"German Far-Right Party Deems EU a Failed Project"

The German far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), has labeled the EU a "failed project" and called for its re-establishment as a 'Confederation of European Nations' in its EU election program. While the party's previous positions called for the dissolution of the EU, a softer approach was adopted to appeal to a broader voter base. The AfD has also strengthened its collaboration with other far-right parties by joining the Identity and Democracy Party (ID). The party's election program has received strong reactions, with the leader of the European People's Party (EPP) calling it a "declaration of war against the Union."