AfD candidate Alice Weidel seeks to boost party's influence ahead of February election in Germany

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is polling second ahead of the general election in February. Alice Weidel is the party's candidate for chancellor, promoting strict immigration policies and advocating for Germany to leave the euro. Since its founding in 2013, the AfD has gained significant political influence. Weidel's platform also includes reversing Germany's decision to abandon nuclear power, aiming to attract more voters. The upcoming election will test whether Weidel's extreme views resonate with the electorate, potentially increasing the AfD's power in German politics.