Why Germany’s Far-Right Party Is Causing Such a Big Fight

The AfD party is gaining power, and politicians are arguing over whether they should be banned or ignored.

There is a big political storm happening in Germany right now. It is all about a party called the AfD. The name stands for 'Alternative for Germany.' For a long time, other German politicians had a rule: they refused to work with the AfD. They called this rule a 'firewall.' It was like a wall built to keep the far-right party away from any real power. But that wall is starting to crumble. The AfD is getting more votes, and it is becoming harder for the other parties to keep them out. Because the AfD is getting stronger, people are scared. Many worry that their ideas are dangerous for democ…