JD Vance says Germany should work with the far right AfD and not ignore ‘the will of the people’
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JD Vance says Germany should work with the far right AfD and not ignore ‘the will of the people’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal ahead of his address, he criticised European leaders for their handling of migration issues, after Mr Trump’s hardline stance propelled him back into the White House. open image in gallery US vice president JD Vance speaks with the Nato secretary general at the 61st Munich Security Conference in Munich “It’s really about censorship and about migration, about this fear that President Trump and I have, that European leaders are kind of terrified of their own people,” Mr Vance said. open image in gallery Leader of right wing AfD Alice Weidel is hoping to make gains in the German elections next week He told the WSJ he will tell German politicians to end the country’s longstanding firewall around the AfD, known as “Brandmaeur”, which prevents all parties from working with the far-right group. open image in gallery Elon Musk has been accused of emboldening the far right inn Germany Mr Vance will back Mr Musk during his speech at the MSC, with the billionaire owner of X expected to be in the crowd, before claiming that the firewall, as well as the wider European opposition to the far right on the continent, is curtailing the will of the people.

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DC Edit | Big challenge for Germany amid changing world order
1 month ago

DC Edit | Big challenge for Germany amid changing world order

Deccan Chronicle  

The Germans have voted and short of saying ‘No Trump please, we are German’ they have done everything to keep an overbearing American influence out. Once he strikes a deal with the third-placed SDP he can try to fulfil his promise of dealing with the new world order in Trump’s second regime by seeing to it that Germany strengthens its …

Who are the AfD? Germany’s new far-right opposition and the subject of Elon Musk’s infatuation
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Who are the AfD? Germany’s new far-right opposition and the subject of Elon Musk’s infatuation

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Despite being designated by Germany’s domestic intelligence agency as …

The biggest takeaways from Germany’s election, which will bring change to the EU’s leading power
1 month ago

The biggest takeaways from Germany’s election, which will bring change to the EU’s leading power

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany faces its second change of leader in fewer than four years after the head of the center-right opposition, Friedrich Merz, won Sunday’s election, which saw a surge for a far-right party and a stinging defeat for outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz after first projections are announced during the election party at the Social Democratic …

Charting the rise of Germany’s far-right AfD party
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Charting the rise of Germany’s far-right AfD party

Al Jazeera  

The AfD doubles its share of the vote from 10.4 percent in 2021 to 20.8 percent, becoming Germany’s second largest political party. In a historic shift in Germany’s political landscape, the far-right Alternative for Germany has surged to become the second largest party in the Bundestag, winning 20.8 percent of the vote in federal elections. They include: Immigration controls, including …

Conservatives celebrate German election win as the far right sees historic success
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Conservatives celebrate German election win as the far right sees historic success

Associated Press  

BERLIN — German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives have won a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday, projections show. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print From left, Amira Mohamed Ali, co-leader of the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance, Jan van Aken, co-leader of the Left Party, Robert Habeck, Vice Chancellor and member of the …

Exit Polls Say Musk-Backed AfD Set To Score Best-Ever Showing As Germany Vote Ends
1 month ago

Exit Polls Say Musk-Backed AfD Set To Score Best-Ever Showing As Germany Vote Ends

ABP News  

German Election 2025: Germany voted on Sunday in a snap election described by the BBC as “significant not just for Germany but for the rest of Europe and beyond”. The controversial party, described by critics as extremist, and almost treated as a pariah by the country’s other political players, is polling second according to the exit polls released after voting …

German elections: Merz on course to be next chancellor and far right set to surge
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55 years, 2 months ago

German elections: Merz on course to be next chancellor and far right set to surge

CNN  

Alice Weidel, left, and Tino Chrupalla, co-leaders of the far-right Alternative for Germany, stand on stage during a party congress in Riesa, Germany, on January 11. They finished second overall in the EU vote, and regionally, in their heartland areas of East Germany, the state of Thuringia became the first German region to elect a far-right party since the Nazi …

As Germany goes to vote, far-right AfD puts leftists & moderates on notice
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As Germany goes to vote, far-right AfD puts leftists & moderates on notice

Firstpost  

In Germany that once swore to never again let fascism take over, neo-Nazis of Alternative for Germany are projected to be the second-largest party in elections, putting the moderates on notice that if they don’t address the socioeconomic crisis, their time might be up soon A decade ago, Germany had a resilient economy, a fiscal discipline that was admired, and …

The worrying surge of the AfD
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The worrying surge of the AfD

The Hindu  

On the first day of the 61st Munich Security Conference, the U.S. Vance, lambasted European leaders, accusing them of censoring free speech and criticising German mainstream parties for their “firewall” against the far-right Alternative for Germany. In a country that was sensitive about how it frames any political conversation around migrants, refugees, and so-called ‘Others’, given its history, the AfD …

Who are the outsiders in Germany’s Bundestag elections that may decide the vote outcome?
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Who are the outsiders in Germany’s Bundestag elections that may decide the vote outcome?

