Alternative for Germany (AfD)
The AfD is a right-wing populist political party in Germany whose platform
has evolved significantly since its founding as an anti-euro party. Key aspects
of their platform include:
Euroscepticism: Advocating for Germany to leave the EU or for significant EU
reforms to reclaim national sovereignty.
Anti-Immigration and Anti-Islam policies: Promoting strict restrictions on
immigration and asylum, opposing multiculturalism, banning foreign funding of
mosques, and banning the burka.
Nationalism: Emphasizing German national identity and traditional family
values.
Direct Democracy: Advocating for referenda based on the Swiss model, allowing
citizens to vote directly on laws and international treaties.
Skepticism of Climate Change Policies: Opposing Germany's renewable energy
act and denying human-caused global warming.
Closer Relations with Russia: Seeking to lift sanctions against Russia.
Law and Order: Focusing on domestic security and justice.
Economic Liberalism: In its early years, it positioned itself as an
economically liberal and conservative movement, though this focus has blurred
over time in favor of its anti-immigration platform.