Merkel says AfD won’t affect policies
(VOVWORLD) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday that the Alternative for Germany party (AfD), Germany’s third largest party following the German election, won’t affect German’s policies on refugees, Europe, or diplomacy.
 AfD candidate Alexander Gauland (L) at an event following Berlin's election on September 24, 2017 (Photo: AFP/VNA) |
Merkel said her party will form a coalition with the Greens, the business-friendly Free Democrats (FDP), and the Social Democrats (SPD). She added that 3 other parties are responsible for building a stable government. She said forming a government is not the most urgent issue in Europe. She assured European leaders that Germany will act responsibly in the transition phase.