Front-runner in German election says his party will 'never' work with the far right
The front-runner in Germany’s upcoming election says the far-right Alternative for Germany is his “most important opponent” and his party will “never” work with it
German Conservatives Extend Lead Over Far Right in Election Poll
Support for Germany’s conservative opposition gained slightly in a new poll, suggesting CDU leader Friedrich Merz’s controversial push for tougher migration rules hasn’t hurt his election prospects.
Germany election 2025: Parties, polls and key issues
Germany will hold a snap national election on Feb. 23 following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-way coalition.
Germany Federal election: Here are the key parties, candidates, dates and everything you need to know
The Bundestag, Germany's lower House, will vote on February 23 after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition collapsed in 2024. Key issues for the election include the stance on Ukraine, economic revival plans,
Conservative Merz vows to 'lead Germany forward' at party conference
Friedrich Merz, the favourite to become Germany's next chancellor, said on Monday he is ready to "lead Germany forward" as his conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) assembled in Berlin for a party conference three weeks before national elections.
Germany: CDU leader Friedrich Merz says his party will 'never' work with far-right
The centre-right CDU has been accused of breaking 'taboo' by putting forward a motion to the Bundestag for a stricter migration policy which was backed by the far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD).
Germany's Merz tells party to 'stay course' after protests against far-right vote
Germany's election frontrunner Friedrich Merz on Monday called on his conservative CDU to "stay the course" after mass protests against its acceptance of far-right AfD support for calls to restrict immigration.
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Germany’s likely next chancellor wants to tell Trump to rein in Musk
I do not approve of someone in Trump’s orbit attempting such direct interference in Germany’s elections,” says Friedrich Merz.
Germany's AfD names Alice Weidel as chancellor candidate ahead of February election
The AfD has confirmed its first-ever chancellor candidate as polls show the part is currently in second place. Co-leader Tino ...
Thousands in Germany protest the rise of the far right ahead of next month’s election
Tens of thousands of Germans have protested in Berlin and other cities against the rise of the far-right, anti-immigrant ...
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Meet the 'Grannies' taking on Germany's far-right AfD
With Germany set for general elections in which the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) could make historic gains, a ...
Amid heated migration debate, Germany sees 34% drop in asylum requests in 2024
Asylum applications in Germany fell by 34% last year, the interior ministry said on Tuesday, in news welcomed by the outgoing ...
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Germany’s immigration election is heating up
These are dramatic days in the usually dull world of German politics. Last Wednesday, midway through a fiercely fought ...
Seven in 10 Germans disapprove of Olaf Scholz ahead of elections, poll finds
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and other key European leaders are deep underwater in popular support, according to a new poll ...
Upcoming elections in Germany will impact support for Ukraine
On the 23rd of February the German people will vote in the federal elections, the outcome of these elections will impact not ...
Will Germany’s election reshape Bitcoin policies and crypto rules?
Germany’s 2025 election could reshape crypto rules, with parties split on deregulation, oversight, and the digital euro.