Can Germany’s AfD win more power in February’s general election? | Far right
The far-right party’s candidate for chancellor, Alice Weidel, is trying to win over voters with her extreme views.
Since its foundation in 2013 Alternative for Germany (AfD) has become the main political force in Germany.
The far-right party is second in the polls ahead of next month’s general election.
The party’s candidate for chancellor, Alice Weidel, calls for a tough policy towards immigrants.
Her manifesto also includes Germany leaving the eurozone and reversing the decision to abandon nuclear energy.
Could Weidel’s views resonate with voters and allow the AfD to become an important player in German politics?
Leader: Laura Kyle
Guests:
Olaf Boehnke – Director and Senior Advisor, Democracy Alliance Foundation
Jessica Berlin – non-resident associate, Center for European Policy Analysis
Ulrich Brueckner – professor of European studies at Stanford University in Berlin