Alternative for Germany is a far-right, right-wing populist, national conservative, and in parts völkisch nationalist political party in Germany. It has 151 members of the Bundestag and 15 members of
Konrad Adam (left), Frauke Petry, and Bernd Lucke during the first AfD convention on 14 April 2013 in Berlin
Former "Courage [to stand up] for the truth! The euro is dividing Europe!" tagline on election placard 2013
AfD election poster from 2014. The slogan translates as "Washington spies. Brussels dictates. Berlin obeys."
National party convention in Cologne in April 2017
A federal election was held in Germany on 23 February 2025 to elect the 630 members of the 21st Bundestag, down from 736 in 2021 due to reforms in seat distribution. The 2025 election took place seven
Alternative for Germany
…group leader in the 19th Bundestag. In the 2021 federal election, AfD dropped to being the fifth-largest party in the 20th Bundestag. Following the 2025 federal election, it became the second-largest party and the largest opposition party in the 21st Bundestag. AfD was founded by Gauland, Bernd Lucke, and former members…
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