Germany's far-right AfD weakened by infighting, virus fears
The far right AfD has campaigned against immigration, multiculturalism and Islam AFP/File

Berlin (AFP) - A long simmering row between the leaders of Germany's far-right AfD party and its radical fringe has boiled over, sapping their strength as Chancellor Angela Merkel climbs in the polls.As voters look for steady leadership amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Alternative for Germany party, which had capitalised on fears linked to the large 2015-16 refugee influx, has struggled to keep a lid on an increasingly toxic infighting.A feud between populist ultra-conservatives and elements in the party with ties to the right-wing extremist scene came to a head over the weekend after the pa...


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