Is liberal democracy under threat? The success of the AfD party in Germany’s federal elections has caused fears over Europe’s future.
German far right makes record gains
Polarisation: Dissatisfaction among Germany's youth is believed to have had a significant influence on the outcome of the election, with many young people drifting to political groups on the far-left and far-right fringes. Glossary
Fascist - Following fascism, a set of ideologies that advocates dictatorial power, political violence, suppression of opposition, traditional gender roles, and official racism.
Adolf Hitler - A dictator, and the leader of Nazi Germany during World War Two.
Benito Mussolini - The fascist dictator of Italy from 1922 to 1943.
Democracy - A system of government based on the idea of rule by the people.
Euroscepticism - Dislike of the European Union.
Coalition - Two sides working together officially.
Consensus - General agreement. It was originally a Latin word.
Repatriation - Sending someone back to their country of origin.
Right Wing - A political viewpoint supporting a smaller state, with a greater role for the free market and business.
Pariah - An outcast.
Economic Stagnation - An economy with very low or no growth.
Outlier - A person or thing that is very different to other people or things.
Liberal democracy - A system of government in which governments are elected and the rights and freedoms of the individual is protected.