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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

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2025

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.

International Business Times · Jan 23, 2025

Afghan man arrested after deadly knife attack in German park

Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemns ‘act of terror’ in Aschaffenburg that killed two people including toddler

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2025

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Micheál Martin accuses opposition of ‘subversion of Irish constitution’ amid chaos over his appointment as PM – as it happened

Angry scenes over speaking time arrangements in the Dáil with rows delaying the expected confirmation of Martin’s role by the president

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2025

Man whose family died in Holocaust reacts to Musk’s straight-arm salute: ‘Dangerous for free world’

Musk sparked a debate after his gesture at Trump’s swearing in ceremony

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025

‘The gesture speaks for itself’: Germans respond to Musk’s apparent Nazi salute

Some say it was an unambiguous Nazi salute but others are unsure and say focus should be on Musk’s stated support for far-right

The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2025

German Opposition Leader Merz Urges United EU Stance On Trump

Germany's conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz, frontrunner in polls to become the next chancellor, on Tuesday urged a united European stance in talks with US President Donald Trump.

International Business Times · Jan 21, 2025

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Beckham, Protests, Crypto's New Dawn: What Happened At Davos Tuesday

Although the sun may be setting on the era of free trade, crypto supporters say a new dawn is rising for digital currencies thanks to US President Donald Trump.

International Business Times · Jan 21, 2025

Scholz Vows To 'Defend Free Trade' After Trump Tariff Threat

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday vowed to "defend free trade as the basis of our prosperity", a day after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs and taxes on trade partners.

International Business Times · Jan 21, 2025

Biden welcomes Gaza ceasefire ‘after so much pain, death and loss of life’

US president says it is now up to his successor Donald Trump to help ensure jointly brokered truce deal succeeds

The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2025

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 · Jan 19, 2025

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 · Jan 17, 2025

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 · Jan 17, 2025

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 · Jan 17, 2025

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025

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

International Business Times · Jan 15, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

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 Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2025

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

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2025

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 · Jan 12, 2025

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

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.

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2025

Thousands protest at far-right AfD rally as German election campaign begins

The AfD’s co-leader pledges to tear down wind turbines and praises delegates for ‘defying left-wing mob’

Trump's Expansionist Rhetoric Raises Concerns In Europe

President-elect Trump's controversial remarks on expanding U.S. power raise concerns in Europe and among security analysts.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2025

How Elon Musk has meddled in European affairs

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

Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2025

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.

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