Germany mourns victims of Munich terror attack as far-right AfD party gains support in polls

Germany is mourning after a recent suspected terror attack in Munich, marking the third such incident during the current election cycle. A 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker drove into a crowd, killing a mother and her child, and injuring over two dozen others. The rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has been notable, with recent polls showing it at around 21 percent, second only to the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). The AfD is using these attacks to advocate for stricter immigration policies. Political tensions are high as the country prepares for elections on Sunday. The CDU leader, Friedrich Merz, has faced backlash for considering cooperation with the AfD, which has been labeled as far-right by some. Counter-protests against the AfD have also occurred, reflecting deep divisions in public opinion.