Now playing Next Europe Decoded Nationalist left group could arise in European Parliament. This is how Leftist fractions and parties from across the EU are ready to join forces in a new parliament group to compete with the far right on appeasement with Russia, working-class rights and migration, Euronews Super Poll reports. 29/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Why are German young people so easily seduced by AfD's ideas? Recent voter surveys say between 14% and 22% of under-30s would vote for the far-right Alternative for Germany party in the upcoming European elections. But who are these potential voters? 28/05/2024
Now playing Next Germany Far-right AfD makes gains but fails to win outright in local elections The far-right German party has fallen short in its longtime stronghold, auguring ill for its performance in the European Parliament elections. 28/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news How did Gigi D'Agostino's techno classic become far-right hate song? Italian DJ's techno love song from 1999 has sparked outrage and bans in Germany after being adopted by extremists. What is going on? 28/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News AfD's lead candidate steps down from top job after EU allies pressure The AfD has been marred by multiple scandals over the past few months which has hurt its standing in the polls. 22/05/2024
Now playing Next Germany Green and AfD's politicians most at risk of violent attacks in Germany Attacks on Green politicians have almost tripled in the past half-decade, whilst violence against AfD politicians has decreased by around 20%. However, they're still the most common target, according to statistics. 17/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Co-leader of Germany's far-right AfD party fined for using Nazi slogan The case involved Björn Höcke's use of "Everything for Germany!" in a 2021 speech. While prosecutors said he knew it was originally a Nazi slogan, Höcke claimed it was an "everyday saying". 14/05/2024
Now playing Next Germany Germany limits cash benefit payments for asylum-seekers The new rule issues migrants a benefit card for local use, limiting cash withdrawals and banning international transfers. 13/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News How serious is the threat to German democracy from the far right? According to Euronews's latest Superpoll in April, Germany's far-right party AfD is polling in second place for the European elections next month. Is the current government doing enough to counteract the threat from the far right? 07/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Is the European Parliament under threat from espionage? Fears are mounting that the EU's democracy could be under threat from espionage. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News After Russiagate, MEPs rush to denounce emerging Chinagate Members of the European Parliament have reacted furiously after the institution was hit with fresh allegations of espionage. 23/04/2024
Now playing Next Germany Prominent AfD figure stands trial for using Nazi slogan Björn Höcke, 52, claims the banned phrase he used was simply an English translation of Donald Trump's 'America First' mantra. 18/04/2024
Now playing Next Germany Far-right AfD shrugs off Putin-propaganda allegations AfD candidate Petr Bystron has denied receiving money from a pro-Russian website. 09/04/2024
Now playing Next Germany German politician takes to TikTok to compete with far-right AfD Government figures worry that the far-right opposition party is gaining popularity with younger voters. 19/03/2024
Now playing Next Germany Increase in antisemitic vandalism at Holocaust sites in Germany Anti-Nazi campaigners in Germany are monitoring rising antisemitic activity at Holocaust memorials. 07/03/2024
Now playing Next Germany Mass turnout during Germany's weekend of anti far-right protests On Saturday, national authorities recorded a total of some 300,000 participants in protests across the country. 21/01/2024
Now playing Next Germany Bavaria's election could be an omen of rising extremism in Germany The country's second-most populous state has a long tradition of mainstream conservative politics, but trends towards the extreme are detectable. 07/10/2023
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Two years in, the German coalition is unpopular. The far-right is not Germany's ruling coalition, helmed by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, is well on its way to enact most of its pledges yet its popularity has plummeted to the benefit of the far-right AfD party. 03/10/2023
Now playing Next Germany German far-right extremism on the rise as Holocaust sites defaced Surveys show that hardcore political beliefs are spreading beyond traditionally right-wing demographic groups. 25/09/2023
Now playing Next Germany German far right surges in polls, alarming mainstream parties Alternative for Germany rejects claims that it is linked to extremists, but head of domestic intelligence has warned of 'astonishing parallels' with the 1920s and 1930s 02/06/2023