The far-right Alternative for Germany is buoyant as it eyes a slice of power in regional elections

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is gaining momentum ahead of regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where it aims to secure a significant vote share. The party, which achieved its best national result in 2023, is holding a convention to extend the leadership of Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla while facing protests and concerns over its governance capabilities.