Germany's AfD rethinks its anti-euro roots as Europe's right advances

Summary

Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) is reconsidering its anti-euro stance as the European right gains ground. Reports say the party now appears closer than ever to entering government at national level before the end of the decade. Its rising popularity has prompted debate over how to balance an anti-establishment identity with the need to appear a credible partner to allies.

Timeline

1. The Straits Times

   2 Nov 2026, 06:07 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that Germany's AfD is rethinking its anti-euro roots as Europe's right advances, and that the party now appears closer than ever to entering government at national level before the end of the decade.

2. The Japan Times

   2 Nov 2026, 07:32 UTCSource ↗

   The Japan Times reports that the AfD's popularity is prompting debate over how to balance its anti-establishment identity with the need to appear a credible partner to allies.