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Scholz's party fends off far-right AfD in German state vote

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD) looked set to fend off the far-right in a state election in eastern Germany. The SPD scored 31.9% of the vote, ahead of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AFD) on 29.2% in a last-minute comeback.

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Scholz's Party Narrowly Leads Far-right AfD In East German State Vote: Exit Polls

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats were narrowly ahead of the far-right AfD Sunday in a state election in the formerly communist east, according to exit polls.

International Business Times

Germany: exit polls show Olaf Scholz’s party narrowly beating far-right AfD in key state election – as it happened

AfD calls its performance in Brandenburg ‘huge success’ but Social Democratic party projected to take the lead

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Far-right AfD eyes further electoral gains in key German state of Brandenburg

Ballot being seen as referendum on Olaf Scholz’s government ahead of next autumn’s general election

The Guardian - UK

Far-right AfD Eyes New Win In East German State Vote

Germans began casting ballots Sunday for a regional election in a formerly communist eastern state where the far-right AfD party is narrowly ahead in opinion polls.

International Business Times

Far-right AfD looking to make German history in Brandenburg state election

Attention is focused on regional vote this Sunday that could determine the fate of the national government

The Guardian - UK

Germany to introduce tougher border controls after attack claimed by Isis

Minister says new rules will strengthen internal security and continue ‘hard line against irregular migration’

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There’s only one way to keep Germany’s far-right AfD at bay. Address the concerns it exploits

There are good reasons to place a political firewall around the extremists. But mainstream parties must also address the electorate’s loss of trust, says German-British historian Katja Hoyer

The Guardian - UK

Anti-immigration leftists have potential to upend German political scene

State election results for Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance mean Russia-leaning populists could play decisive role

The Guardian - UK

Germany's Scholz worried by far-right surge in regional elections

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called the results of two regional elections that saw big wins for the far-right AfD and losses for his coalition "bitter" and urged mainstream parties to form governments without "right-wing extremists".

Radio France Internationale

German Far-Right Party Projected To Win Regional Elections

Far-right AfD projected to win in Thuringia regional elections, challenging German coalition government. SPD faces disappointing results.

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German state elections: Far right leads in Thuringia exit poll, centre-right ahead in Saxony – as it happened

Exit polls show strong performance for far-right Alternative für Deutschland in both German state elections

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Germany’s disaffected east: a growing crisis for Olaf Scholz

Editorial: The far-right AfD may win a state election for the first time this weekend. That should set alarm bells ringing in Berlin and beyond

The Guardian - UK

Starmer warns of march of Far-right as he meets Macron amid post-Brexit ‘reset’

The Prime Minister and French president met on Thursday after attending the Paralympic Games opening ceremony

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The Guardian - UK

As the far right gains ground, Germany deserves better from its mainstream politicians

It’s not just the AfD that poses a major threat in this weekend’s regional elections – while traditional moderate parties are failing to inspire voters, says commentator and broadcaster John Kampfner

The Guardian - UK

Solingen stabbing comes amid steep rise in knife crime in Germany

Politicans have long been calling for stricter weapons laws while others say social issues need to be addressed, after three killed at festival on Friday

International Business Times

Far-right Firebrand Hoecke Draws Crowds In Eastern Germany

German far-right politician Bjoern Hoecke has caused outrage with his inflammatory Nazi rhetoric, but the controversy has not deterred his supporters in the eastern town of Sonneberg.

The Guardian - UK

Germany’s first black African-born MP to stand down after racist abuse

Karamba Diaby’s announcement he wants to spend time with family comes after bullet and arson attacks on his office

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Sacramento Cops Shared License Plate Data With Anti-Abortion States

And a grand jury says that's illegal.

International Business Times

Germany's Coalition In Impasse Over 2025 Budget

Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD), the Greens and the liberal FDP, who came to power in 2021, have until July 3, the end of the current parliamentary term, to reach a compromise.

Crikey

Why are Europeans — including the young — being pushed to the far right?

Young Europeans have been screaming into the void for several elections now. Is it any wonder they’re rushing to vote on the fringes?

The Conversation

Why are Europeans – including the young – being pushed to the far right?

In Europe, the slogan “never again fascism” is one that still resonates. The death and destruction wrought by hyper-nationalist, authoritarian states in the first half of the 20th century still haunts the nightmares of successive generations.

International Business Times

Scholz's Coalition Suffers Rout At EU Polls In Germany

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition suffered a stinging defeat at the European elections Sunday, all three parties in his government trailing the conservatives and the far right, preliminary results showed.

International Business Times

Decision Time As France, Germany Headline EU Vote Finale

The final -- and by far biggest -- day of EU elections takes place Sunday with voting in 21 member countries, including France and Germany, where support for surging far-right parties is being tested.

Radio France Internationale

Voters head to the polls on final day of EU elections

Voting began across Europe Sunday on the final -- and biggest -- day of marathon EU elections, with balloting due in 21 countries, including France and Germany, where support for surging far-right parties is being tested.

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