The Iron Curtain Casts a Long Shadow Over Germany’s Election
The former East Germany still votes virtually as a separate country — and increasingly for a party that has been linked to ...
Germany will likely continue its leadership on climate action. But expect a change in tone
Germany has long been considered to have relatively ambitious climate goals and it’s likely that combatting climate change ...
Germany's conservative election turn points to 'Trump effect internationally,' expert says
President Donald Trump's successful runs that prioritized halting illegal immigration have had an effect on international ...
What Germany’s Election Result Means for Its Economy
The next German government faces calls to loosen borrowing rules, slash energy costs and spur innovation. It won’t be easy.
Germany’s Splintered Politics Complicates Coalition Building
Germany’s conservative Christian Democrat-led bloc secured 208 out of 630 seats in the lower house of parliament, meaning its ...
After Germany’s Right-Wing Gains in Elections, New Conservative Leader Vows to ‘Achieve Independence’ From U.S. Under Trump’s Rule
While the far right made historic gains in Germany's elections on Sunday, Conservative politician Friedrich Merz won with ...
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Trump celebrates conservative party win in Germany
TRUMP," he added. "CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL — MANY MORE VICTORIES TO FOLLOW!!!" Germany’s center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) won Sunday's national election, with the right-wing ...
Germany’s Anti-Extremist Firewall Is Collapsing
This may be the year the firewall collapses. The AfD is now polling at about 22 percent nationally and seems destined for a ...
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Germany’s new leader may face Trump with one hand tied behind his back
Friedrich Merz, the Christian Democratic Union leader and likely next chancellor, at a final campaign rally on Friday. AP But he has ruled out governing in coalition with Germany’s only other ...
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Young voters are powering the rise of Germany’s far-right AfD party
As US and Russian officials meet about the war in Ukraine - without Ukraine - European leaders are feeling similarly sidelined. Meanwhile, Germany’s controversial far-right party could make ...
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Germany is holding a national election. Here’s what’s at stake
Shortly afterwards, Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and a confidant of the Trump administration, waded into the campaign, voicing his support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
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Germany set for tricky coalition building, poll shows ahead of election
Germany to hold a national election on Feb. 23 Conservatives lead polls, far-right AfD in second place One of last polls before vote shows AfD gaining ground Would make it even harder for other ...