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Germany news: Reform row raises fears for Merz's coalition
A dispute over reforms and gains by far-right and far-left parties are threatening the stability of Chancellor Merz's coalition government in Germany.
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AfD, Merz's Party Win Halt to Town's Holocaust Plaques
A political shift involving the AfD and Friedrich Merz's party has resulted in the halting of Holocaust plaques in a German town.
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Germany’s AfD is so extreme it’s putting off other far-right parties
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AfD, CDU ban new Holocaust 'stumbling stones' in Heidenau
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East German town bans future Holocaust memorial plaques
An East German town has voted to ban new Holocaust memorial stones, with conservative and far-right backing.
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‘Hope’ rises in Berlin immigrant communities as Left wins amid AfD gains
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Latest German election humiliation puts Merz on borrowed time as CDU unrest grows
German Chancellor Merz faces mounting political peril and CDU unrest following a damaging election humiliation.
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Germany’s Merz hits out at ‘destructive’ forces as he fights for survival
Germany's Merz fights for political survival as the far-right AfD secures another state election victory.
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German chancellor clinging to power after another loss to far-right AfD
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Far left wins Berlin state election, far-right AfD in Germany’s northeast
Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces a political crisis as the far-right AfD and the Left Party secure major victories in recent German state elections.
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Chancellor Merz calls Germany state elections results a “disaster,” as far-right surge again
Chancellor Merz faces a severe political struggle following heavy losses and a far-right surge in German state elections.
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Merz vows to stay on as chancellor despite ‘disaster’ in another German regional vote
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces mounting political turmoil following a historic regional election defeat.
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Merz calls regional election ‘disaster’ as German far right heads for 2nd win
German far-right gains in historic state elections prompt Merz to vow reforms despite a disastrous defeat.
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Germany’s Berlin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania states head to polls
Germany’s regional elections see the far left surge, the Christian Democrats stumble, and Chancellor Merz confronts rising tensions.
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EXCLUSIVE: Putin envoy and far-right AfD prepare talks to get Russian gas back for Germany, sources say
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The Far Right Had Its Biggest Electoral Win In Germany Since The Nazis. What Now?
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AfD's Siegmund's comments on arms and 'remigration' spark controversy
Recent remarks by AfD figures linking arms production to deportations draw scrutiny as Israeli firm Elbit eyes German expansion.
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Tens of thousands protest against far-right AfD party in Germany
Tens of thousands march across Germany to protest the far-right Alternative for Germany party amid rising political tensions.
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Germany's AfD says arms production could aid deportation drive in Saxony-Anhalt
Germany's far-right AfD faces widespread controversy and outrage following remarks linking arms production to migrant deportations.
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Chartbook 474: The state is the problem - the AfD’s anti-systemic diagnosis of contemporary Germany.
Coverage examines the normalisation and political victories of the far right in Germany and warns Australia to take heed.
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The AfD’s Victory in Germany
The far-right AfD's victory in Germany raises concerns over the nation's economic stability and its struggle with political nostalgia.
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What the far right’s victory in Germany could mean for the war in Ukraine
The AfD's election victory in Saxony-Anhalt triggers concerns over Germany's political stability and its strategic approach to the war in Ukraine.
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France’s Marine Le Pen stays silent on far-right victory in German election
France's Marine Le Pen maintains silence following a far-right victory in the German election, according to coverage.
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A Nazi-curious party just won big in Germany. The White House approves.
The AfD's significant electoral success in Germany is sparking global debate over the future of European politics and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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Germany's Merz accuses far-right AfD of promoting 'ethnic cleansing'
Germany's Merz accuses the far-right AfD of promoting ethnic cleansing following a shocking state government victory.
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Germany’s Merz cancels phone call with Trump after social media post celebrating AfD win
German Prime Minister Friedrich Merz has cancelled a scheduled call with US President Trump following Trump's endorsement of the far-right AfD party.
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Far right’s rise in rapidly re-arming Germany gives Poland cause for concern
The rise of Germany's far-right AfD in recent state elections is sparking geopolitical concern in Poland amid Germany's rapid military re-armament.
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AfD victory clouds Merz's reform agenda as ally seeks changes
A victory for the AfD has cast a shadow over Friedrich Merz's reform agenda as political allies call for changes.
