The AfD's approval rating has fallen to 26% as co-leader Tino Charupella signals that the party will not pursue mass deportations of migrants, arguing that such a policy would divide the country.
Instead, the AfD says it will focus on rising prices and sweeping cuts to social services, issues that affect the entire population. Referring to the demonstrations and riots in the streets of Germany, Cherupela called for unity and said: "We must unite and not divide. Our goal is social peace and a good future for everyone."