Germany’s far right at odds over conscription
Rift within AfD deepens as anti-Nato wing appears to prevail ahead of September vote in eastern states
Rift within AfD deepens as anti-Nato wing appears to prevail ahead of September vote in eastern states

Growing rightwing support has started to strain ties between dominant IG Metall and its members

Party under scrutiny over combination of its links to Moscow and access to sensitive information

Decision follows coalition dispute over push for bill to include automatic return to conscription

AfD party officials used taxpayers’ money to hire family members, media investigation shows

Objections from Social Democrats jeopardise efforts to boost country’s armed forces

Local elections set to cement right-wing shift in North Rhine-Westphalia, a former Social Democrat stronghold