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Germany is gripped by election fever … but Trump is pulling the strings

The machinations of Elon Musk and the incoming US president loom large in the minds of politicians and voters

The Guardian - UK

At VW Home Base, Germany's Scholz Vows To Revive Economy

Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday laid out his vision to secure the future of Germany's ailing economy at a campaign event in the historic home base of the crisis-hit auto titan Volkswagen.

International Business Times

Germany's leader says Musk's support for European far-right is 'completely unacceptable'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Elon Musk’s support for the far-right in Europe is “completely unacceptable.”

The Independent UK

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Elon Musk knows little about UK and Germany and should not interfere – poll

Exclusive: Majority polled by YouGov viewed billionaire negatively – except among Reform UK and AfD voters

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Germany’s snap election: playing for the highest of stakes

Editorial: February’s election is shaping up to be one of the most consequential since the second world war

The Guardian - UK

German Economy Shrinks Again Amid Political Crisis

Germany's economy shrank for a second straight year in 2024, official figures showed Wednesday, with little hope of a speedy recovery as Europe's traditional powerhouse is also mired in political crisis.

International Business Times

Germany's economy shrank for the second consecutive year in 2024

Preliminary official figures show that the German economy shrank for the second consecutive year in 2024

The Independent UK

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As Trump enters the fray, the danger is that a nationalist Europe will fragment, not stick together

Rightwing leaders such as Meloni and Orbán set themselves up as Trump whisperers – but they only want to preserve their own interests, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

The Guardian - UK

AfD launches manifesto as campaign season for German election begins

Polling for far-right insurgent and its extreme policies is rising but other parties have closed ranks against it despite their weak popularity

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine’s capture of North Koreans offers rare insight into Russian alliance, says Zelenskyy

Kyiv keen to emphasise that Ukraine is fighting an unprecedented coalition of malign autocratic states

The Guardian - UK

Germany's Election Campaign: Afd Convention Disrupted By Protests

Protests disrupt far-right party convention in Riesa, Germany. Mainstream Union bloc leads in polls as election campaign gains momentum.

Top News

How Elon Musk has meddled in European affairs

From bashing Keir Starmer to promoting the AfD, the X owner is not shy about intervening

The Guardian - UK

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Al Jazeera

Thousands gather in Germany to protest far-right AfD congress

Thousands attempt to block delegates from attending meeting where Alice Weidel chosen as AfD’s candidate for chancellor.

The Independent UK

Far-right party's convention draws protests as Germany heads into an election

A convention of a far-right party is being met by protests in Germany as it and other major parties launch their campaigns for the country’s election next month

The Independent UK

Elon Musk to host chat with German far-right leader, adding to fears of his political meddling

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is preparing to host a live-streamed chat on his social media platform X with a leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party

The Conversation

Germany and US have long been allies - that could change with Trump

Less than 24 hours after Donald Trump was elected president of the United States in November 2024, the German state-owned news service Deutsche Welle published an article with the headline “Trump’s election victory is a nightmare for Germany.”

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The Independent UK

Germany - who once invaded most of Europe - seems to warn Trump about his Greenland plans

German chancellor reiterated the importance of respecting a country’s borders to maintain peace

Al Jazeera

‘We must stand together’: European leaders warn Trump over Greenland threat

Trump’s refusal to rule out using military force, economic coercion to seize island causes disquiet, calls for unity.

Top News

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Addresses U.S. Expansionist Comments

German Chancellor Scholz responds to Trump's expansionist comments, emphasizing border inviolability and NATO unity.

International Business Times

French Minister Warns Trump Not To Invade Greenland: 'We Are A Strong Continent'

President-elect Donald Trump has drawn ire over his recent comments about the U.S. controlling Greenland in a bid for easier Arctic access.

Radio France Internationale

Macron, Starmer join forces to tackle Musk 'interference' in European affairs

Paris and London have called out billionarie Elon Musk for alleged interference in European political debate and spreading of misinformation, with France urging a robust EU response to protect public discourse.

Evening Standard

European leaders turn on Elon Musk over attempts to sway voters amid Keir Starmer row

Elon Musk rejects criticism from European leaders of attempting to sway elections outside the US

International Business Times

Pace Of German Emissions Cuts Slows In 2024: Study

German greenhouse gas emissions fell again in 2024 but at a slower rate, due to lagging green investment by industry and households, according to a study published Tuesday.

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