Weidel led the Alternative for Germany, a male-dominated party accused of far-right extremism, from the fringes into the heart of power.

By the time Germany's next elections roll around, the right-wing Alternative for Germany party hopes to be the country's ...

But what exactly is the AfD and what does its rising popularity mean for German politics? We've broken down everything you need to know about the populist group and its frontwoman, Alice Weidel.

The talks are expected to conclude later on Wednesday, sources told Reuters. AfD leader Alice Weidel hailed her party's polling breakthrough in a post on X. "The people want political change - and ...

Support for the AfD has continued to grow. It is now led by Alice Weidel, who in 2018 drew criticism for anti-immigration comments in which she said: "Burqas, girls in headscarves, knife-wielding men ...

Co-leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) Alice Weidel gives a media statement in Berlin, Germany, February 25, 2025. (photo credit: REUTERS/LISI NIESNER) This week, the far-right ...

US President Donald Trump constantly depicts immigrants as criminal and dangerous. AfD leader Alice Weidel has spoken of Muslims as "headscarf girls." Such populist tones can also be heard in ...

BERLIN (AP) — German far-right AfD leader Alice Weidel pledges to overtake conservative bloc, vows to win first place in next election.