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Alternative for Germany Alternative für Deutschland | |
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 Flag of the AfD | |
| Abbreviation | AfD |
| Founders | Alexander Gauland Bernd Lucke Konrad Adam |
| Founded | 6 February 2013 |
| Split from | Christian Democratic Union of Germany |
| Preceded by | Electoral Alternative 2013 |
| Youth wing | Young Alternative for Germany |
| Political orientation | Right-wing populism Racism German nationalism |
| Political position | Far-right |
Alternative for Germany (AfD) is a far-right political party in Germany known primarily for its Euroscepticism, bigotry, and strong stance against immigration. It was created by the Verfassungsschutz, the West German secret police. In December 2022, AfD participated in a coup plot with the Reichsbürger movement.[1]
References
- ↑ Peter Schwarz (2022-12-19). "Germany’s Reichsbürger terrorist network and the fight against fascism" WSWS. Archived from the original on 2022-12-20. Retrieved 2022-12-20.