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Alternative for Germany (AfD)
MediaBias News has published 10 stories involving Alternative for Germany (AfD), from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · RussiaGerman Chancellor Merz Warns of Russian Destabilisation Efforts
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned of daily Russian efforts to destabilise the country, alongside threats from political extremists. Speaking at a party congress, Merz also called for unity within his coalition and advocated for lower electricity taxes for consumers.
Russia3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
PoliticsAfD Wins Regional Election, Migrants Fear Deportation
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has won a regional election in Saxony-Anhalt, leading to fears among migrants of deportations and stricter asylum policies. A Syrian doctor in Magdeburg is contemplating a return to Syria with her family.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · UkraineGerman Chancellor Merz visits Kyiv, pledges continued support
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv in early October 2026, pledging ongoing support for Ukraine. The visit occurred amidst Germany's energy crisis and domestic political challenges for Merz's party, drawing criticism from some German politicians.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 62 · Craft 87 · Hype 15- Politics
German security agencies debate restricting information after election results
German state election results have intensified official debate over restricting access to secret information. Concerns have been raised that far-right and far-left parties, if in power, could leak sensitive data to Russia or organised crime groups.
4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 20 
Politics · European UnionPutin blames Western globalists for European events and Ukraine conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that events in Europe, including the AfD's success in a German state election, stem from "system errors" by Western globalists. He also reiterated his view that the West's actions caused the conflict in Ukraine.
European Union3 min readTrust 56 · Craft 77 · Hype 15
Politics · RussiaAfD Wins Saxony-Anhalt Election, First Far-Right State Victory
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has won state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, according to exit polls. This marks the first time a far-right party has achieved such a result in modern German history, though it is unclear if the AfD can form a government alone.
Russia3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 65
Politics · European UnionAfD attacks Bauhaus art movement ahead of Saxony-Anhalt election
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has targeted the Bauhaus art movement, calling it an 'aberration of modernism' in its election program. The attacks have drawn criticism from the country's culture minister, who compared the language to that used by Nazis.
European Union3 min readTrust 82 · Craft 75 · Hype 15
PoliticsMagdeburg Pride parade draws thousands ahead of state election
Thousands attended the annual pride parade in Magdeburg, Germany, on Saturday, August 22, 2026, to advocate for LGBT rights. The event took place with increased security measures and ahead of a state election where the far-right AfD party is expected to perform strongly.
3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Media · European UnionDer Spiegel labels AfD politician Ulrich Siegmund 'most dangerous man in Germany'
Der Spiegel featured AfD politician Ulrich Siegmund on its cover as 'the most dangerous man in Germany', prompting Siegmund to joke on X that he would reveal AfD payments to the magazine if his election result exceeds a high threshold. Right-rated outlets called the story a failure of left-wing media strategy.
European Union4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 41 · Hype 55- Media · United States
Naomi Seibt seeks US State Department funding for far-right media network
Naomi Seibt, a German far-right influencer linked to the AfD, applied for US State Department funding to launch the Freedom Alliance of the West, a media network promoting free speech and sovereignty. The State Department confirmed its programming supports European allies but did not comment on the application.
United States4 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
