AfD

In Hessian local elections on March 15, the CDU emerged strongest statewide with 29.8 percent. The SPD dropped to 20.8 percent, while the AfD gained to 14.8 percent. Turnout rose to 54.3 percent.

March 17, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Berlin Regional Court has ruled in favor of AfD Bundestag member Gerrit Huy in her lawsuit against research platform Correctiv, prohibiting three statements. Correctiv editor-in-chief Justus von Daniels announced an appeal. The case concerns reporting on the Potsdam meeting of right-wing figures in November 2023.

The Bavarian Administrative Court has declared two appearances by AfD politician Björn Höcke before the local elections in Bavaria permissible. The municipalities of Seybothenreuth and Lindenberg had tried to prevent him from speaking, but the court found no sufficient grounds for a ban. The decision protects freedom of speech.

February 12, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

In response to ongoing nepotism allegations, particularly in Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia AfD leader Stefan Möller calls for new party rules on family hires. National leader Tino Chrupalla admits unease over similar practices, as the party eyes a statute change at its July congress.

In Dresden, the trial against eight alleged members of the 'Sächsische Separatisten' began on Friday. The Federal Prosecutor's Office accuses the group of forming a terrorist organization. Defense lawyers unsuccessfully demanded the exclusion of the public.

January 20, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Sven Schulze is set by the CDU to contest the Magdeburg state chancellery against the AfD's strong advance in Saxony-Anhalt. Reiner Haseloff is unexpectedly vacating the minister president post for him – a risky move.