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Left Leader Defends AfD Disruptions
The leader of Germany’s Left Party (Die Linke), Jan van Aken, has staunchly defended recent blockades of events…
CDU Leader Warns Against AfD Alliance
The potential for a dramatic realignment within Germany’s conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is escalating, with senior figures…
Reul Rejects AfD Alliance
The leading parliamentary manager of the SPD parliamentary group, Dirk Wiese, has strongly endorsed North Rhine-Westphalia’s Interior Minister…
De Masi Rules Out Coalition With AfD
The newly appointed co-chair of the German “Basiswürde, Solidarität, Rechtstoleranz” (BSW) party, Fabio De Masi, has sought to…
Minister Warns Exit Over Potential AfD Ties
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Interior Minister Herbert Reul has issued a stark ultimatum to his own party, the Christian Democratic…
AfD Moves to Expel Former Secretary
Internal turmoil continues to grip the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Saxony-Anhalt, with the state leadership initiating expulsion…
Church Leaders Condemn AfD Ties
The Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) has doubled down on its distancing from the far-right political party Alternative…
East German Business Rejects AfD Ties
East German Business Associations Largely Reject Engagement with the AfD A survey conducted by the Handelsblatt reveals a…
AfD Member Faces Disciplinary Action
Internal divisions within the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party have escalated, with the parliamentary group leadership initiating disciplinary…
Yougov Poll Shows CDU, AfD Neck and Neck
A significant shift in German political sentiment is emerging, according to a new YouGov poll released Wednesday. The…
AfD Ties to Trump Allies Raise Concerns
Concerns are mounting within Germany’s political landscape regarding the increasing alignment of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party…
Söder Ready for TV Showdown with AfD
The potential for a direct televised confrontation between Bavarian CSU leader Markus Söder and a representative of the…
Left Party Surges AfD Dips
The latest ZDF Politbarometer, released Friday morning, reveals a significant shift in German political sentiment, with the Left…
AfD US Trip Sparks Spending Controversy
A delegation of German lawmakers from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is preparing for a multi-day trip…
AfD Accused of Damaging German Image Abroad
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party, the CSU, are accusing the Alternative for Germany…
Union Loses Ground AfD Remains Dominant
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party, the CSU, have experienced another decline in voter…
Merz Revisits AfD Pledge Amid Policy Shift
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has significantly backtracked on a previous pledge to “halve”…
AfD Takes Harder Right Turn
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is escalating its criticism of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), accusing the party…
Union Holds Lead Over AfD in New Poll
The latest ARD-Deutschlandtrend poll, released this week, paints a stark picture of German voter sentiment and signals a…
Germany Watches AfD Youth Group
Hamburg’s Interior Minister, Andy Grote (SPD), is advocating for the monitoring of a newly formed AfD youth organization,…
AfD Ban Hope Rekindled
A renewed push for a potential ban of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party gained significant momentum this…
AfD Ban Explored By German States
SPD Interior Ministers in Thuringia and Lower Saxony are pushing for a serious discussion regarding a potential legal…
AfD Youth Group Faces Scrutiny
Federal authorities are reportedly scrutinizing the newly formed youth wing of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), “Generation Deutschland”…
Ukraine Trip Off After AfD Controversy
The European Parliament’s Security and Defence Committee (SEDE) abruptly cancelled a planned visit to Ukraine following objections to…
Germany Debates AfD Scrutiny
Thuringia’s Interior Minister Georg Maier has publicly voiced concerns regarding the effectiveness of the joint federal-state working group…
AfD Youth Group Sparks Party Ban Concerns
The emergence of “Generation Deutschland” the newly formed youth organization of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), is generating…
Merkel’s CDU Plummets AfD Leads
The political landscape in Germany remains fractured and volatile, according to the latest polls conducted by Forsa, underscoring…
AfD Youth Group Faces Scrutiny
The formation of “Generation Deutschland” a newly established youth organization affiliated with the Alternative for Germany (AfD), has…
AfD Youth Group Fuels Ban Calls
The formation of “Generation Deutschland” the new youth wing of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), has intensified calls…
Voigt Dismisses AfD as Bubble
Thuringia’s Minister-President Mario Voigt has publicly urged a more measured response to the rise of the Alternative for…
East Germans Favor Business Ties with AfD
The burgeoning debate surrounding engagement between German business associations and the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has exposed…
AfD Surpasses CDU in Popularity
A significant shift in German political landscape is emerging, as the Alternative for Germany (AfD) continues to widen…
AfD Kicks Out Controversial Figure
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is facing internal turmoil following a controversial appearance by Alexander Eichwald at the…
AfD Divided Over Trade Deal
Internal divisions are fracturing the AfD parliamentary group as they grapple with a stance on the controversial EU-Mercosur…
