German party leader confronts far-right rivals following electoral breakthrough

A prominent German opposition leader engaged in a heated parliamentary debate with representatives of the far-right AfD party in the wake of their recent electoral gains. The tense confrontation reflected deepening political divisions as mainstream parties respond to the AfD's rising influence in German politics. The exchange highlighted the complex political landscape Germany faces as it contends with the party's growing electoral support and the mainstream establishment's efforts to counter what they view as a democratic challenge.