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Germany’s far-right expands its influence in former East

The anti-Islam and anti-refugee Alternative for Germany came second in regional elections in Brandenburg and Saxony.

Merkel allies weather far-right surge in German regional elections

Merkel's Christian Democrats remained the largest party in Saxony but saw their vote share drop by 7.4 points from the last election in 2014 to 32 percent, with the far-right Alternative for Germany coming second, preliminary results showed.

'Earthquake' elections in east Germany could jolt Merkel's coalition

Both Merkel's Christian Democrats (CDU) and the SPD are expected to lose support to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Brandenburg and Saxony.

A European Parliament for Eurosceptics?

The upcoming European Parliament elections will be a test for the European Union's commitment to democracy as previously fringe political movements threaten to take over the helm of the EU.

Israel’s dance with far-right movements across the world

The current far-right agenda has more to do with Islamophobia than anti-Semitism, but both sentiments are on the rise across the West. So why is Benjamin Netanyahu cosying up to these groups?

Far-right conversions to Islam are a slap to the face of extremism

When Islamophobes convert to Islam, it's an opportunity for everyone to build bridges.

The young activist who wants to save Germany from far-right domination

How little-known German activists like Julia Hubner are taking on the AfD and countering the xenophobic campaigns of the far-right group.

What pushed Germany to place the far-right AfD under surveillance?

The country's intelligence agency is set to impose "higher surveillance" on groups affiliated with the AfD, despite previous criticism of the spy network for allegedly shielding neo-Nazis who committed serious crimes against minorities.

What does football say about the enduring power of racism in Europe?

Racism in football is a reflection of a wider problem in European society of institutional racism and discrimination. Can Europe evolve and become accepting or will it retreat in fear at the confidence displayed by immigrants.

Germany's far-right supporters outnumbered by protesters in Berlin

Around 20,000 counter-protesters outnumbered 5,000 people who turned out in support of the far-right AfD party in the German capital Berlin.

Neo-Nazis in Germany gather for festival on Hitler's birthday

Hundreds of people also flocked to two counter-demonstrations held well away from the far-right festival in separate parts of Ostritz.

Alternative for Germany party on the rise

The AfD has become a significant player and the largest opposition party in Germany's parliament. Its rise is the most successful of any far-right party in the country since the Second World War.