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Germany AfD: Right-wingers set to move further right
Source: BBC
Germany AfD: Right-wingers set to move further right
22 April 2017 Europe
The populist, anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) has rejected a bid by its co-leader to move the party closer to the mainstream.
Frauke Petry had wanted the AfD to seek coalition with other parties and reject extremist views but delegates in Cologne rejected her approach.
She has announced she will not contest general elections this year and the party must choose a replacement.
Outside the conference protesters clashed with police.
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22 April 2017 Europe
The populist, anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) has rejected a bid by its co-leader to move the party closer to the mainstream.
Frauke Petry had wanted the AfD to seek coalition with other parties and reject extremist views but delegates in Cologne rejected her approach.
She has announced she will not contest general elections this year and the party must choose a replacement.
Outside the conference protesters clashed with police.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-39677510
