AfD struggles to form government in Germany despite landmark election victory

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has secured a landmark election victory in Germany but is currently facing significant challenges in forming a government. Despite its electoral success, the party remains isolated in its efforts to establish a governing coalition.

Founded in 2013 as a eurosceptic movement, the AfD has gained political momentum by adopting an increasingly hardline stance on immigration. This policy shift resonated with voters following the 2015 migration crisis, during which approximately one million people fled to Germany.