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Tino Chrupalla

Tino Chrupalla took over as one of the co-chairs of the far-right populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) in 2019.

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December 22, 2024

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Men wearing black raise their fists during an extreme-right demonstration in Magdeburg

How Magdeburg attack mobilizes Germany's extreme right

How Magdeburg attack mobilizes Germany's extreme right

Racist attacks against migrants have come in the wake of the deadly Christmas market attack in Magdeburg.
PoliticsDecember 24, 2024
Co leader of German far right party AfD Alice Weidel,center, attends an AfD election campaign in front of the cathedral in Magdeburg, Germany, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.

German far-right AfD rallies after Christmas market attack

German far-right AfD rallies after Christmas market attack

Thousands in Magdeburg hold a counter-rally against hatred, honoring victims, as the AfD stages its own nearby.
PoliticsDecember 24, 202402:21 min
The Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz answers to reporters at the Christmas Market, where a car drove into a crowd on Friday evening, in Magdeburg, Germany, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.

Germany: Magdeburg attack could shape upcoming election

Germany: Magdeburg attack could shape upcoming election

With a general election due, it didn't take long for politicians to try and exploit the attack at the Christmas market.
PoliticsDecember 23, 2024
Judges at Germany's Federal Constitutional Court dressed in dressed in red robes taking their seats at the court in Karlsruhe, on January 23, 2024

Germany moves to protect top court against far right

Germany moves to protect top court against far right

As far-right populists gain ground in Germany, the Bundestag has now voted to protect Germany's Constitutional Court.
Law and JusticeDecember 20, 2024
Alice Weidel gesturing during a speech

Fact Check: Far-right AfD supporters spread false survey

Fact Check: Far-right AfD supporters spread false survey

Germany's federal elections are around the corner. Some supporters use false surveys to further their party's cause.
PoliticsDecember 19, 2024
German lawmakers are set to vote on a plan to protect the constitutional court from extremist forces

German lawmakers' plan to protect the constitutional court

German lawmakers' plan to protect the constitutional court

German lawmakers are set to vote on a plan to protect the constitutional court from extremist forces.
PoliticsDecember 19, 202402:42 min
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A person holds a smartphone in their lap, looking at an image of AfD leader Alice Weidel

How will social media shape Germany's election campaign?

With a snap election slated for February 23, Germany is debating how social media should be used in the campaign.
PoliticsNovember 17, 2024
Scholz speaking to Merz on the sidelines of a debate in the Bundestag parliament

Germany's election campaigning kicks off in parliament

Chancellor Scholz wants opposition help to pass legislation before the election, but the conservative CDU is reluctant.
PoliticsNovember 13, 2024
Fact check composite picture showing a sign with a mosque depicted on it lying on the ground. The image has the words "Disinformation against Muslims on the rise" and a blue tick mark.

Fact check: Disinformation against Muslims on the rise

Hate comments against Muslims and migrants have increased sharply. Here's a look at the most common narratives and who is behind them. 
PoliticsOctober 22, 202408:02 min
Björn Höcke making a passionate election campaign appearance in Thuringia in August 2024

Will Germany's far-right AfD party be banned?

German lawmakers have united in an attempt to ban the Alternative for Germany party. Can they succeed?
PoliticsOctober 18, 2024
People stand with German flags in front of the Brandenburg Gate at night, in 1989

Defending the legacy of East Germany's peaceful revolution

Three decades after German reunification, the anti-immigrant AfD is on the rise. Former rights activists are outraged.
PoliticsOctober 3, 202402:49 min
A crowd of people including a few young men are seen at an AfD election rally in the town of Oranienburg, Germany

German AfD taps into young voters' fears, disillusionment

Many young Germans support the right-wing AfD party because they're pessimistic and disappointed with other parties.
PoliticsSeptember 25, 2024
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