Far-Right AfD Surges in Popularity as Germany's Coalition Government Struggles
- The far-right Alternative for Germany party opposes the policies of the German government and gains support by targeting the Greens and spreading misinformation about climate change.
- A new poll shows the AfD tied with the Social Democrats, alarming centrist parties, as two-thirds of the AfD's supporters are protesters dissatisfied with other parties.
- The AfD continues to rise in the polls, gaining supporters who oppose immigration and the current coalition government.
- While voters are split on banning fossil fuel heating, support for weapons to Ukraine is dropping in favor of diplomacy and Russian sanctions.
- The success of the AfD threatens established parties and climate protection in Germany.