The Far Right's Surprising Surge: What It Says About Germany's Politics and People The latest polls in Germany have delivered a stark reminder that the country is far from immune to the rising tide of far right populism sweeping through Europe.
For months, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) has been steadily increasing its support, and recent surveys suggest it may be on the cusp of a major breakthrough.
A key factor behind the AfD's success is growing disillusionment among German voters with mainstream parties.