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Who is running in the German election and what are the key issues?

German citizens will take to the polls on February 23 for a snap general election.

Al Jazeera

As German voters head to the polls here’s what to expect next

German voters go to the polls on Sunday to elect a parliament that will hold power for four years

The Independent UK

All eyes on far-right AfD in German election rocked by violence and US interference

Extremists tipped for second place after shifting debate to immigration and crime and winning endorsements from Musk and Vance

The Guardian - UK

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Heated Immigration Debate Complicates Germany's Search For Workers

Hospital manager Kathrin Leffler says she worries Germany's tense pre-election debate on immigration will make it harder to recruit enough skilled workers from abroad to fill a growing labour shortage.

International Business Times

Conservative Merz Leads Germany's Turbulent Election Race

When Germans vote on Sunday, conservative Friedrich Merz is the strong favourite to become the next chancellor after a bitterly fought campaign roiled by the rise of the AfD, a far-right party vocally backed by Team Trump.

International Business Times

Germany's Merz Vows Tough Migrant Policy To Stall AfD's Rise

Germany's conservative election frontrunner Friedrich Merz on Wednesday called on voters to give him a strong mandate to restrict immigration and rebuild the economy to ward off the rise of the far-right AfD. In a final head-to-head TV debate with centre-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz before Sunday's general election, Merz warned…

International Business Times

‘Dictator’: Trump blasts Zelenskyy amid negotiations over Ukraine war

On social media and in a speech, Trump accused Zelenskyy of profiting from the US ‘gravy train’ and avoiding elections.

Al Jazeera

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Far right set to make strides in a German election dominated by immigration

Mainstream parties struggle to retain voters in a fragmented political landscape.

Al Jazeera

Europe is looking to Germany for leadership – but these elections will dash its hopes again

The CDU is a big player in the European parliament, but its predicted win this Sunday won’t change Germany’s inward focus, says Cas Mudde of the University of Georgia

The Guardian - UK

The German election explained through seven essential questions

Germany is holding a federal election on February 23 – a snap vote called by chancellor Olaf Scholz when his coalition government fell apart at the end of last year. Parties are running to win seats in the national parliament, or Bundestag. And with an unusual level of interest from…

The Conversation

Trump’s Ukraine policy shift: How are European leaders planning to respond?

European leaders are scrambling for responses after Trump reached out to Putin to end the war in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Healey: Decisions made in weeks ahead will define world security for generation

The Defence Secretary said details of a US security guarantee for Ukraine are ‘being developed’ as US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia.

Evening Standard

MPs likely to have say on UK peacekeeping force for Ukraine, says minister

Discussion of a peacekeeping force comes as US and Russian officials meet for the first time for talks on ending the war in Ukraine.

The Independent UK

MPs likely to get a vote on UK peacekeepers for Ukraine, says Cabinet minister

Discussion of a peacekeeping force comes as US and Russian officials meet for the first time for talks on ending the war in Ukraine.

Evening Standard

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Germany's Four Candidates Vying For Chancellor In Sunday's Election

Get insights into Germany's upcoming election with a look at the four key candidates and their platforms.

The Guardian - UK

‘The lurch to the right scares me’: could the left surprise in German election?

Amid Elon Musk’s meddling on behalf of the AfD, the Linke is gaining strong support from women and young voters

The Guardian - AU

‘Europe challenges Trump-Putin axis’: what the papers say about Paris summit on Ukraine

European headlines reflect the response to the diplomatic shockwaves sent by the US and splits among leaders on defence spending and how the war in Ukraine should end

Evening Standard

PM says US ‘backstop’ needed for Ukraine peace after emergency talks in Paris

The Prime Minister’s appeal to the US president came after European leaders gathered in Paris for emergency talks on Ukraine.

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The Guardian - UK

US ‘backstop’ vital to deter future Russian attacks on Ukraine, says Starmer

British prime minister says force would need protections such as air cover that only US can provide

The Guardian - UK

‘Allo ‘Allo! Europe’s leaders get together dans Paris for emergency sommet

Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer and others discuss Trump, Russia and Ukraine at hastily arranged conference

Radio France Internationale

Failing economy, rising far right and Ukraine war define Germany's divisive elections

Germany is entering its final week of campaigning ahead of nationwide elections on 23 February amid economic turmoil, political uncertainty, and growing concerns over its place in the global order.

The Independent UK

Navalny’s widow marks anniversary of his death with call for ‘free’ Russia

Yulia Navalnaya urges people to ‘do everything’ to make Navalny’s dreams of free Russia ‘come true’

The Guardian - UK

As the US retreats, Europe must look out for itself – so is Macron’s nuclear offer the answer?

Development of a joint defence shield would be politically explosive for Keir Starmer. But it’s an idea whose time has come, says the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

International Business Times

US Tensions Plague Final Phase Of German Election Campaign

Germany enters the final week of election campaigning Monday, with the debate more heated than ever amid controversy over alleged US interference in favour of the far right.

The Guardian - US

Zelenskyy says Russia will ‘wage war on Nato’ if US support for Ukraine wanes

Ukrainian president tells NBC’s Meet the Press that Putin’s next targets may be Poland and Lithuania

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