# Germany’s AfD labeled far-right, populist or extremist

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- DW, 2026-08-17 10:51 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-afd-is-labeled-far-right-populist-or-extremist/a-78395043?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> The Alternative for Germany is described with terms including right-wing, far-right, fascist and populist. Political scientist Armin Pfahl-Traughber says “far-right extremist” is more fitting because of what he sees as the party’s rejection of democratic values alongside an emphasis on ethnic identity. The glossary also explains right-wing conservatism and völkisch ideology.