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What would Germany's AfD do in first 100 days if it takes power in Saxony-Anhalt?
Anti-AfD protests are spreading across Germany as the far-right party moves toward gaining power in two additional states.
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A Far-Right Win Puts New Pressure on Germany’s Leader
A seismic electoral victory for the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt places unprecedented pressure on German political leadership and Friedrich Merz.
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Merz 'deeply shocked' after major AfD win in Saxony-Anhalt
Germany faces political turmoil after a major electoral win by the far-right AfD in Saxony-Anhalt.
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EU Foreign Chief Raises Alarm as Pro-Moscow Sentiment Gains Ground
EU leadership warns of growing pro-Moscow sentiment as Germany's AfD party gains significant political traction.
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German chancellor vows to stay in office despite AfD triumph in state election
Germany faces a major political test as the far-right AfD triumphs in a state election and the chancellor vows to remain in office.
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Why is the far-right AfD’s state victory significant and what might happen next in German politics?
Germany faces political turbulence as the far-right AfD secures a major state election victory.
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Far-right win leaves Germany's Merz shaken as AfD plots path to power
Germany's political landscape faces turmoil following a landslide far-right election victory that leaves leaders shaken and strategizing.
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World reacts to AfD victory in east Germany state election
The AfD has secured a landmark victory in eastern German state elections, sparking international reaction and praise from Russia.
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AfD just won 44% in a German state. Now Germany's firewall faces its biggest test.
Germany's far-right AfD wins 44% in a state election, putting the country's political firewall to a major test.
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AfD scores landslide regional victory but falls short of majority
The AfD has achieved a landslide regional victory in Germany but failed to secure the majority needed to lead a state government.
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German far-right AfD wins Saxony-Anhalt election, falls short of majority
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has achieved a historic victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election.
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Live Updates: Germany’s Far Right Has Big Lead in Key Election, Exit Polls Show
Germany faces a potential political shift as exit polls indicate a major lead for the far-right Alternative for Germany in a regional vote.
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German far-right party set for regional election triumph but uncertain of governing
The AfD is pursuing a historic electoral breakthrough as voters in Saxony-Anhalt head to the polls in Germany.
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Saxony-Anhalt: Far-right AfD secures huge lead in key vote
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has secured a historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt, winning 44% of the vote in a key regional election.
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German voters head to polls as far-right AfD party eyes historic state win
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German far-right AfD party’s projected win puts Jews between the left and a hard place
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Saxony-Anhalt: Small parties will be the kingmakers
The far-right AfD has achieved a landslide victory in Saxony-Anhalt, placing significant pressure on Chancellor Merz and the German political center.
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The Debate - German far right's breakout moment? AfD party eyes outright win in regional election
The far-right AfD party is seeking a historic breakthrough and an absolute majority in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt regional elections.
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How Merkel and Merz lost eastern Germany to the AfD
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Germany's far-right AfD aims for breakthrough in state election
Germany's far-right AfD achieves a historic landslide victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state elections, shaking the European political establishment.
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German far-right party targets iconic Bauhaus school ahead of landmark state election
Germany faces a landmark regional election as the far-right AfD surges and targets the iconic Bauhaus school.
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AfD's Ulrich Siegmund has plans for Saxony-Anhalt and beyond
Germany faces a heated election clash over its Nazi past as the AfD targets power in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt.
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Russia divide resurfaces as AfD leads in Saxony-Anhalt
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Siegmund wants to make Saxony-Anhalt a model for AfD rule
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Germany's far-right AfD promises 'boom' but economists fear worst
The far-right AfD is poised for a potential historic breakthrough in Saxony-Anhalt, sparking intense debate over economic and social stability.
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Germany’s far right eyes small eastern state as springboard to national power
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Germany's Merz says victory for AfD in Saxony-Anhalt would deter foreign investors
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Germany's Kremlin-friendly AfD eyes historic election win
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Senior German politicians call for ban on parts of far-right AfD
Senior German officials and former leaders are calling for a ban on the far-right AfD party to protect national democracy.
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Germany’s far right taps nostalgia for communist East to propel election surge
The AfD is leveraging nostalgia for the former communist East to maintain a wide poll lead ahead of critical state elections in Saxony-Anhalt.
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Germany’s establishment has a plan to contain the far right. Sort of.
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How the anti-AfD firewall broke German politics
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