The AfD's Rise: A Canary in the Coal Mine for European Politics? Germany is on the cusp of a potentially seismic shift, with far reaching implications for Europe.
The Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party, long considered a fringe force, is poised to win its first taste of power in Saxony Anhalt this Sunday.
The AfD's rapid ascent can be attributed in part to its ability to tap into East Germans' deep seated sense of disaffection.