The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD), founded in 2013, is expected to win seats in parliament for the first time in its history. During the previous election, AfD failed to pass the five percent threshold, but its popularity has surged over the past two years due to the migrant crisis. The party advocates strict border control, forced deportation of migrants, and other policies generally perceived as being anti-migrant.

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