About this episode

The episode discusses the strong position of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as it prepares for the five state elections in Germany in 2026.

Five state elections will be held in Germany in 2026. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) enters this “super election year” in a strong position: it is the largest opposition party …

Topics covered

• German politics
• state elections
• Alternative for Germany
• opposition parties
• 2026 elections

Keywords

• AfD
• Germany
• state elections
• politics
• opposition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Alternative for Germany

Places: Germany

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