Alternative for Germany is a far-right and right-wing populist political party in Germany. The AfD is Eurosceptic, and opposes immigration into Germany, especially Muslim immigration. The name of the party reflects its resistance to policies of Angela Merkel with her insistence on German: Alternativlosigkeit. The German judiciary has classified the party as a "suspected extremist" party.
Leading right-wing figures in Europe have also weighed in, criticising the German authorities for failing to take stronger..
Weidel promises to revive the economy, reduce migration and roll back climate policies.