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.
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BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany will hold a snap national election on Feb. 23 following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-way coalition. Here are the main parties contending, their poll standings,
Germany's February Election: Parties, Polls, and Policies
Germany is gearing up for a snap national election on February 23 following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition. The main contenders include the SPD, CDU/CSU, Greens, AfD, FDP, Linke, and BSW.
Conservative leader Merz to 'lead Germany forward' after election
Friedrich Merz, the favourite to become Germany's next chancellor, said on Monday that he is ready to lead the country as his conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) assembled in Berlin for a party conference weeks ahead of national elections.
Merz’s Botched Flirtation With Far Right Shakes German Election
The sweat was dripping off Friedrich Merz after the frontrunner to become Germany’s next chancellor saw his bid to outflank an ascendant far right spectacularly backfire in the Bundestag.
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.
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German election: AfD’s Weidel doubles down on Holocaust comments
BERLIN — The leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Alice Weidel, ignited a fresh wave of controversy ...
How Elon Musk is boosting far-right’s influence in Germany ahead of crucial elections
With just weeks remaining before Germany’s election, Elon Musk has openly endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD ...
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The protests came after some parties voted alongside the far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), over a non-binding resolution on immigration last week. MPs vote against a law proposed by the ...
Taboo break over far right set to complicate German coalition talks after election
The breaking of a taboo among mainstream German parties on cooperation with the far right looks set to complicate efforts to ...
German parliament backs election front-runner’s call for tough border rules with far-right support
Germany’s parliament has narrowly approved a call by Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s main challenger to turn back many more migrants ...
German Election Frontrunner Faces Backlash After Call for Immigration Stop
Friedrich Merz leaned the right-wing AfD party to push through measures to restrict immigration.
German parliament rejects migration bill, dealing blow to election frontrunner
Germany's parliament rejected on Friday an opposition draft law on tightening immigration policy, averting the prospect of a ...
German Election Taboos Broken as Merz, Musk Flirt With AfD
Four weeks before Germany’s snap election, the political temperature is rising as the campaign shifts onto the contentious ...
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Germany’s Election Made a Radical Migration U-Turn
The country’s likely next chancellor wanted to focus on the economy—before suddenly betting everything on culture war.