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Berlin accuses Elon Musk of trying to influence German election

Government spokesperson says freedom of speech ‘covers the greatest nonsense’ after Musk’s endorsements of AfD

The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2024

Elon Musk accused of trying to influence German election with support for Far-Right AfD party

The Donald Trump ally has already sparked controversy after wading into UK politics

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024

German Security Chiefs To Face Questions Over Christmas Market Attack

German security and intelligence chiefs are due on Monday to face questioning about the car-ramming attack that killed five people and wounded more than 200 at a Christmas market 10 days ago.

International Business Times · Dec 30, 2024

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German politicians criticise Elon Musk for backing AfD ahead of election

US billionaire claimed party could ‘save Germany’ in controversial article

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2024

The Guardian view on Europe’s Franco-German engine: in need of a reboot

Editorial: Over the holidays, this column will explore next year’s urgent issues. Today, Today, why Europe’s key alliance faces a troubling year amid political turmoil

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2024

German president dissolves parliament, confirms February vote

Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who lost confidence vote this month, will act as caretaker chancellor at time of rising turmoil.

Al Jazeera · Dec 27, 2024

Germany’s president dissolves parliament ahead of snap election

Formal step taken by Frank-Walter Steinmeier after chancellor Olaf Scholz lost confidence vote in Bundestag

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2024

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German President Dissolves Parliament, Calls For Snap Elections

German President dissolves parliament for snap elections after coalition collapse. Conservatives lead in campaigning.

German President Dissolves Parliament For Snap Elections On February 23

German President dissolves parliament for snap elections following coalition collapse. Conservative Friedrich Merz leads in polls.

German President Dissolves Parliament, Sets Feb 23 Election Date

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved parliament on Friday and confirmed the expected February date for an early general election after the collapse of Olaf Scholz's government last month.

International Business Times · Dec 27, 2024

Germany set for February snap election after president dissolves parliament

Radio France Internationale · Dec 27, 2024

5 elections to watch in 2025

The coming 12 months can’t promise the bumper crop of elections we saw during 2024, when countries home to about half the world’s population headed to the polls. Still, voters will cast ballots in several important elections throughout the year – and many of the themes persist: the impact of…

The Conversation · Dec 26, 2024

Argentina’s PM Javier Milei says ‘long live freedom damnit’ as world leaders share Christmas messages

With politicians facing wars, or their own political battles at home, The Independent looks around the world at what leaders from across the globe have said this Christmas

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2024

Germany debates migration and motives after deadly Christmas market attack

As the nation mourns the victims of violence in Magdeburg, the far right is rallying against migration.

Al Jazeera · Dec 23, 2024

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Germany Mourns Victims Of Christmas Market Attack

Tragic incident at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany leaves community reeling. Suspect in custody, investigation ongoing.

International Business Times · Dec 23, 2024

German Far-right AfD To March In City Hit By Christmas Market Attack

Three days after Germany's deadly Christmas market attack in which a Saudi man was arrested, both the far-right AfD and counter-protesters were due to hit the streets Monday in the bereaved city of Magdeburg.

The Guardian - AU · Dec 23, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Putin meets Slovak PM in rare Moscow visit to secure energy deal

Slovakia is dependent on gas passing through neighbouring Ukraine, and it has ramped up efforts to maintain those flows from 2025, after a five-year agreement expires

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2024

Mother pays tribute to boy, 9, killed in German Christmas market attack: ‘Let my little teddy bear fly’

Andre Gleissner was among the five dead following the attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany

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The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2024

Anger grows in Germany over missed chances to stop Magdeburg Christmas market attack

Authorities deemed previously suspect ‘no specific danger’ following a risk assessment

Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2024

German Christmas market attack suspect to face murder charges

Police said the man has been issued a warrant for pre-trial detention on five counts of murder.

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2024

Mother pays tribute to nine-year-old boy killed in German Christmas market attack

André Gleißner tragically died when a car rammed into a massive crowd of shoppers in Magdeburg

The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2024

Magdeburg Christmas market attack: authorities received warnings about suspect

German government to investigate whether more could have been done to prevent car attack that killed five

International Business Times · Dec 22, 2024

Angry Questions In Germany After Christmas Market Attack

The German government faced growing questions Sunday about whether more could have been done to prevent the Christmas market car-ramming attack that killed five people and injured over 200.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2024

Magdeburg mourns Christmas market dead

Saudi national, alleged to have killed five and injured more than 200, had issued a warning on social media

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2024

German city mourns as death toll rises following market attack just days before Christmas

Magdeburg in grief as at least five people are killed in attack on bustling market

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