Populism Extremism Public Perception Migration Policy Alice Weidel Opposition Radicalism Democratic Processes Controversial Policies Collaboration Democracy Party Relations Political Alliances Tino Chrupalla Sahra Wagenknecht Collaboration with Other Parties Comparative Analysis Opposition to AfD Destabilization Efforts BSW Nationalism Support for Trump's Proposal Policy Goals Opposition to EU Party Characteristics Historical Context Neonazism Criticism of AfD Political Controversies Political Strategy Right-Wing Populism Impact on Local Governance Impact on Governance Extreme Politics Public Response Coalition Politics Collaboration Exclusion Transatlantic Relations Media Reactions Voter Outreach Cooperation Political Opposition Criticism of Candidates Ideology CDU's Position Against AfD Opposition Parties Opposition from Unions Björn Höcke Impact on Society Protests Against AfD Youth Movements Collaboration with Extremists Criticism CDU's Positioning Stance on AfD Radicalization Party Bans