What the AfD would do in power | Berlin Briefing Podcast

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Published 5/22/2026, 9:51:16 AM · Updated 5/22/2026, 2:50:12 PMBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team

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  • The AfD is surging in the polls - in some regions, it's way out in front of Germany’s traditional parties.
  • But despite record support, the far-right party still has almost no real executive power.
  • Why is that?
  • And could that soon change?
  • In this episode, we break down how Germany’s political system limits - and could eventually allow - the AfD’s path to power.

Published May 22, 2026.


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