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Alternative for Germany is listed as a 'right-wing extremist' party by domestic intelligence agency

The German domestic intelligence service says it has classified the Alternative for Germany party as a “right-wing extremist effort.”

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

Populists and extremists are EPP's main competitors, Manfred Weber tells Euronews

In an interview with Euronews, EPP President Manfred Weber warned of an authoritarian wave in Europe, pledging never to cooperate with far-right parties like France's National Rally or Germany’s AfD, whom he accused of threatening European unity and democratic values.

Euronews · Apr 29, 2025

‘It’s in our DNA to be anti-fascist’: Germany’s leftwing ‘TikTok queen’ Heidi Reichinnek

A powerful speech in the Bundestag made her famous and has inspired young voters to fight back against the far right

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025

Chancellor-elect Merz outlines new coalition's vision for Germany

Germany's next leader Friedrich Merz vowed Wednesday to "move the country forward again" by boosting the economy and spending on defence as he presented a deal to launch his coalition government by early next month.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 9, 2025

Conservative CDU/CSU and SPD form coalition government in Germany

Two of the country’s biggest parties freeze out rightwing AfD and prepare for impact of Trump’s new tariffs

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2025

Germany 'Back On Track' Says Merz, Unveiling New Coalition

Germany's next leader, the conservative Friedrich Merz, vowed Wednesday to "move the country forward again" by boosting the economy and defence as he presented a deal to launch his coalition government by early next month.

International Business Times · Apr 9, 2025

Germany's far-right AfD party tops major poll for first time as other parties scramble to form coalition

Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats are lagging behind the Conservatives and the Alternative for Germany, according to the survey

Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025

Germany to send ‘clear signal’ of ‘strong, effective government’ under new coalition, says Friedrich Merz – as it happened

Presumed future chancellor says coalition has ‘strong plan’ after negotiations as polling shows popularity of far-right AfD

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2025

Germany halts UN refugee resettlement programme

The next German government, likely to be led by the centre-right CDU, is expected to be tougher on migration.

Al Jazeera · Apr 8, 2025

Setback for Merz: AfD ties with CDU/CSU in poll for first time

Many voters seem disappointed with the coalition negotiations carried out so far by the CDU/CSU. According to the latest Sunday Insa poll from Bild, the CDU/CSU has dropped to 24%, now tying with the AfD. This marks an all-time low for the Conservatives.

Euronews · Apr 5, 2025