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As Germany braces for election, backing the far-right AfD no longer a taboo

The hardline party has ‘an increasing influence on public opinion’, say analysts, as voters prioritise migration.

Al Jazeera

A political gamble backfired spectacularly – bringing the far right closer to power in Germany

The CDU’s Friedrich Merz has shattered the taboo that had underpinned German politics since the war. The unthinkable is now more possible says Die Zeit writer, Jörg Lau

The Guardian - UK

At least 160,000 rally in Berlin against far right

At least 160,000 thousand demonstrators converged on Berlin Sunday, said police, to protest the norm-shattering overtures by Germany's conservatives toward the far right.

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At Least 160,000 Rally In Berlin Against Far Right

At least 160,000 thousand demonstrators converged on Berlin Sunday, said police, to protest the norm-shattering overtures by Germany's conservatives' toward the far right.

International Business Times

‘Utterly terrifying’ poll reveals Elon Musk effect pushing far-right AfD closer to power in Germany

Exclusive: New polling from Germany appears to suggest the intervention by the world’s richest man could have a significant impact on the forthcoming election

The Independent UK

‘Vicious cycle’: how far-right parties across Europe are cannibalising the centre right

Hardline agendas, especially on immigration, are copied by mainstream conservatives in vain effort to win back votes - but it’s not working

The Guardian - UK

The far-right is rising at a crucial time in Germany, boosted by Elon Musk

With only a few weeks until Germany’s election, Elon Musk has unambiguously thrown his support behind the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. In a video address to a party rally last week, he appeared to urge Germans to “move on” from any “past guilt” related to the Holocaust.

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German parliament rejects controversial migration bill backed by far-right

The CDU relied on AfD to pass a motion for the controversial bill, breaking a decades-long tradition of excluding the far-right

The Independent UK

German parliament rejects immigration bill backed by far right

Plan to tighten migration policy was brought by the opposition leader Friedrich Merz with the help of AfD

The Guardian - UK

What happened in the German parliament and why is the far right hailing it as a ‘historic’ moment?

A vote in Germany’s national parliament (Bundestag) has led to fears that the firewall supposedly separating mainstream political parties and the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has been blown apart.

The Conversation

Merkel Criticizes Merz For Immigration Bill With Far Right

Former German Chancellor Merkel criticizes conservative leader Merz for far-right collaboration on immigration bill, sparking backlash and protests.

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Germany’s parliament rejects radical migration plan – as it happened

Greens and SPD earlier refused to support the Influx Limitation Act amid fierce criticism from Merkel over Merz’s cooperation with AfD

The Guardian - UK

Germany's Conservatives To Seek Far Right Support On Immigration

Germany's conservative opposition leader was set Friday to again seek far-right support in parliament on the flashpoint issue of immigration, after his first effort sparked widespread condemnation and street protests.

International Business Times

‘Did they learn nothing?’: Auschwitz survivor to return German honour over AfD vote role

Albrecht Weinberg ‘horrified’ that MPs relied on far-right party to pass anti-immigration motion

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International Business Times

Merkel Slams Successor Over Far-right Support On Immigration Bill

Germany's ex-chancellor Angela Merkel weighed in Thursday on a controversy flaring ahead of February elections, slamming her party successor for relying on far-right support on the flashpoint issue of immigration.

Al Jazeera

Germany’s Merkel blasts CDU leader for cooperating with far-right AfD

Friedrich Merz, head of the centre-right CDU, relied on support from AfD to pass parliamentary motion on migration.

The Guardian - UK

Angela Merkel rebukes CDU leader for alliance with far-right on immigration

Ex-chancellor makes rare intervention to criticise her own party for passing asylum policy with support of AfD

The Independent UK

Holocaust survivor, 99, to return German award over far-right role in parliamentary vote

An anti-migration motion brought by the main opposition conservatives – the CDU – was passed with support from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)

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Merkel Criticizes Successor For Aligning With Far-Right On Migration

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticizes successor for seeking far-right support on migration rules ahead of election, raising concerns about trus...

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Hitler wanted to kill me – don’t let Putin, says Ukrainian Holocaust survivor

Roman Schwarzman, 88, tells German MPs that Russia is perpetrating ‘another war of extermination’; more Ukrainian strikes damage Russian oil targets. What we know on day 1,072

International Business Times

Germany's Far-right 'Firewall' Under Strain As Migration Debate Flares

An angry pre-election showdown on immigration flared in Germany's parliament Wednesday as the conservative opposition said it would accept support from lawmakers of the far-right AfD, breaching a long-standing taboo.

International Business Times

Tens Of Thousands Protest Germany's Far Right As Musk Backs AfD

Tens of thousands of Germans rallied Saturday against the far right ahead of next month's legislative elections, as US tech billionaire Elon Musk again endorsed the anti-immigrant AfD party.

The Guardian - UK

Germany’s election: who are the key players and what is at stake?

Conservative parties and far-right AfD lead in polls, with CDU’s Friedrich Merz likely to become chancellor

International Business Times

Trump's Return Darkens Mood As Germany Heads To Elections

Donald Trump's return to the White House has darkened the mood in Germany a month before elections, as multiple crises shake the foundations on which Europe's biggest economy built its post-war prosperity.

The Guardian - UK

Austria’s ‘firewall’ against the far right collapsed. Could the unthinkable happen in Germany too?

Events in Vienna are forcing Germany’s bickering mainstream parties to rally together. But the AfD could yet outflank the centre

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