Wed Feb 12 16:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Far-Right Surge in Germany Raises Fears of Electoral Breakthrough
**Berlin, Germany** – Germany faces a potential political earthquake as the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is poised for a historic electoral breakthrough, according to a new investigation by *People & Power*. With a snap parliamentary election scheduled for February, recent polls show the AfD gaining significant traction, currently polling at 18-20%, placing it second in the race.
The AfD, known for its anti-immigration, anti-EU, and often pro-Putin stances, is currently under surveillance by German intelligence agencies. The documentary explores the factors fueling the party’s rise, pointing to widespread dissatisfaction with mainstream politics and economic stagnation as key contributors.
The prospect of the AfD gaining power for the first time since World War II is causing significant concern. While most parties have ruled out coalition with the AfD, and over 100 MPs are pushing for a ban on the party due to extremism concerns, its growing popularity raises questions about the limits of its ostracization.
*People & Power* travels across Germany, documenting the AfD’s party convention and exploring its strongholds in eastern Germany. The documentary also highlights the growing vulnerability felt by refugee communities facing a resurgence of anti-immigrant sentiment. The film raises critical questions about the future of German democracy in the face of this rising far-right threat.
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