Germany is at a crossroads and now for Friedrich Merz the hard work begins. The point of this election was never just about a nation’s struggle to rediscover its economic…
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German: ‘Firewall’ under threat after AfD success
Is German ‘firewall’ under threat after AfD success?One in five Germans put an X in the box for Alternative for Germany (AfD) on Sunday: a record result that has made…
Germany: Conservatives celebrate, but far right enjoy record result
Friedrich Merz’s conservatives have won Germany’s election, well ahead of rival parties but short of the 30% vote-share they had expected. “Let’s celebrate tonight and in the morning, we’ll get…
Germany: Voting begins in high-stakes election
Germans are going to the polls after an intense election campaign dominated by their country’s faltering economy and a succession of deadly attacks that have made migration and security a…
Germany: Far right looks for breakthrough in election
A political tidal wave is crashing across Germany. That’s what the hard-right nationalist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party firmly believes. It is labelled “radical”, “racist” and “anti-democratic” by opponents. Germany’s…
Germany: Final push for votes as frontrunner vows to lead in Europe
Germany’s rival political leaders will take their fight for votes right to the last minute in a push that reflects the pivotal nature of Sunday’s election, not just for their…
Germany: Young men are turning to the far right
The AfD – which has long been accused of anti-migrant rhetoric – is celebrating endorsements from tech billionaire, Elon Musk, who owns the social media site X. He has hosted…
Germany: Thousands protest against far-right in Berlin
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Berlin to protest what they see as a breach of a taboo in post-war German politics. The protests came after…
Germany: Immigration bill rejected despite far-right backing
aThe German parliament has rejected immigration measures put forward by the conservative opposition and backed by the far-right. Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz, who is tipped to be…
Germany: CDU Party could rely on far-right again for immigration vote
The man tipped to be Germany’s next leader could rely on support from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party for the second time in a week, a move that…