https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-the-anti-afd-firewall-broke-german-politicsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-the-anti-afd-firewall-broke-german-politicshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-the-anti-afd-firewall-broke-german-politics#u45161Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:30:26 +0000Germany is divided over proposals to outlaw the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, with the government struggling to respond to the party's rising popularity. The AfD has tapped into East German nostalgia and is ahead in some polls, sparking concerns about its potential to gain significant power. The party's success has left the Christian Democrats paralyzed and raised questions about the country's ability to keep the far-right in check.Why it mattersThe AfD's rise has significant implications for Germany and the global community, as it has been associated with