The far-right Alternative for Germany party has voted to replace its existing youth organization with one over which it would have more control. Party leaders have faced problems with some of the group's past activities.

Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has voted to swap out its controversial youth organization - a group which intelligence officials classify as right-wing extremist - with a new one. At a party conference on Sunday ahead of Germany's national elections on February 23,

Germany's populist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) is gathering on Sunday to finalize its election programme, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) resumes its party conference, discussing a controversial move to replace its youth wing.

Thousands of people demonstrated against a convention held by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) on Saturday as political parties launched their campaigns for next month’s national election.A heavy police presence was in place in Riesa – in the eastern state of Saxony,

Thousands attempt to block delegates from attending meeting where Alice Weidel chosen as AfD’s candidate for chancellor.

Summit attendees are expected to formally nominate Alice Weidel as the far-right candidate for chancellor in next month’s election.