Firstpost  

From Elon Musk to Zelenskyy, here’s a look at foreign actors who had a strong influence on the German political landscape as the country heads to the polls Election posters showing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, right, and CDU top candidate for chancellor Friedrich Merz in Frankfurt, Germany, Feb. 8, 2025. At the final election debate, Germany’s four leading chancellor candidates …

Who are the outsiders in Germany’s Bundestag elections that may decide the vote outcome?
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Who are the outsiders in Germany’s Bundestag elections that may decide the vote outcome?

Firstpost  

From Elon Musk to Zelenskyy, here’s a look at foreign actors who had a strong influence on the German political landscape as the country heads to the polls Germans go to poll on Sunday as they are all set to decide which way the country will be heading after the. The following day, German news outlets described Vance’s remarks as …

German Election Live Updates: CDU's Friedrich Merz claims victory, Scholz concedes defeat
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German Election Live Updates: CDU's Friedrich Merz claims victory, Scholz concedes defeat

Firstpost  

German Snap Election 2025 Live Updates: The conservative CDU/CSU is projected to lead the new German parliament with around 29 per cent of the vote, positioning Friedrich Merz as the frontrunner for chancellor. Germany’s conservative election frontrunner Friedrich Merz promised Saturday in his last rally before Sunday’s elections that if he takes power he will be a “strong voice in …

Far-right AfD seeks to harness Trump power as divided Germany braces for pivotal election
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Far-right AfD seeks to harness Trump power as divided Germany braces for pivotal election

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “But if a foreigner kills a German, the AfD …

German election: Conservatives eye victory as far-right AfD gains ground in polarised contest
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German election: Conservatives eye victory as far-right AfD gains ground in polarised contest

Firstpost  

Sunday’s vote comes at a time of upheaval for Europe and its biggest economy as US President Donald Trump has ended a united Western stance on the Ukraine conflict by reaching out to Russia. Merz vows ‘strong voice’ for Germany in EU Germany’s conservative election frontrunner Friedrich Merz promised Saturday in his last rally before Sunday’s elections that if he …

German election: Conservatives eye victory as far-right AfD gains ground in polarised contest
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German election: Conservatives eye victory as far-right AfD gains ground in polarised contest

Firstpost  

Sunday’s vote comes at a time of upheaval for Europe and its biggest economy as US President Donald Trump has ended a united Western stance on the Ukraine conflict by reaching out to Russia. Merz vows ‘strong voice’ for Germany in EU Germany’s conservative election frontrunner Friedrich Merz promised Saturday in his last rally before Sunday’s elections that if he …

Germany is holding a national election. Here’s what’s at stake
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Germany is holding a national election. Here’s what’s at stake

CNN  

Berlin CNN — Voting opened Sunday in a German general election that opinion polls suggest will bring a new chancellor and a new governing coalition. The chancellor called Musk’s support for far-right politicians in Europe “disgusting.” Tech billionaire Elon Musk speaks via a video transmission during the election campaign launch rally of the far-right Alternative for Germany party, in Halle, …

Germany is holding a national election. Here’s what’s at stake
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Germany is holding a national election. Here’s what’s at stake

CNN  

Berlin CNN — Voting opened Sunday in a German general election that opinion polls suggest will bring a new chancellor and a new governing coalition. The chancellor called Musk’s support for far-right politicians in Europe “disgusting.” Tech billionaire Elon Musk speaks via a video transmission during the election campaign launch rally of the far-right Alternative for Germany party, in Halle, …

German frontrunner pledges to lead in Europe before key election
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German frontrunner pledges to lead in Europe before key election

Al Jazeera  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and opposition leader Friedrich Merz appeal to voters in the run-up to Sunday’s election. Election frontrunner Friedrich Merz from the centre-right Christian Democratic Union party on Saturday promised to revive Europe’s largest economy and defend Europe’s interests in the face of a confrontational US administration. Merz said, “With me, Germany will have a strong voice in …

Alice Weidel: The far-right leader shaping Germany’s AfD
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Alice Weidel: The far-right leader shaping Germany’s AfD

Al Jazeera  

As Germany heads to the polls, a look at the politician cultivating the anti-immigrant party’s ‘image of competence’. “For her supporters in the east, she really doesn’t have to try that hard because in the East German imagination, … Nazism happened in West Germany,” Fieschi said. In 2022, AfD co-chairman Jorg Meuthen resigned after what he described as a power …

