The Guardian view on Germany’s election: a chance to reset for a new era Editorial: Sunday’s poll is a turning point for the EU’s most powerful member state, as it comes to terms with Trump 2.0 The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2025
LGBTQ+ community in Germany rally against rise of far right ahead of elections Community grapples with fear over ‘proliferation and normalisation of anti-queer and anti-trans sentiment in politics and the media’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2025
Uncertainty grows among refugees and migrants as Germany heads to the polls Rights groups say migrants and refugees live in an atmosphere of fear amid a far-right resurgence. Al Jazeera · Feb 21, 2025
US Vice President Criticizes Germany's Free Speech Laws Vice President JD Vance criticizes Germany's free speech laws and their impact on American troops stationed there. Top News · Feb 21, 2025
German elections live: Far right Afd’s surge is ‘final warning’ to democratic parties, victorious Merz says Friedrich Merz set to become new chancellor after provisional results show his conservatives won The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025
Debt brake: How this fiscal rule could shape Germany’s election This mechanism, which has been blamed for a lack of investment, has emerged as an important election issue. Al Jazeera · Feb 21, 2025
German Far Left In Surprise Comeback Ahead Of Election Germany's far-left Die Linke party has enjoyed a late poll surge ahead of Sunday's elections, boosted by a spirited anti-fascist speech by its new rising star that quickly went viral. International Business Times · Feb 21, 2025
What is the AfD? Germany’s far-right party, explained The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) looks set to become the second largest party in the German parliament following elections on February 23. Polls ahead of the election and an exit poll suggest they could receive around 20% of the final vote tally. For the first time, the AfD poses… The Conversation · Feb 21, 2025
Why Germany’s far right hates the Bauhaus movement At a time of political tension in Germany, the Bauhaus – arguably one of most influential architecture, art and design schools in the world – has become the target of far-right attacks. The Conversation · Feb 21, 2025
London St Pancras: The European cities new trains could go to and why it might not happen Many barriers – logistical and commercial – must be overcome before trains run Germany and Italy The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025
Global Markets Mixed Amid Surge In Alibaba Stock Global markets show mixed performance with France and Japan up, Germany and Britain down. BoJ hints at rate hikes, Alibaba's strong results boost Hang Seng. Top News · Feb 21, 2025
Willingness to ease off ‘debt brake’ may decide the German election Rule dating from 2009 that limits borrowing looks vulnerable as main political parties promise to revive stalled economy The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2025
St Pancras and Channel tunnel plan rail routes to Germany and Switzerland Partnership comes as London station looks at ways to almost triple passenger numbers The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2025
How do we defend free speech – without falling prey to extremism? JD Vance says Europe should not shun far-right parties. He seems to have forgotten 1933, but hits a key conundrum The Guardian - US · Feb 21, 2025
Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025 Channel Tunnel owner wants new train services to Germany and Switzerland Getlink has signed a memorandum of understanding with London St Pancras Highspeed to commit to expanding rail connectivity.
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025 New train routes planned to link London to European holiday destinations Eurostar discontinued direct services between London and Disneyland Paris in 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025 Elon Musk wants the far right AfD to win the German election - here’s how he became their champion Germany’s leading political figures say Musk will face consequences for his endorsement of the country’s far-right party, Tom Watling and Alicja Hagopian write
Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025 Plans to expand St Pancras station to open up new cross-Channel routes to Germany, Italy and Switzerland St Pancras hopes redesign of international departures area could help bring direct trains to new European locations
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025 Many who came to Germany as migrants will vote for the first time Sunday. Here's what they hope for More than half a million newly naturalized citizens will be able to vote in Germany’s national election for the first time this weekend
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2025 ‘Our neighbours are daring to choose fascism again’: Germany’s election leaves many fearing what lies ahead A high-stakes campaign defined by anti-migration rhetoric has stoked fear instead of discussion of pressing structural problems
The Conversation · Feb 20, 2025 German election: a triple crisis looms large at the heart of the economy Ahead of the election on February 23, many German voters are deeply concerned about the economy – and for good reason. The German economy is in a recession and has been shrinking for two consecutive years. In fact, it is now about the same size as it was in 2019,…
FourFourTwo · Feb 20, 2025 Italy Women Euro 2025 squad: Andrea Soncin's full team The Italy Women Euro 2025 squad is confirmed for Euro 2025
Louder · Feb 20, 2025 "It’s timeless. It was always in its own world; it didn’t fit into any category.” Tangerine Dream and the story of Phaedra Did you know that Pink Floyd and Emerson Lake & Palmer were both instrumental in the creation of Tangerine Dream's fifth album Phaedra? Read on...
Top News · Feb 20, 2025 Rise Of Far-Right Afd Party Among Young German Voters The rise of far-right youth support for the AfD in Germany challenges mainstream parties and reflects a shifting political landscape.
Tom’s Guide · Feb 20, 2025 Women's Nations League live streams: How to watch games online, on TV and for free The Women's Nations League sees Europe's top sides go head-to-head – here's how to watch the tournament online, on TV and potentially for free.