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European election tests an unpopular government and a scandal-hit far-right party in Germany

An unpopular government with a reputation for constant infighting

The Independent UK · May 31, 2024

Angela Merkel memoirs to be published in November

Freedom: Memories 1954-2021 will cover Merkel’s childhood, political rise and 16 years as German chancellor

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2024

Even Olaf Scholz is admitting Germany’s govt is in trouble

Olaf Scholz is not known for expressions of self-doubt. So a nation took notice when the German chancellor voiced, for the first time, that things weren’t going to plan.

The Times of India · Feb 5, 2024

German far-right leader urges conservatives to break down 'firewall' against his party

A leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany is urging members of the country’s main opposition conservative bloc to break down a “firewall” meant to isolate his party, which is at record levels in polls

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023

German opposition leader faces unease over comments on cooperation with far right

Germany’s opposition leader is insisting that there will be no “cooperation” at the local level between his party and the far-right Alternative for Germany after his suggestion that they might somehow work together drew unease within his own conservative bloc

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023

German centre-right leader retreats from remarks about working with AfD

Friedrich Merz suggested his CDU was willing to cooperate with far-right party at local level, but rows back after outraged reaction

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2023

Germans aren’t buying Scholz’s plan to keep them safe and rich

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is struggling to persuade Germans he can handle the litany of troubles looming over the country he has led since 2021.

Tribune News Service · Jul 16, 2023

German opposition leader replaces a top aide as he tries to improve standing in polls

Germany’s opposition leader is replacing one of his party’s top officials with an ally as he tries to improve its standing in polls and capitalize on discontent with the government of Chancellor Olaf Scholz

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

German opposition leader takes aim at migration, but largely rules out working with far right

Germany’s conservative opposition leader says large-scale migration is one of the country’s biggest problems and the main reason for a recent surge in support for the far right

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

What far-right AfD’s district election win means for Germany

Alternative for Germany’s victory leads to outpouring of despair and recrimination from other parties and civil groups.

Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2023