Mobility by AfD Politician Angers Descendants of Jewish Industrialist Family: ‘I Really Exploded’
A controversial campaign event by AfD politician Björn Höcke, featuring a Simson moped, has sparked outrage among descendants of the company's Jewish founders due to its historical ties to Nazi appropriation.
Protests in Western Germany Against Visit by AfD Politician
Thousands protested in western Germany against the visit of AfD politician Björn Höcke, as tensions rise regarding the party's influence in upcoming regional elections.
Party Conference: Höcke Supporters Want to Take Over the AfD in NRW
Supporters of Höcke are attempting to take control of the AfD in North Rhine-Westphalia, sparking tensions within the party.
Anti-AfD protest: 3,500 people demonstrate against Höcke's appearance in Allgäu
Approximately 3,500 people protested against an election campaign appearance by Björn Höcke, the AfD leader from Thuringia, in Lindenberg, Bavaria.
Visiting Bavaria: Sharp Criticism of White Sausage Breakfast with Höcke
The AfD party faced backlash for hosting a breakfast with controversial leader Björn Höcke in the Bavarian parliament, amid concerns about his extremist views.
Local Election Campaign in Bavaria: AfD Politician Höcke Allowed to Speak in Lindenberg – and in the State Parliament
Thuringian AfD leader Björn Höcke has received approval from the Augsburg Administrative Court to speak in Lindenberg despite previous attempts by the city to ban him due to his controversial reputation.
Decision of the Administrative Court of Augsburg: AfD Politician Höcke Allowed to Speak in Lindenberg
The Administrative Court of Augsburg ruled that AfD politician Björn Höcke can give a speech in Lindenberg, overturning a city decision to ban his appearance.
Convicted Right-Wing Extremist: How Two Bavarian Communities Are Resisting Björn Höcke
Two Bavarian communities are taking action to prevent far-right politician Björn Höcke from speaking at their events, causing a backlash within his party, the AfD.
Local Election Campaign in Bavaria: The City of Lindenberg Plans a Speaking Ban for AfD Politician Höcke
The city of Lindenberg in Bavaria plans to implement a speaking ban on AfD leader Björn Höcke following a court ruling.
Nepotism: Even the AfD leader has a "taint"
Concerns grow within the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party over nepotism as more cases of party members awarding jobs to relatives surface, leading to doubts about the party's credibility.
Parliament President König: The Höcke Conqueror
Thuringian Parliament President Thadäus König faces provocations and hostility from the AfD, effectively managing the challenges with a calm demeanor.
Höcke repeats SA solution in the Thuringian State Parliament - Police initiate investigations
Thuringian AfD leader Björn Höcke is again under investigation for allegedly repeating the banned SA slogan "Everything for Germany" in the Thuringian State Parliament, which has caught the attention of the criminal police.
Germany Blog: Police Investigate Höcke
The police have launched an investigation against Björn Höcke, the chairman of the AfD in Thuringia, due to his statements made during a session of the Thuringian state parliament.
Voigt remains Prime Minister: Höcke fails with maneuver in Thuringia
The Prime Minister of Thuringia, Mario Voigt, remains in office despite challenges from the AfD, who seek to replace him amid allegations of plagiarism.
SZ in the evening: News from February 4, 2026
In Thüringen, far-right leader Höcke fails to replace the Prime Minister Voigt in a no-confidence vote amid plagiarism allegations.
Vote of No Confidence in Thuringia: Höcke Seeks the Big Stage, but Voigt Wins
The Thuringian Parliament resumed regular operations following a vote of no confidence initiated by the AfD against Prime Minister Mario Voigt, ultimately resulting in a defeat for AfD leader Björn Höcke.
Thuringian State Parliament: One more vote is a small success for Höcke
The AfD's attempt to unseat Thuringian Prime Minister Voigt through a no-confidence vote failed, with evidence suggesting one and a half dissenters among the votes.
Vote of No Confidence: Voigt's Vulnerability and Höcke's Advantage
Mario Voigt survived the vote of no confidence, but the cost of enforcing his policies has increased, which the Left Party will make him feel, to the delight of the AfD.
Germany Blog: Höcke gets a voice from another faction
The article discusses Björn Höcke, the leader of the AfD faction, gaining support in a constructive vote of no confidence against Thüringen's Prime Minister Mario Voigt.
Höcke fails with vote of no confidence against Prime Minister Voigt
Thuringia's AfD faction leader Björn Höcke has failed in his vote of no confidence against Prime Minister Mario Voigt, with reporter Daniel Koop stating that the AfD's tactical game did not succeed.
33 Yes Votes, One Abstention - Höcke Fails in No-Confidence Vote Against Prime Minister Voigt
Thuringia's AfD faction leader Björn Höcke failed to secure a majority in a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Mario Voigt (CDU), despite receiving one more vote than the total number of seats held by the AfD faction.
Thuringia: Prime Minister Voigt survives vote of no confidence - Höcke loses
Thuringia's Prime Minister Mario Voigt successfully survived a no-confidence vote in the Erfurt state parliament, receiving more votes than his opponent Björn Höcke from the AfD, who had pushed for the vote following a scandal about Voigt's doctoral degree.
Thuringian State Parliament: Only Björn Höcke is on the ballot
The AfD is attempting to oust Minister President Mario Voigt through a constructive vote of no confidence, proposing their faction leader Björn Höcke as his successor.
Thuringian State Parliament: Only Björn Höcke is on the ballot
In Thuringia, the AfD is attempting to unseat Prime Minister Mario Voigt in a constructive vote of no confidence, proposing its faction leader Björn Höcke as the successor.
Vote of No Confidence Against Voigt - Björn Höcke Wants to Become Minister-President Today
A vote of no confidence against Thüringen's Minister-President Voigt is set for today at 2 PM, with AfD leader Björn Höcke aiming to replace him.
Germany Blog: No-confidence vote in Thuringia: Höcke runs against Voigt
A no-confidence vote in Thuringia features Björn Höcke challenging Mario Voigt, with low expectations for Höcke's success.
Björn Höcke runs in the vote of no confidence against Mario Voigt
Thuringia's Prime Minister Mario Voigt faces a vote of no confidence initiated by the AfD faction, with its leader Björn Höcke running as a candidate for the position.
Initiative 'Care Against the Right': 'We Would Also Care for Höcke'
The initiative 'Care Against the Right' highlights the impact of the right-wing shift in hospitals, particularly affecting international healthcare professionals.
"The remnants of the bourgeois facade are being disposed of" - Ramelow criticizes AfD party conference in Thuringia
Bodo Ramelow criticizes the AfD's choice of Erfurt for their upcoming party conference, viewing it as a submission to Thuringia's AfD leader Höcke.