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How has the AfD influenced German politics and discussions about immigration?

The AfD’s platform includes stopping government spending on refugees, returning refugees to their home countries, removing the right of foreigners to seek asylum, and restricting Islam’s influence. The party is unapologetically pro-German, which, along with its rhetoric, has made other Germans wary. Other parties refuse to form coalitions with the AfD.