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Germany's firewall against the far-right AfD feels the heat - Reuters
Germany's firewall against the far-right AfD feels the heat Reuters
October 10, 2026AfD candidate elected speaker of German regional parliament for first time
Although Tobias Rausch's role is largely symbolic, opponents have described the result as a watershed moment.
October 6, 2026Germany's AfD weighs shift from anti-EU roots, strategy paper shows - Reuters
Germany's AfD weighs shift from anti-EU roots, strategy paper shows Reuters
October 5, 2026As Merz scrambles for support, Germany's identity crisis is laid bare
Voters are turning away from the centre in Germany as fears grow about the economy and migration.
September 25, 2026Merz vows to keep coalition together for Germany's 'democratic future'
The chancellor has come under increasing pressure after resounding state election defeats, but says the results "go far beyond my own person"
September 21, 2026German Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay on
Exit polls show damaging losses for Merz's centre-right CDU party in the states of Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
September 20, 2026Germany's far-right AfD leads race in north-east state, exit poll shows - Reuters
Germany's far-right AfD leads race in north-east state, exit poll shows Reuters
September 20, 2026German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor Merz
The chancellor is facing intense political pressure which will increase if his party struggles in Sunday's polls.
September 20, 2026AfD surge in eastern Germany makes some immigrants question whether they still belong - Reuters
AfD surge in eastern Germany makes some immigrants question whether they still belong Reuters
September 19, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Putin envoy and far-right AfD prepare talks to get Russian gas back for Germany, sources say - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Putin envoy and far-right AfD prepare talks to get Russian gas back for Germany, sources say Reuters
September 18, 2026Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future
Christian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.
September 16, 2026Putin says events in Europe, like AfD's win in Germany, caused by Western globalists - Reuters
Putin says events in Europe, like AfD's win in Germany, caused by Western globalists Reuters
September 11, 2026Germany's AfD says arms production could aid deportation drive in Saxony-Anhalt - Reuters
Germany's AfD says arms production could aid deportation drive in Saxony-Anhalt Reuters
September 11, 2026Premier of Germany's Lower Saxony walks high wire between VW cuts and AfD - Reuters
Premier of Germany's Lower Saxony walks high wire between VW cuts and AfD Reuters
September 11, 2026Germany's Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election win
Germany's chancellor clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel, saying her migration policy amounts to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers.
September 9, 2026Trump attributes state election win of Germany's far-right AfD to immigration rules - Reuters
Trump attributes state election win of Germany's far-right AfD to immigration rules Reuters
September 8, 2026Germany's far-right AfD says 'democracy demands' parties work with them after state election win
The far-right party is trying to form a government in the state after falling three seats short of a majority.
September 7, 2026Far-right AfD courts conservative support after historic German state election win - Reuters
Far-right AfD courts conservative support after historic German state election win Reuters
September 7, 2026Europe wrestles with impact of historic regional gains for Germany's AfD
The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler sees the far-right win in Saxony-Anhalt state ringing alarm bells for the EU and traditional parties.
September 7, 2026Germany's far-right AfD celebrate projected win in state election
AfD leaders celebrated tonight as exit polls projected a big lead in the Saxony-Anhalt vote.
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AfD candidate elected speaker of German regional parliament for first time
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As Merz scrambles for support, Germany's identity crisis is laid bare
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German Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay on
Merz delivered a statement shortly after exit polls were announced for Berlin and Mecklenburg- Vorpommern Embattled German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to stay on despite exit polls in two loc
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Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future
Friedrich Merz is facing increasing questions over whether he should remain chancellor and continue as CDU leader The leaders of eight German states have backed the nation's chancellor amid growing s
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Germany's Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election win
Merz and Weidel faced off for the first time since Sunday's AfD election victory German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has clashed with AfD leader Alice Weidel in parliament, calling her party a "destruct
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Germany's far-right AfD says 'democracy demands' parties work with them after state election win
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Europe wrestles with impact of historic regional gains for Germany's AfD
AfD lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund says the party has won a clear mandate to govern "Seismic", "a socio-political earthquake", "a watershed moment for Germany". This was how political analysts and m
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Germany's far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is celebrating as exit polls show they are set to win more than 44% of the vote in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. The AfD's projected result