A recent poll has Germany’s far right AfD party loseing support, even as one board member leaves after internal bickering over the direction of the party. But Merkel’s brand remains strong.

Two top businessmen in Germany have now thrown their support—and their money—behind Alternative For Germany, the country’s anti-Euro party. This is another step forward for the AfD’s legitimacy, but Merkel’s continued popularity will be a major obstacle to further growth.