Tag: AfD

AfD Deputy Mayor Elected in Gelsenkirchen

Signalling growing support in western Germany beyond their traditional eastern strongholds, the national conservatives are securing significant local victories.

Paving mosaic with the Volksbank logo outside a former branch of the German bank

German Banks Cut Ties with the Sovereigntist AfD

The AfD defends conservative values and opposes illegal migration. According to German banks, this makes the party ‘far-right’—leading to the closure of local AfD branches’ accounts.