A Gathering with the AfD and Union, Discussions Held Remotely with a CDU Politician
The Alternative for Germany (AfD), a political party in Germany, is currently under scrutiny due to the growing far-right extremism within its ranks. This concern has been echoed by the federal government, which is working to reduce support for the AfD, but efforts so far have not yielded success [1].
The numbers indicate that support for the AfD has not been reduced, with the party consistently polling above the 5% threshold required for representation in the German parliament [1][2]. This persistent support is a cause for concern, given the far-right extremist elements within the AfD.
Meanwhile, another political party in Germany, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has been making headlines. CDU politician Caroline Bosbach has rejected another accusation, but the party remains in the spotlight [3].
Elsewhere, the Liberal Democrats (FDP) are in a rebuilding phase. The party underperformed dramatically in the February 2025 federal election, barely crossing the 5% threshold with about 4.3% vote share [5][1]. Following this election disaster, the FDP is actively working on regrouping with a new program to redefine its political platform and recover support [5].
Current polls show the FDP polling below 5%, around 3.3–4%, indicating a tough road ahead [1][4]. The party's role in government ended after internal coalition conflicts contributed to the collapse of the SPD-Greens-FDP coalition in early 2025 [2]. The resulting political instability and the rise of other parties like the AfD further complicate the FDP’s prospects.
In summary, the AfD is facing growing far-right extremism and struggling to gain support, while the FDP is in a rebuilding phase, endeavouring to redefine its identity and policies to improve its electoral standing before the 2029 election cycle. The CDU, another major German political party, continues to make headlines, with CDU politician Caroline Bosbach recently rejecting another accusation.
The growing concern over the AfD's far-right extremist elements within the party persists, as polls show consistent support above the 5% threshold, indicating a challenging road ahead for efforts to reduce its political influence. Simultaneously, the Liberal Democrats (FDP) are in a rebuilding phase, focusing on redefining their political platform and policies in a bid to improve their electoral standing before the 2029 election cycle, with polls indicating a challenging period, as they currently poll below 5%. Meanwhile, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) remains a significant player in German politics, with CDU politician Caroline Bosbach under scrutiny following another accusation. In the realm of policy-and-legislation and general-news, these three political parties continue to shape the political landscape of Germany.