AfD Power Grab Threatens Democracy
Thuringia’s Interior Minister Georg Maier has launched a scathing critique of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, accusing…
AfD Harassment Sparks Outrage
The escalating climate of hostility within the German Bundestag has prompted a stark condemnation from Nina Warken, Chairwoman…
AfD Youth Risks Extremism Warns Minister
The German Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt of the CSU party, has expressed deep skepticism regarding the newly formed…
Clashes Erupt Amid AfD Congress Rhein Demands Condemnation
The escalating tensions surrounding the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party’s youth congress in Gießen culminated in violent clashes…
Germany’s AfD Launches Youth Wing Amidst Protests
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has formally launched its new youth organization, “Generation Deutschland” (Generation Germany), amidst significant…
Economists Urge Caution on AFD Talks
Leading economists are sharply criticizing the Confederation of Family Businesses (Familienunternehmenverband) for its recent shift towards engagement with…
Weimer Deflects AfD Calls for Resignation
The controversy surrounding Culture Minister Wolfgang Weimer and the Ludwig Erhard Summit, hosted by his former company, the…
Thuringia Officials Consider AfD Ban
The escalating rhetoric surrounding the Alternative for Germany (AfD) has intensified, with prominent figures from both the Social…
SPD Rethinks Ban Amid Rising AfD Support
The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) faces a period of intense introspection as internal criticism mounts over…
Business Group Excludes AfD From Events
The influential North Rhine-Westphalia Association of Business and Industry (Unternehmer.NRW) is drawing a firm line against engaging with…
AfD Threatens German Investment Future
Leading economist Holger Schmieding, chief economist at Berenberg Bank, has issued a stark warning regarding the potential consequences…
Greens Urge Family Businesses to Reject AfD
The Association of Family Businesses’ recent decision to engage in dialogue with members of the Alternative for Germany…
Crafts Leader Dismisses AfD Firewall Debate
The president of the Central Association of German Crafts, Jörg Dittrich, has cautioned against drawing the craft sector…
AfD, Union Neck and Neck in New Poll
The latest Forsa poll paints a picture of political stagnation and deepening public discontent in Germany. The far-right…
AfD Signals No Support for Merz
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has signaled a firm refusal to offer support to Chancellor Friedrich Merz in…
Business Leaders Face Backlash Over AfD Dialogue
The decision by the Association of Family Businesses (Familienunternehmerverband) to entertain discussions with the Alternative for Germany (AfD)…
Family Business Group Faces Backlash Over AfD Dialogue
The leadership of the Green Party in the German Bundestag has sharply condemned the recent shift by the…
Saxony Leader Dismisses AfD Dialogue
The discourse surrounding potential cooperation between Saxony’s ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the far-right Alternative for Germany…
Business Group Courts AfD Sparks Outcry
The decision by the Association of Family Businesses (Familienunternehmer-Verband) to leave the door open for discussions with the…
Business Groups Weigh Shifting Stance on AfD
A fracture is emerging within Germany’s business community regarding the appropriate engagement with the Alternative for Germany (AfD),…
Ties Tighten Union and AfD Neck and Neck
The latest ZDF Politbarometer reveals a deeply fractured German political landscape, with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and…
AfD Seeks Security Info Thousands of Times
A comprehensive analysis of parliamentary records reveals a marked increase in scrutiny-related inquiries initiated by the Alternative for…
Poll Shows CDU Widening Lead Over AfD
A slight narrowing of the gap between the CDU/CSU and the AfD is evidenced by a fresh YouGov…
AfD Remains Top Political Force
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) maintains its position as the leading political force in the nation, securing 26%…
AfD Leaders Seek Unity After Russia Dispute
The leadership of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) issued a brief, carefully worded statement on Thursday, seemingly aimed…
Public Disappointment Fuels AfD Surge
A recent survey conducted by Infratest dimap and published by ARD’s “Deutschlandtrend” indicates a deepening sense of disappointment…
AfD Risks Backlash Over Putin Ties
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is facing a growing internal dilemma regarding its relationship with Russia, potentially undermining…
SPD Accused of Politically Motivated AfD Warnings
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is facing accusations of strategically leveraging criticism of the far-right Alternative for Germany…
AfD Leads Germany’s Polls Left Slides
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) continues to lead in voter preference, solidifying its position as the nation’s most…
Söder Opposes AfD Ban
Markus Söder, the Minister-President of Bavaria and a prominent figure within the Christian Social Union (CSU), has publicly…
AfD Ban Debate Rekindled
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s recent remarks have reignited a contentious debate within Germany concerning the potential prohibition of the…
AfD Attacks Steinmeier Over Ban Talk
The rhetoric surrounding the potential for a ban on the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has intensified following…
Berlin Leader Urges Unity Amid Rising AfD
Berlin’s governing mayor, Kai Wegner of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has sharply criticized the current German federal…