Germany is in fearful mourning while far-right AfD party surges in polls ahead of election
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Germany is in fearful mourning while far-right AfD party surges in polls ahead of election

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Now, every time I'm in the city, it reminds …

'J.D. Vance was right': Notorious Austrian Nazi elated after vice president's messaging
1 month ago

'J.D. Vance was right': Notorious Austrian Nazi elated after vice president's messaging

Raw Story  

When Vice President J.D. Vance lectured European leaders at the Munich Security Conference last week on the “threat from within” posed by efforts to combat disinformation and contain far-right extremism, one far-right activist in particular was elated. During the visit, Vance reportedly described what took place at the camp during the Third Reich as an “unspeakable evil” and said those …

All About Germany’s Far-Right AfD, Backed By Elon Musk & Polling 2nd Ahead Of Snap Poll
1 month ago

All About Germany’s Far-Right AfD, Backed By Elon Musk & Polling 2nd Ahead Of Snap Poll

ABP News  

When it comes to courting controversy, there are few political rivals to Germany’s Alternative für Deutschland. Echoes of the same slogan have been found in the campaign of AfD leader Alice Weidel, the party’s candidate for the chancellor’s post in Sunday’s Bundestag election, as supporters shout “Alice für Deutschland”. Here Is How Germany's Very Complicated Democracy Works Birth Of AfD …

How social media, Elon Musk and young people are fuelling the far-right's rise in Germany as it heads to the polls
1 month ago

How social media, Elon Musk and young people are fuelling the far-right's rise in Germany as it heads to the polls

ABC  

For some the prospect of a far-right government leading Germany is utterly frightening. There are many reasons why people are worried about the Alternative for Germany party — from its policy to send migrants back to where they came from to the fact Germany's own intelligence agency monitors thousands of its members because they're suspected to be "extremist". And that's …

Support for AfD grows as poll nears
1 month, 1 week ago

Support for AfD grows as poll nears

China Daily  

From left: Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz, leader of the Social Democratic Party, debates issues with the Green Party's main candidate Robert Habeck, Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union, and co-leader and main candidate of the far-right Alternative for Germany party Alice Weidel in Berlin on Sunday. KAY NIETFELD/POOL/AFP Germany faces its most consequential election in decades on Sunday …

From Merz To Weidel: Know Top Candidates Who Will Shape Germany’s Political Future
1 month, 1 week ago

From Merz To Weidel: Know Top Candidates Who Will Shape Germany’s Political Future

ABP News  

Germany will conduct snap elections on February 23, as Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government collapsed. Merz has also vowed to take a stronger leadership role for Germany within Europe and to increase support for Ukraine, making it clear that he would not rule out future NATO membership. Olaf Scholz Although he has already served three years as a Chancellor, Olaf …

Germany enters final phase of election campaign amid America's far-right influence
1 month, 1 week ago

Germany enters final phase of election campaign amid America's far-right influence

Firstpost  

After weeks of sparring on migration and a surge of support for the far-right Alternative for Germany, the race took a new turn last week with comments by US Vice President JD Vance People gather at an election campaign rally of Alternative for Germany party ahead of the Thuringia state elections, in Erfurt, Germany August 31, 2024. Photo- Reuters Germany …

Germany enters final phase of election campaign amid America's far-right influence
1 month, 1 week ago

Germany enters final phase of election campaign amid America's far-right influence

Firstpost  

After weeks of sparring on migration and a surge of support for the far-right Alternative for Germany, the race took a new turn last week with comments by US Vice President JD Vance People gather at an election campaign rally of Alternative for Germany party ahead of the Thuringia state elections, in Erfurt, Germany August 31, 2024. Photo- Reuters Germany …

Germany's far-right AfD basks in spotlight of Musk support
1 month, 1 week ago

Germany's far-right AfD basks in spotlight of Musk support

Raw Story  

by Frank Zeller and Femke Colborne All other German parties see the far-right AfD as a threat to democracy, but the anti-immigration party has a powerful friend abroad: Elon Musk, the loudhailer voice of Team Trump "Let's go, guys, let's go -- fight for a great future for Germany!" "You must vote for change," Musk told Germans in a streamed …

Germany's Scholz rebukes Vance, defends Europe's stance on hate speech and far right
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1 month, 1 week ago

Germany's Scholz rebukes Vance, defends Europe's stance on hate speech and far right

