The Alternative for Germany party (AfD) emerged as the second-largest political force in Germany, securing around 20% of the ...

The votes were still being counted Sunday but the results were clear: Germany’s conservative Friedrich Merz is the new chancellor. And he wants nothing to do with U.S. President Donald Trump.

In spite of the Tesla CEO's best efforts, the AfD performed no better than had been expected when snap elections were called.

Germany is at a crossroads and now for Friedrich Merz the hard work begins, writes Berlin correspondent Jessica Parker.

Twenty percent of Germans voted for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Sunday’s election, twice as many as ...

The vote comes at a pivotal time for Europe, which faces an increasingly assertive Trump administration.

In spite of the Tesla CEO's best efforts, the AfD performed no better than had been expected when snap elections were called.

The success of the Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is a sign of the times. Across Europe, far-right parties once on the fringe have gone mainstream.

Alternative for Germany (AfD) is now on course to win 20.5% of the vote, according to latest projections - but there is no ...

The far-right populist AfD has emerged as the second strongest political force in Germany's election. Despite its success — and support from Elon Musk and JD Vance — it has no chance of participating ...

Election winner likens the Trump administration to Putin’s Russia as he bids to take Europe in a new direction.

German voters cast their ballots in Sunday’s election, with opposition leader Friedrich Merz claiming victory and Chancellor ...