Economist Flags Risks of AfD Rule
Germany’s business leaders are facing increasing pressure to actively counter the rising tide of right-wing populism, according to…
Schulze Blocks AfD Power Grab
The upcoming state election in Saxony-Anhalt in September 2026 is being framed by CDU candidate Sven Schulze as…
Union and AfD Neck and Neck
The latest ZDF Politbarometer reveals a concerning shift in German political sentiment, with the traditionally dominant CDU/CSU experiencing…
Lawmakers Lift Immunity for Another AfD Politician
The German Bundestag on Thursday voted to lift parliamentary immunity for a second AfD (Alternative for Germany) parliamentarian,…
Poll Shows Union Narrows Gap With AfD
A hypothetical snap election would yield a deeply fragmented political landscape, according to a new poll conducted by…
AfD Courts Israel Ties Amid Conflict
A study by the Konrad-Adenauer Foundation, a think tank closely linked to the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has…
AfD Tactics Under Scrutiny
Thuringia’s Interior Minister Georg Maier has reignited accusations against the Alternative for Germany (AfD), alleging a concerted effort…
AfD Delegation to Meet Medvedev in Sochi
A delegation of German politicians from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, alongside a Luxembourgish MEP, are reportedly…
Germany Accuses AfD of Russian Espionage
A senior German parliamentarian has accused the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party of systematically seeking out sensitive…
AfD Leads Germany Polling Again
Germany’s political landscape remains deeply fractured, with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) solidifying its position as the nation’s…
Poll Shows CDU and AfD Now Tied
A significant shift in German political sentiment has emerged, according to the latest INSA poll commissioned by Bild,…
Voigt Urges CDU to Stand Firm Against AfD
The debate surrounding the Christian Democratic Union’s (CDU) strategy towards the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) has intensified,…
Poll Shows CDU Closing Gap on AfD
Shifting Tides: CDU/CSU Narrowing Gap with AfD Amidst Coalition Strategy Debate Recent polling data indicates a slight shift…
AfD Rise Fuels Talk of Minority Governments
The rising tide of the AfD poses a significant challenge to the stability of German state governments, according…
Schwesig Blasts AfD as Party of Hate
The escalating number of far-right incidents within Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s schools has triggered sharp criticism directed at the Alternative for…
AfD Queries Face Limited Action Across Germany
Concerns raised by the Thuringian Interior Minister, Georg Maier, alleging potential misuse of parliamentary inquiries by the AfD…
Germany Investigates AfD Over Infrastructure Espionage
The Thuringian state interior minister, Georg Maier, is maintaining his suspicions that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party…
AfD Holds Lead Merz Plummets
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) continues to dominate the German political landscape, holding its position as the leading…
Dobrindt Signals Understanding of AfD Espionage Claims
The allegations of espionage leveled against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party by Thuringia’s Interior Minister, Georg Maier,…
AfD Still Leads In New Poll
Despite a marginal decline, the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) continues to hold the position of largest political force…
Greens Eye Limits on AfD Questions
The German Green Party is initiating legal scrutiny into limiting the federal government’s obligation to answer parliamentary inquiries…
AfD Accuses Merz of Double Standards
The leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), Tino Chrupalla, has launched a stinging critique of Chancellor and…
AfD Faces Espionage Claims Possible Ban Looms
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is signaling a hardening stance toward the Alternative for Germany (AfD), suggesting that…
CDU Aims to Overtake AfD in Saxony-Anhalt
The designees for the CDU’s leading candidate in Saxony-Anhalt, Sven Schulze, appears determined to steer clear of protracted…
Lawmakers Explore New Path to Ban AfD
A cross-party effort is gaining momentum within the German Bundestag, focusing on initiating a formal process to examine…
AfD Leads CDU in New Poll
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) maintains its lead in voter preference, according to the latest Forsa poll conducted…
Union Divided Over AfD Ties
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has cautiously welcomed the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz’s rejection of…
Merz Declares AfD Primary CDU Foe
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has issued a stark warning against any potential collaboration with the Alternative for Germany (AfD)…
CDU AfD Ties Spark Outrage
A growing chorus of political voices in Germany is vehemently criticizing the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) for increasingly…
CDU Urged to Resist AfD Alliance
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) faces a perilous dilemma regarding its stance towards the Alternative for Germany (AfD),…
Coalition Tensions Rise Over AfD Ties
A growing rift within Germany’s governing coalition is emerging as several politicians within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU)…
AfD Surges To Record Popularity
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) continues its ascent in the German political landscape, marking a concerning trend…
CSU Urges CDU No AfD Alliance
The Christian Social Union (CSU), Bavaria’s dominant conservative party, is vehemently opposing any softening of the long-standing policy…