American tech billionaire Elon Musk made a surprise address at the campaign launch for Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as thousands of people gathered across the country to protest the rise of the far-right party.

Germany is witnessing an election campaign like none before it. With rare bouts of mud-slinging, a resurgent far right eyeing unprecedented gains, and war raging on the EU's doorstep - all set against the uncertain backdrop of a second Trump presidency - a nervous atmosphere permeates Europe's largest economy,

A Russian disinformation campaign is seeking to boost the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), undermine mainstream German parties and sow worries about the economy ahead of the country's Feb. 23 election,

Tens of thousands of Germans protested in Berlin and other cities against the rise of the far-right, anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany party.