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POLITICSSep 20Germany: Polls open in two key state electionsVoting in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is expected to bring gains for the far-right AfD party and could determine whether Chancellor Friedrich Merz can hold on to power. Follow DW live.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 20Germany chancellor set for fresh election painThe German chancellor is anticipated to face difficulties in an upcoming election. This indicates potential political challenges or shifts for the current leadership in Germany.illawarramercury.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 20Germany chancellor set for fresh election painThe German chancellor is expected to face renewed difficulties in upcoming elections. This suggests potential shifts in the political landscape and public sentiment in Germany.newcastleherald.com.au
POLITICSSep 19Germany prepares for another far-right shock in two crucial electionsEste domingo se eligen autoridades regionales en Berlín y Pomerania.El partido Alternativa por Alemania (AfD) espera otro triunfo luego del histórico avance en Sajonia-Anhalt, hace dos semanas.Panorama complejo para el gobierno de Friedrich Merz.Clarín
POLITICSSep 19Germany braces for key state elections where far right party AfD seeks another breakthroughGermany is gearing up for two more pivotal state elections on Sunday: in the capital Berlin and in the largely rural region of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. All eyes are on the far-right AfD, which after recording its best ever result in the recent Saxony-Anhalt elections, is hoping to once again make sweeping gains. The anti-immigration party's surging popularity is proving challenging for Chancellor Friedrich Merz and both elections are expected to further test his leadership. Story by Eliza Herbert.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 19As far right gains ground in Germany, Berlin election tests Europe's centreBerliners go to the polls on Sunday to elect the city-state’s parliament and district councils, in a vote taking place just two weeks after the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured a historic victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. The implications could extend beyond Germany.RFI [en]
POLITICSSep 19Germany news: Campaigns wrap up in two state electionsParties are campaigning for a last day ahead of polls in Mecklenburg-Vorpomerania and Berlin. And an association responsible for German sea ports says they are at high risk from cyberattacks and sabotage. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 19AfD surge in eastern Germany makes some immigrants question whether they still belongROSTOCK, Germany, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Shahd Najeeb still remembers the trauma ⁠of fleeing Islamic State fighters during Syria's civil war. More than a decade after finding refuge in Germany, she now fears she may no longer be welcome there.thestar_my · malaysia
POLITICSSep 19How Germany’s far right learned to put on a smile to win electionsThe Alternative for Germany is wrapping its dark vision of national decline in a package of hope and optimism.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 18Germany: Friedrich Merz under maximum pressure before regional electionsDÉCRYPTAGE - Après sa débâcle et le triomphe de l’AfD en Saxe-Anhalt, la CDU craint de nouveaux mauvais résultats à Berlin et dans le Mecklembourg-Poméranie-Occidentale qui fragiliseraient encore plus le chancelier… Peut-être jusqu’au point de rupture.Le Figaro International
POLITICSSep 18Dual citizenship means Germany now in competition for talentCoach Jürgen Klopp has named several players to his first Germany squad who are eligible to play for other countries. Some still aren't committed to playing for thje national team long-term.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 18Germany: Is it possible to replace the chancellor?Chancellor Friedrich Merz's record-low approval ratings have emboldened his opponents. There are three ways to remove a chancellor from office in Germany.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 18EXCLUSIVE: Putin envoy and far-right AfD prepare talks to get Russian gas back for Germany, sources say - ReutersReuters World
POLITICSSep 18Germany news: Fuel costs dominate debate ahead of pollsGermany's coalition government is grappling with record-high fuel prices ahead of two state elections this weekend. Follow DW for more stories making headlines in Germany.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 18Germany and Spain go head-to-head in EU budget fightGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz and four other leaders compete with Spanish finance minister in POLITICO articles signaling EU budget deal is still far off.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 18Germany’s Merz girds for a post-election fight for political survivalOne conservative official predicts "all hell breaks loose" if the ruling CDU fails to win any seats in the regional election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 17Germany’s St. Petersburg consulate closes amid escalating diplomatic retaliation between Berlin and MoscowThe German Consulate General in St. Petersburg has closed. On the afternoon of September 17, the German flag, national emblem, and other symbols were removed from the consulate building on Furshtatskaya Street.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 17Germany's judges seek to prevent AfD justice abuseGerman judges and prosecutors have warned that the government needs to reform the laws around how state prosecutors to prevent extremist parties like the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) abusing them.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 17Judges: As AfD ascends, Germany must bolster justice systemGerman judges and prosecutors warn that the coalition needs to reform the laws covering state prosecutors to prevent "extremists in government" from abusing the legal system.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 17Germany cuts development aid despite growing crisesThe budget of Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is set to shrink for the fifth consecutive year. Aid organizations warn that the cuts could have dramatic consequences for millionsDW News [en]
POLITICSSep 17As global crises grow, Germany cuts development aidThe budget of Germany's Economic Cooperation and Development Ministry is set to shrink for the fifth consecutive year. Aid organizations warn that the cuts will have severe consequences for millions of people.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 17What’s the Matter With Eastern Germany?German far-right populism traces back to reunification—but historians disagree about why.Foreign Policy
POLITICSSep 17Klopp wants Germany football team to 'reclaim the flag'Jürgen Klopp, Germany's new head coach, says he wants his team to reclaim pride in being German after recent political developments.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 17After far-right AfD win, Germany’s embattled chancellor faces more election testsTwo German state elections Sunday could deal a double blow to embattled Chancellor Friedrich Merz, two weeks after his party suffered a stunning defeat at the hands of the far-right AfD. Tight races for power – each with their own unique electoral dynamics – are expected in the city state of Berlin and the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The Alternative for Germany is expected to make strong gains in both, a fortnight after it trounced Merz’s centre-right CDU by a margin of...South China Morning Post