German far right capitalises on high-profile migrant crimes Germany's far right feeds media reports of violence by foreigners into its narrative of a country threatened by one million new arrivals, using mostly the internet and social networks as a means of disseminating exaggerated facts, shortcuts or fake news. Alternative for Germany (AfD) hopes this strategy that made it the biggest opposition party in 2017's national election will pay off once again next month, when voters elect a new European Parliament. IMAGES and SOUNDBITES