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Germany looks on nervously as AfD crowds cheer nation’s most feared politician ahead of state elections

Alternative for Germany’s Björn Höcke was in a bullish mood at a rally in Thuringia, one of three regions where support is high for the far-right party ahead of elections next month

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2024

Far-right Firebrand Hoecke Draws Crowds In Eastern Germany

German far-right politician Bjoern Hoecke has caused outrage with his inflammatory Nazi rhetoric, but the controversy has not deterred his supporters in the eastern town of Sonneberg.

International Business Times · Aug 22, 2024

Pride Parade Runs The Gauntlet In German Far-right Stronghold

Before the Pride parade by LGBTQ activists in the east German town of Altenburg even started, a small group had been hurling insults and flashing middle fingers at those present.

International Business Times · Jul 24, 2024

Euro 2024 in a super election year: how the Olympic Stadium is putting Germany’s past front and centre

Germany is hosting the Uefa Euro 2024 men’s football tournament right in the middle of what has been called the country’s “super election year”. People are voting at local, state and European levels, amid renewed contests over Germany’s relationship with its Nazi past.

The Conversation · Jul 4, 2024

Germany’s first MP born in Africa steps down amid racist harassment

But Karamba Diaby says racist threats ‘not main reason’ for his decision

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2024

Germany’s first black African-born MP to stand down after racist abuse

Karamba Diaby’s announcement he wants to spend time with family comes after bullet and arson attacks on his office

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2024

France's Messy Elections Make American Politics Look Orderly

The U.S. flirtation with populism barely holds a candle to the situation across the Atlantic.

Reason · Jul 3, 2024

German parliament set to impose tougher fines on unruly politicians

Revised rules expected to be passed that will increase financial penalties after a rise in antisocial outbursts

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024

Hungary's Orban forms new EU parliament group ahead of rotating presidency

Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Sunday announced the formation of a new EU parliamentary alliance with Austria's far-right party and the Czech centrist group of ex-premier Andrej Babis. This comes on the eve of Hungary taking over the rotating presidency of the EU.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 30, 2024

Two police officers hospitalised in violent clash with protesters at far-right AfD congress in Germany

Seven officers were also reportedly injured

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2024