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Scandals fail to knock Germany’s AfD off course before electoral tests

Far-right party’s poll numbers have fallen but analysts say negative headlines unlikely to sway its supporters

The Guardian - UK

Far-right EU election gains could boost nationalist parties on home turf

Polls indicate a surge for the right across the continent in next month’s ballots, but the centrists are still likely to hold sway in parliament

The Guardian - UK

Olaf Scholz condemns attacks on politicians after third assault in a week

German chancellor says attacks are ‘outrageous and cowardly’ after politicians have been hit and injured in Germany

The Guardian - UK

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Suspect Held In Latest Attack On German Politicians

German police on Wednesday arrested a 74-year-old man suspected of hitting a former mayor of Berlin in the head, the latest in a rash of assaults against politicians in Germany.

International Business Times

‘Countries are now forced to confront it’: Rise in Chinese espionage arrests alarms Europe

Increase in cases reflects changing mood across continent towards Chinese threats, say experts

The Guardian - UK

Germans grill Olaf Scholz over soaring cost of doner kebabs

Die Linke party is among those calling for a Dönerpreisbremse or price cap on the hugely popular street food

The Guardian - UK

17-Year-Old Confesses To Attacking German Politician In Dresden

17-year-old confesses to attacking German politician in Dresden, sparking political tensions. AfD and SPD trade accusations over the incident.

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Scholz Says Attacks On Deputies 'Threaten' Democracy

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday condemned an attack on one of his party's European Parliament deputies as a "threat" to democracy after investigators said a political motive was suspected.

International Business Times

Germany’s Scholz calls for unity against far-right after MEP seriously hurt

Chancellor’s appeal comes after four assailants brutally attacked a politician who was campaigning in eastern Germany.

Al Jazeera

Giorgia Meloni and Ursula von der Leyen, the double act that is steering the EU ever rightwards

As elections loom across the continent, Italy’s prime minister and the commission’s president are in a dubious alliance

The Guardian - UK

German Parties Launch European Parliament Election Campaigns

German parties prepare for European Parliament elections, addressing Ukraine conflict and far-right nationalism.

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German MPs break taboo by backing first post-unification Veterans’ Day

Annual event in June is designed to make service in volunteer army more attractive amid looming threats

The Guardian - UK

Sunak suggests he will not ‘shy away’ from making cuts to hit defence target

PM has faced scepticism over costing of his commitment to spend 2.5% of Britain’s GDP on defence by 2030

The Guardian - UK

UK to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, Sunak says

PM pledges to put arms industry on ‘war footing’ with plan to raise defence budget to £87bn a year by 2030

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Al Jazeera

Far-right German politician’s aide arrested for spying for China

Worries over efforts to sway upcoming EU elections rise, with MEP Krah also probed over Russian influence operation.

Al Jazeera

War, fear of war spur global military spending to new record: SIPRI report

New high of $2.4 trillion is ninth straight annual increase, suggesting trend will continue, research institute says.

Radio France Internationale

European leaders agree to new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel

European Union leaders have agreed to increase sanctions on Iran after its missile and drone attack on Israel. The move is an attempt to limit any Israeli retaliation and prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East as the war in Gaza continues.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Don’t stockpile your Patriots, put Ukrainian needs first, allies told

Olaf Scholz tells EU to send more Patriot batteries as Nato chief urges members to prioritise Ukraine’s air defences; airstrikes on Chernihiv kill 17. What we know on day 785

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Morning Digest | Supreme Court says EVMs are accurate unless they are maligned by human bias; X takes down four posts on EC order, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 17, 2024

Radio France Internationale

Germany's Scholz presses China over Russian threat to global security

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday that Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine threatens global security. The move was an apparent call for China to apply greater pressure on its neighbor and close partner to resolve the conflict.

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German Chancellor Urges China To Address Ukraine Crisis

German Chancellor Scholz discusses Russia's invasion of Ukraine and trade tensions with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, emphasizing global security and peaceful...

France 24

Chinese growth beats expectations in first quarter amid German chancellor's visit

China's National Bureau of Statistics said on Monday that the country's economy grew to the tune of 5.3 percent in the first three months of the year, ahead of economists' expectations. Manufacturing and infrastructure are fuelling that growth, while housing and domestic consumption are still a source of concern. Meanwhile,…

International Business Times

Germany's Scholz Seeks Chinese Role In 'Just Peace' For Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday he hoped Berlin and Beijing could help achieve a "just peace" in Ukraine, as he met President Xi Jinping in the Chinese capital.

The Guardian - UK

German chancellor urges Chinese industry bosses to play fair in EU market

Olaf Scholz says European cars should have equal access to Chinese customers

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German Chancellor Scholz Emphasizes Fair Trade With China

German Chancellor Scholz's visit to China focuses on fair trade, tariffs, and investments, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations and address global trad...

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