The Hindu  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz delivered a strong rebuke on Saturday to U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance's attack on Europe's stance toward hate speech and the far right, saying it was not right for others to tell Germany and Europe what to do. Mr. Vance lambasted European leaders on Friday, the first day of the Munich Security Conference, accusing them of …

Munich Security Conference: Scholz rejects foreign interderence in German polls as Vance pushes for far-right support
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Munich Security Conference: Scholz rejects foreign interderence in German polls as Vance pushes for far-right support

Firstpost  

Scholz started his speech by mentioning Vance’s earlier visit to Nazi Germany’s Dachau concentration camp near Munich, and the US vice president’s commitment to “never again” allow such crimes to be committed Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday rejected foreign interference in German elections after US Vice President JD Vance told Europe to open the door to far-right parties. Speaking on …

JD Vance Met With Alternative For Germany Leader Alice Weidel
1 month, 1 week ago

JD Vance Met With Alternative For Germany Leader Alice Weidel

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Vice President JD Vance met with Alice Weidel ― co-chair of Germany’s far-right, firmly anti-immigrant party ― on his visit to the country Friday, his office said. Weidel’s party, Alternative for Germany, has been designated by the German domestic intelligence service as a “suspected extremist” organization since 2021. “People really need to get behind AfD, otherwise things …

US Vice President Vance meets far-right AfD’s leader ahead of Germany snap elections
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1 month, 1 week ago

US Vice President Vance meets far-right AfD’s leader ahead of Germany snap elections

Firstpost  

For his meeting with Alice Weidel, the AfD’s top candidate in February 23 elections, Vance went outside of the Munich Security Conference venue Elon Musk, a top ally of US President Donald Trump, has openly backed the AfD party ahead of February elections. Source: Reuters US Vice President JD Vance Friday met with the leader of Alternative for Germany, Germany’s …

US Vice President JD Vance meets German far-right leader as he criticizes ‘firewalls’ in Europe
1 month, 1 week ago

US Vice President JD Vance meets German far-right leader as he criticizes ‘firewalls’ in Europe

Associated Press  

MUNICH — U.S. Vice President JD Vance met the leader of a German far-right party during a visit to Munich on Friday, nine days before a German election and after lecturing European leaders about the state of democracy. “To many of us on the other side of the Atlantic, it looks more and more like old entrenched interests hiding behind …

Vance meeting with German far-right leader spurs outrage as European leaders bristle at U.S. policies
1 month, 1 week ago

Vance meeting with German far-right leader spurs outrage as European leaders bristle at U.S. policies

LA Times  

Vice President JD Vance’s meeting with the leader of a German far-right party during a visit to Munich, days before a German election, brought outrage on Saturday. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz took aim at the new political tack from Washington, affirming his strong stance against the far-right and said his country won’t accept people who “intervene in our democracy.” Ahead …

What is the ‘firewall’ against the far-right Alternative for Germany party?
1 month, 1 week ago

What is the ‘firewall’ against the far-right Alternative for Germany party?

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Alternative for Germany, or AfD, has established itself as a significant political force in the 12 years since it was founded, but it hasn’t yet been part of any state or national government. Other parties say they won’t work with Alternative for Germany, which is under observation by the domestic intelligence agency for suspected right-wing extremism, something that …

German election race heats up as leading parties push for stricter migration laws
1 month, 2 weeks ago

German election race heats up as leading parties push for stricter migration laws

The Hindu  

With less than four weeks left for the German national elections, the topic of migration has come back to the forefront following a knife attack in South Germany on January 22 that led to the death of two people, including a two-year-old boy. These flyers advertised a one-way ticket for “Illegal immigrants” from “Germany” to “safe country of origin.” AfD’s …

How Elon Musk is boosting far-right’s influence in Germany ahead of crucial elections
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

How Elon Musk is boosting far-right’s influence in Germany ahead of crucial elections

Firstpost  

With just weeks remaining before Germany’s election, Elon Musk has openly endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany party. While Musk is not the primary driver of the AfD’s rise, his backing has elevated the party’s global visibility and given it credibility in circles that might not have previously considered supporting the movement Elon Musk during a live video link, as …

Frontrunner for German Chancellor vows stricter immigration policies – but says he won’t work with the far-right
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Frontrunner for German Chancellor vows stricter immigration policies – but says he won’t work with the far-right

CNN  

Berlin CNN — As Germany enters the final few weeks of its election campaign, the man poised to be the next chancellor has doubled down on tightening the country’s immigration policy — shifting the nation to the right. Speaking to CNN in Berlin following his Christian Democratic Party’s convention, Friedrich Merz said he would “control borders and return those who …

