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Merz’s conservatives in new crisis over alleged support for AfD
Friedrich Merz faces a political crisis as allegations surface that CDU votes enabled the AfD to secure a key state position.
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Germany news: Far-right AfD gets first house speaker in a German state parliament
Germany faces a political crisis as allegations emerge that CDU lawmakers supported the far-right AfD in securing a state parliament house speaker.
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Germany and France want EU storm gates for China’s trade surge
Germany and France are coordinating a push for more stringent European Union trade measures to counter what they describe as unfair trade practices.
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Germany’s Merz visits Kyiv amid fears of ‘hardest’ winter in war
Germany's Merz travels to Kyiv amid ongoing Russian strikes and mounting warnings over a harsh wartime winter.
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Germany's Merz arrives in Kyiv to the sound of sirens and explosions
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Europe war-games life after Merz
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Europe braces for ‘severe hybrid attacks’ from Russia, says Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz warns Europe of escalating Russian hybrid attacks as Germany’s far‑right gains traction.
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Merz says Lavrov comments show Moscow not interested in serious negotiations
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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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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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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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German states go to the polls in high-stakes test for Friedrich Merz
German states head to the polls in a high-stakes electoral test for Friedrich Merz.
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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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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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German far right’s ‘remigration’ plans amount to ethnic cleansing, says Merz
Friedrich Merz has characterized the German far right's 'remigration' strategies as a form of ethnic cleansing, sparking intense political debate.
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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 could help Ukraine with finding fighting-age men, minister says
Germany's Merz stresses support for Ukraine according to Yahoo coverage from September 2026.
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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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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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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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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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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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Germany's Merz says victory for AfD in Saxony-Anhalt would deter foreign investors
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Merz says Germany finalising response to suspected Leipzig attack
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Germany Prepares Broad Sanctions on Russia Over Leipzig Airport Drone Attack
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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 plans to blame Russia for Leipzig attack as tensions with Putin escalate
Germany is preparing to officially attribute a suspected attack in Leipzig to Russia amid escalating tensions with President Vladimir Putin.
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Germany ‘under threat,’ Merz says after another explosive drone found near airport
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German investigators find third drone, explosives after failed airport attack, media say
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Germany news: Most voters expect Merz to leave office early
A growing segment of the German electorate expects Chancellor Friedrich Merz to leave office before the next scheduled election.
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Inside Germany's roughly $14 billion plan to deter Russia with a new arsenal of deep-strike missiles
Germany is initiating a roughly $14 billion strategic investment in cruise and hypersonic missiles to establish a deep-strike deterrent against Russia.
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Merz reaches out to AfD voters before pivotal German regional election
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaches out to AfD voters while rejecting the far right ahead of regional elections.
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Merz unveils sweeping reform push for Germany: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules
Germany's Merz pushes €10bn tax cuts, pension overhaul and strict sick‑leave rules, sparking voter skepticism.
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German pension commission proposes shift to Swedish-style fund
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