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POLITICS7h agoGermany news: Conservative state premiers rally behind MerzAll eight CDU state premiers have backed Friedrich Merz, urging the party to focus on rebuilding trust. Plus, Germany's coalition is weighing rapid relief as record fuel prices pile pressure on households. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICS11h agoGermany’s Merz cancels trip to UN in New York as pressure mounts at homeGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz has cancelled a trip to the UN General Assembly next week as he faces mounting pressure at home during a string of difficult state elections. A government official, speaking on condition of anonymity because they couldn’t publicly discuss a trip that hadn’t been announced officially, said Wednesday that Merz won’t travel to New York as originally planned because “his presence is required in Berlin”. Merz had been expected to speak at the General Assembly next...South China Morning Post
POLITICS18h agoGermany to allocate additional EUR 1M for safety of Ukrainian NPPsGermany will provide an additional 1 million euros to improve safety at Ukrainian nuclear power plants.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS23h agoGermany’s embattled leader Merz cancels New York trip amid mounting domestic pressureChancellor Friedrich Merz will instead stay in Germany to deal with fallout of elections in which his party is expected to fare badly.Politico Europe
POLITICS1d ago54% of those polled in eastern Germany call arms deliveries to Ukraine excessiveIn western Germany, 39% of those polled called arms deliveries to Kyiv excessive, compared with 54% of respondents in the east, according to an ARD-Deutschlandtrend poll, whose results were published by the German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle.Meduza [en]
POLITICS2d agoFM Sybiha on recruitment of Russian agents in Germany: I urge European governments to take this threat seriouslyForeign Minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed the investigation by the German broadcaster RTL into the recruitment of agents of influence and described it not as an isolated incident but as part of a broader system.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS2d agoGermany news: Merz urges CDU discipline as pressure growsChancellor Friedrich Merz has urged his party to stay disciplined as pressure grows over his leadership. Meanwhile, Germany's homeownership rate has fallen to its lowest level in 20 years.DW News [en]
POLITICS2d agoGermany news: Foreign minister seeks reset with HungaryGerman Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is visiting Hungary as Berlin seeks to rebuild relations with Budapest. Meanwhile, Germany's homeownership rate has fallen to its lowest level in 20 years. DW has the latest.DW News [en]
POLITICS2d agoGermany: Merz's CDU comes out on top in Lower Saxony pollsThe Christian Democrats have emerged as the strongest party at local elections in the state of Lower Saxony. The vote was closely watched as an indicator of the strength of the far-right AfD, which came in third.DW News [en]
POLITICS2d agoGermany: CDU ahead in Lower Saxony local electionThe CDU is on course to win in municipal polls in the northwestern state of Lower Saxony that were seen as a gauge of support for the far-right AfD party.DW News [en]
POLITICS3d agoGermany: Thousands rally against far-right after AfD victoryTens of thousands of people marched in around 20 cities across Germany to protest the rise of the far right after the AfD's historic victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election. Demonstrators said they were defending democracy as mainstream parties continue to rule out governing with the AfD.France 24 [en]
POLITICS3d agoGermany: Lower Saxony local polls in focus after AfD winThe northwestern state of Lower Saxony has voted in local elections that are being seen as a gauge of support for the far-right AfD party. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICS3d agoTens of thousands march across Germany to protest far - right party AfDTens of thousands of individuals are participating in marches across Germany to protest against the far-right party AfD. This demonstrates significant public opposition to the party's agenda.aljazeera.com · United States
POLITICS4d agoTens of thousands protest against far-right AfD party in GermanyAbout 150,000 demonstrators took to the streets in around 20 cities across Germany on Saturday against the far-right AfD, after the party scored a crushing victory in a state election last week. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) topped the vote in the eastern region of Saxony-Anhalt, and is now seeking to form the first extreme-right state government in Germany since World War II.France 24 [en]
POLITICS4d agoGermany: Protests follow AfD election victoryProtests are taking place against the AfD in Germany. The party came first in last Sunday's election after promising to curb migration and restore ties with ⁠Moscow."That's a shock to many people", our correspondent Nick Holdsworth reports.France 24 [en]
POLITICS4d agoGermany: AfD leads in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Merz's CDU slumps to 7%Germany's far-right AfD is leading in polls ahead of regional elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on September 20, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz's centre-right CDU has fallen to just 7%, according to a new ZDF poll. The result would mark the party's worst-ever showing in a regional election in Germany.France 24 [en]
POLITICS4d agoInside Germany : Looking for the light after Saxony - Anhalt political earthquake This article examines the aftermath and search for solutions following a significant political event in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.thelocal.de · Germany
POLITICS5d agoTurks in Germany anxious after AfD wins in Saxony-AnhaltThe Alternative for Germany party's win in Saxony-Anhalt has alarmed people of Turkish origin in eastern states. Will workers and business owners abandon the increasingly AfD-friendly region for the more welcoming west?DW News [en]
POLITICS5d agoGermany: Far right lead in upcoming state election pollsPolling suggests the far-right AfD is carrying its momentum into another upcoming state election. Meanwhile, former Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged people not to take democracy for granted. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICS5d agoGermany's connection to the September 11 attacksThe 9/11 plot, including the twin tower attacks, was partly planned by the so-called Hamburg cell. A look at how Germany's national security was reshaped.DW News [en]
POLITICS5d agoCameroon-Germany: In Doumé, the enigma of the guillotine and colonial crimesLe fortin colonial allemand de Doumé, dans l’est du Cameroun, cache un passé sanglant. Des historiens y soupçonnent l’existence d’une guillotine, utilisée lors de l’exécution de dix chefs de la résistance en juin 1910. Enquête.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS6d agoFar - right AfD party won big in Saxony - Anhalt . Will it affect Germany approach to China ? The far-right AfD party achieved significant electoral success in Saxony-Anhalt, raising questions about its potential impact on Germany's foreign policy towards China. This result reflects shifting political dynamics within Germany and potential foreign policy ramifications.scmp.com · China
POLITICS6d agoGermany: Energy boss urges better infrastructure protectionThe chief of power giant RWE says Germany's rules for protecting vital infrastructure are outdated, calling for greater secrecy. Meanwhile, German inflation rose as the ECB consideres interest rates. DW has the latest.DW News [en]