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Frauke Petry
Frauke Petry chaired the far-right lternative für Deutschland (AfD) party from 2015 to 2017.
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What is the AfD's Petry doing in Russia?
Weeks before a series of elections the head of Germany's populist right-wing AfD party, Frauke Petry, is in Moscow.
Head of the AfD holds Moscow meetings
The head of Germany's populist party AfD met with high-level Russian politicians in a secretive meeting.
AfD and Trump
At first glance it would seem that there are a lot of similarities between Donald Trump and the AfD.
Power struggles in the AfD
Will constant infighting influence the German right-wing populist AfD party's chances at the polls this year?
AfD and the Holocaust
How do AfD supporters see Germany’s obligation to remember its Nazi past?
AfD's Petry wants to nix right to asylum
In a newspaper interview, the leader of the nationalist AfD argued that the law was no longer relevant.
'Long live the nations of Europe!'
What does the future of Europe look like according to the right-wing ENF faction? DW's Kate Brady reports.
Right-wing populists to meet in Germany
The right-wing populist group in the European Parliament is holding a conference in the western German city of Koblenz.
Media blocked from populist parties gathering
The heads of some of Europe's top populist parties will meet later this month, and they don't want any prying eyes.
How radical is Europe's right?
DW takes a look at some leading faces of the continent's right-wing scene.
The German Press Ball in the age of populism
Frauke Petry wasn't invited to the German Press Ball; DW columnist Gero Schliess wonders what signal that sends.
AfD co-head Meuthen won't run in Bundestag election
Despite steady growth, AfD co-leader Jörg Meuthen said he would not run in the 2017 general elections.
AfD threatened by Saarland Nazi ties
Germany's AfD is facing a civil war after its court of arbitration ruled that its Saarland chapter won't be disbanded.
National Front and AfD: Sisters or strangers?
France's National Front party and Germany's AfD have things in common, but there are others that divide them, too.
Bavarian finance minister: scores of refugees safe to return
A senior Bavarian cabinet minister has suggested that it was safe to have hundreds of thousands of refugees sent back.
Right-wing AfD avoids leader poll
AfD representatives voted overwhelmingly against holding a special party conference to determine a new leader.
AfD 'not an alternative for Germany'
As the right-wing AfD's congress got underway, DW asked residents of Bonn what they make of the party's growing success.
German PEGIDA set to start political party
Anti-Islamization movement PEGIDA is founding a political party, the movement's head Lutz Bachmann said.
German right-wing AfD splits in state parliament
The AfD has split into two groups in the state parliament of Baden-Württemberg, announced AfD co-leader Jörg Meuthen.
AfD moves to boot lawmaker for anti-Semitism
The nationalist AfD has promised to file a motion to expel controversial legislator Wolfgang Gedeon.
Europe's right-wing parties urge Brexit
Gathering in Austria for a "Patriotic Spring," populist and far-right leaders have urged Britons to leave the EU.
German and Austria populist leaders meet on mountaintop
The heads of Germany and Austria's nationalist parties have met to boost cooperation on their Euroskeptic platforms.
German populist leader Petry accused of perjury
The head of the Alternative for Germany party is being investigated over allegations she lied under oath.
Meeting between AfD and Muslim group breaks down
A meeting between Germany's AfD and the head of the country's main Muslim organization has ended in acrimony.
AfD leader Petry
Frauke Petry of the nationalist AfD party has accused Muslims of preferring Shariah law to national legislation.
Germany's AfD adopts anti-Islam manifesto
The Alternative for Germany party has declared that Islam is not a part of their country.
Populist AfD rebrands at party convention
A new manifesto is currently under debate as the right-wing Alternative for Germany met for its party congress.
Transcript: Tim Sebastian interviews Frauke Petry
DW's Tim Sebastian spoke to Frauke Petry, leader of the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Leipzig.
Frauke Petry interview goes viral
Tim Sebastian's interview with AfD leader Petry went viral in what social media users called a "demantling" interview.
AfD softens manifesto following leak
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has weakened some of the contentious elements of its manifesto in a new draft.
Tim Sebastian vs. Frauke Petry
AfD leader Frauke Petry and DW's Tim Sebastian discussing the responsibilities of a free press.
Frauke Petry on Conflict Zone
Is the AfD's Frauke Petry promoting a "worried" or a xenophobic world view?
Frauke Petry's AfD: Worried or xenophobic citizens?
Frauke Petry is the leader of the anti-mass-immigration AfD. She is on Conflict Zone this week.
WorldLink: The populist threat
This week on the show: A first half special on populism and the fallout from German state elections, including a profile of the surging anti-immigration AfD party and its leader Frauke Petry. Plus, the Syrian refugees who are getting a warm welcome at a Canadian ice rink, and the black American rapper and DJ who, after converting to Islam, converted to Judaism and now lives Israel.
Inside Europe: Merkel's losses
Heinz SSchulte, a political analyst talks to Helen Seeney about German politics following three big elections on Sunday.
What does the AfD stand for?
Here's what you need to know about the populist Alternative for Germany party.
AfD third in Hesse municipal vote
The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) has performed strongly in Hesse, a week ahead of three key state elections.
AfD seeks support to become 'people's party'
Alternative for Germany's Thuringia chairman says he sees the party as the "chancellor party" in the near future.
AfD overtakes center left in Germany's east
The AfD party has pulled ahead of Germany's traditional center-left Social Democrats in Saxony-Anhalt.
'Better off dead than married to AfD's Petry'
The German EU commissioner has lashed out against the AfD party for its anti-migration stance.
AfD party's Berlin offices vandalized
The Euroskeptic Alternative for Germany party has seen a spate of attacks against its branches across the country.
AfD party leader Petry banned from Augsburg city hall
The leader of Germany's euroskeptic party has been barred from giving a speech in Augsburg's town hall.
AfD deputy backpedals on shooting at refugees
Beatrix von Storch has said she supports firearms against illegal female refugees at Germany's border, but not children.
'AfD should be under surveillance'
Germany's vice chancellor wants a right-wing party monitored by intelligence services after a call to shoot at refugees.
AfD leader calls for police right to shoot at refugees
Frauke Petry has said German police should be able to shoot at refugees "if necessary."
Uniting conservatives and the far-right
Björn Höcke of Alternative for Germany awoke uncomfortable memories when he invoked "a thousand years of Germany."
Former AfD chief sets up new euroskeptic party
A founding member of the euroskeptic party Alternative for Germany, Bernd Lucke, has founded a new rival group.
AfD founding member to leave party
The former head of Germany's AfD party has announced he is withdrawing completely from the party he helped found.
An alternative for the AfD
Germany's euroskeptic AfD party has chosen conservative party member Frauke Petry as its new head.
Germany's euroskeptic AfD party seeks to heal rifts
The euroskeptic political party Alternative for Germany has gathered for a convention to elect its future leadership.
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