Germany's far-right AfD party faces widening scandal Hans Pfeifer ++ © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Germany's far-right AfD party faces widening scandal Hans Pfeifer 2 hours ago2 hours ago Turmoil has engulfed the far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD). Allegations of nepotism and weak leadership are circulating, and influential officials warn the party is jeopardizing its election prospects. https://www.dw.com/en/german-far-right-afd-party-accused-of-nepotism-saxony-anhalt-ulrich-siegmund/a-75911520 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Germany news: Far-right AfD polls 37% ahead of state vote Alex Berry | Richard Connor with AFP, AP, dpa, Reuters, KNA, SID, epa Published 3 hours agoPublished 3 hours agolast updated 27 minutes agolast updated 27 minutes ago The far-right AfD is polling way ahead of rivals in the German state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania where elections are planned later this year. Meanwhile, firefighters were called to Berlin's Reichstag. DW has more. https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-far-right-afd-polls-37-ahead-of-state-vote/live-76030997 © 2026 Deutsche Welle