Frontrunner for German Chancellor vows stricter immigration policies – but says he won’t work with the far-right
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Frontrunner for German Chancellor vows stricter immigration policies – but says he won’t work with the far-right

CNN  

Berlin CNN — As Germany enters the final few weeks of its election campaign, the man poised to be the next chancellor has doubled down on tightening the country’s immigration policy — shifting the nation to the right. Speaking to CNN in Berlin following his Christian Democratic Party’s convention, Friedrich Merz said he would “control borders and return those who …

Germans protest at conservative cooperation with far right on migration
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Germans protest at conservative cooperation with far right on migration

Al Jazeera  

Protesters say CDU head Friedrich Merz broke post-Nazi norm of never passing any rule with the support of far-right parties. Angry protesters came out in droves in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne and Leipzig on Sunday to oppose Friedrich Merz and the move by his Christian Democratic Union to pass a resolution in parliament with the support of the far-right nationalist …

‘Utterly terrifying’ poll reveals Elon Musk effect pushing far-right AfD closer to power in Germany
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Utterly terrifying’ poll reveals Elon Musk effect pushing far-right AfD closer to power in Germany

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The findings show billionaire X social media platform owner …

Germany’s far-right AfD party is obsessed with Trump and Musk
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Germany’s far-right AfD party is obsessed with Trump and Musk

CNN  

Halle and Berlin, Germany CNN — “You have to make a decision. The American people felt liberated.” Chrupalla added: “He implemented his election promises… That’s what I call politics for the people.” Weidel speaks to supporters at the AfD election campaign launch rally in Halle. At the campaign event in Halle, Musk repeated a common trope of his in this …

Germany’s far-right AfD party is obsessed with Trump and Musk
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Germany’s far-right AfD party is obsessed with Trump and Musk

CNN  

Halle and Berlin, Germany CNN — “You have to make a decision. The American people felt liberated.” Chrupalla added: “He implemented his election promises… That’s what I call politics for the people.” Weidel speaks to supporters at the AfD election campaign launch rally in Halle. At the campaign event in Halle, Musk repeated a common trope of his in this …

Germany's conservatives to seek far right support on immigration
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Germany's conservatives to seek far right support on immigration

Raw Story  

by Frank Zeller and Jastinder Khera Germany's conservative opposition leader was set Friday to again seek far-right support in parliament on the flashpoint issue of immigration, after his first effort sparked widespread condemnation and street protests. Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the Greens and other critics condemned the move for breaking post-war Germany's long-established "firewall" against any cooperation with the extreme right. …

Fierce debate erupts in Germany over cooperating with extreme elements in politics
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Fierce debate erupts in Germany over cooperating with extreme elements in politics

NPR  

Fierce debate erupts in Germany over cooperating with extreme elements in politics Germany's likely next chancellor is being criticized for relying on support from far-right lawmakers to pass a bill to reduce migration into the country. SCHMITZ: Well, none of the mainstream parties were interested in voting with Merz's party on this proposal, but there was one party that was …

Holocaust survivor, 99, to return German award over far-right role in parliamentary vote
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Holocaust survivor, 99, to return German award over far-right role in parliamentary vote

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A 99-year-old Holocaust survivor has …

Migration talks put strain on Germany’s anti-AfD ‘firewall’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Migration talks put strain on Germany’s anti-AfD ‘firewall’

The Hindu  

An angry pre-election showdown on immigration flared in Germany’s Parliament on Wednesday as the conservative Opposition said it would accept support from lawmakers of the far-right Alternative for Germany, breaching a long-standing taboo. Mr. Merz, who planned to file motions demanding tougher immigration rules, fired back at Mr. Scholz by recalling a series of bloody attacks blamed on asylum seekers …

Germany’s Merkel blasts CDU leader for cooperating with far-right AfD
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Germany’s Merkel blasts CDU leader for cooperating with far-right AfD

Al Jazeera  

Friedrich Merz, head of the centre-right CDU, relied on support from AfD to pass parliamentary motion on migration. Germany’s former Chancellor Angela Merkel has criticised the leader of her Christian Democratic Union party for passing a high-stakes parliamentary motion to tighten migration with the help of a far-right party. In a statement released by her office on Thursday, Merkel – …

Germany's far-right 'firewall' under strain as migration debate flares
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Germany's far-right 'firewall' under strain as migration debate flares

Raw Story  

by Frank ZELLER An angry pre-election showdown on immigration flared in Germany's parliament Wednesday as the conservative opposition said it would accept support from lawmakers of the far-right AfD, breaching a long-standing taboo. Centre-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz told his election rival Friedrich Merz that any cooperation with the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany party would be an "unforgivable mistake". Merz, who …

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