AfD

The far-right, anti-immigration AfD party is set for election victory in two eastern states. Most immigrants are worried
PoliticsAugust 28, 2024
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