Merz Wins German Election, AfD Makes Historic Gains
Germany held snap national elections on Sunday, with conservative leader Friedrich Merz winning a plurality but falling short of a majority, while the far-right AfD doubled its support to approximately 20.5%, its best result since World War II, reflecting widespread discontent and economic stagnatio...
Merz Wins German Election, AfD Makes Historic Gains
Germany held snap national elections on Sunday, with conservative leader Friedrich Merz winning a plurality but falling short of a majority, while the far-right AfD doubled its support to approximately 20.5%, its best result since World War II, reflecting widespread discontent and economic stagnatio...
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56% Bias Score
Baden-Württemberg Election: CDU Victory, but Electoral Law Creates Unexpected Fallout
The CDU won Baden-Württemberg's Bundestag election, but six of its constituency winners won't enter parliament due to a new electoral law; this has left three constituencies without Bundestag representation, sparking criticism.
Baden-Württemberg Election: CDU Victory, but Electoral Law Creates Unexpected Fallout
The CDU won Baden-Württemberg's Bundestag election, but six of its constituency winners won't enter parliament due to a new electoral law; this has left three constituencies without Bundestag representation, sparking criticism.
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44% Bias Score
CDU Dominates Rhineland-Palatinate Bundestag Election; SPD and FDP Suffer Historic Losses
The 2024 Bundestag election in Rhineland-Palatinate saw CDU win 14 of 15 constituencies, AfD and Linke gaining significant support particularly in structurally weak regions and among younger voters, while SPD and FDP reached historic lows, resulting in a major shift in the political landscape.
CDU Dominates Rhineland-Palatinate Bundestag Election; SPD and FDP Suffer Historic Losses
The 2024 Bundestag election in Rhineland-Palatinate saw CDU win 14 of 15 constituencies, AfD and Linke gaining significant support particularly in structurally weak regions and among younger voters, while SPD and FDP reached historic lows, resulting in a major shift in the political landscape.
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52% Bias Score
CSU Wins Bavarian Elections Despite Lower Seat Count
In Bavaria's state elections, the CSU won all 47 direct mandates but secured only 44 seats due to the new electoral law; high voter turnout (84.5%) and regional variations in party support shaped the results.
CSU Wins Bavarian Elections Despite Lower Seat Count
In Bavaria's state elections, the CSU won all 47 direct mandates but secured only 44 seats due to the new electoral law; high voter turnout (84.5%) and regional variations in party support shaped the results.
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40% Bias Score
German Election: A Dutch Perspective on Political Discourse
On Sunday, hours before the German election exit polls, a Dutch author reflects on the heightened interest in German politics within the Netherlands, contrasting it with the nation's internal focus and comparing the political discourse in both countries, expressing relief that the AfD is unlikely to...
German Election: A Dutch Perspective on Political Discourse
On Sunday, hours before the German election exit polls, a Dutch author reflects on the heightened interest in German politics within the Netherlands, contrasting it with the nation's internal focus and comparing the political discourse in both countries, expressing relief that the AfD is unlikely to...
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56% Bias Score
AfD's Future in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Uncertain, Says Expert
Political scientist Wolfgang Muno predicts the AfD's success in the 2021 German Bundestag election may not translate to the 2026 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state election due to factors such as voter fluidity in East Germany and potential policy shifts. The CDU's rightward turn is cited as benefiting th...
AfD's Future in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Uncertain, Says Expert
Political scientist Wolfgang Muno predicts the AfD's success in the 2021 German Bundestag election may not translate to the 2026 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state election due to factors such as voter fluidity in East Germany and potential policy shifts. The CDU's rightward turn is cited as benefiting th...
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44% Bias Score
AfD's Surge in 2025 German Election Driven by Non-Voters
In the 2025 German Bundestag election, the AfD gained almost 2 million voters who did not vote in 2021, significantly boosting their results alongside a high 84 percent voter turnout. The Union also gained voters, primarily from the SPD and FDP, while the FDP experienced substantial losses to both t...
AfD's Surge in 2025 German Election Driven by Non-Voters
In the 2025 German Bundestag election, the AfD gained almost 2 million voters who did not vote in 2021, significantly boosting their results alongside a high 84 percent voter turnout. The Union also gained voters, primarily from the SPD and FDP, while the FDP experienced substantial losses to both t...
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48% Bias Score
Weil Defends Klingbeil Amidst SPD's Historic Election Defeat
Following Germany's Bundestag election, Niedersachsen's SPD chairman Stephan Weil defended SPD party leader Lars Klingbeil against calls for resignation, emphasizing shared responsibility for the party's historically low 16.4% result and the need for stable leadership during coalition talks with the...
Weil Defends Klingbeil Amidst SPD's Historic Election Defeat
Following Germany's Bundestag election, Niedersachsen's SPD chairman Stephan Weil defended SPD party leader Lars Klingbeil against calls for resignation, emphasizing shared responsibility for the party's historically low 16.4% result and the need for stable leadership during coalition talks with the...
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52% Bias Score
Gysi to Serve as Bundestag's Oldest Member
Gregor Gysi, the longest-serving member of the Bundestag with nearly 31 years of service, will serve as Alterspräsident for the new legislative period, opening the constituent session and delivering the opening speech. The Linke party, which Gysi represents, also includes the three youngest members ...
Gysi to Serve as Bundestag's Oldest Member
Gregor Gysi, the longest-serving member of the Bundestag with nearly 31 years of service, will serve as Alterspräsident for the new legislative period, opening the constituent session and delivering the opening speech. The Linke party, which Gysi represents, also includes the three youngest members ...
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40% Bias Score
Hamburg Bundestag Election: SPD Wins, but Local Variations Highlight Diverse Political Landscape
The SPD won Hamburg's Bundestag election with 22.7% of the second votes, but results varied significantly across districts; the AfD performed exceptionally well in Neuallermöhe (28%) and Hausbruch (25.3%), while the Left party dominated in areas like Grasbrook and Steinwerder (52.7%), and the CDU le...
Hamburg Bundestag Election: SPD Wins, but Local Variations Highlight Diverse Political Landscape
The SPD won Hamburg's Bundestag election with 22.7% of the second votes, but results varied significantly across districts; the AfD performed exceptionally well in Neuallermöhe (28%) and Hausbruch (25.3%), while the Left party dominated in areas like Grasbrook and Steinwerder (52.7%), and the CDU le...
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24% Bias Score
Free Voters Fail to Win Bundestag Seats
The Free Voters party, led by Hubert Aiwanger, failed to win any seats in the German Bundestag election, falling short of the 5% threshold and failing to secure any of their targeted direct mandates despite increased public awareness through controversy.
Free Voters Fail to Win Bundestag Seats
The Free Voters party, led by Hubert Aiwanger, failed to win any seats in the German Bundestag election, falling short of the 5% threshold and failing to secure any of their targeted direct mandates despite increased public awareness through controversy.
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68% Bias Score
German Election: Conservatives Projected to Win, Far-Right AfD Makes Gains
Germany's national election on Sunday is expected to give the conservative CDU/CSU bloc a plurality, but not a majority, while the far-right AfD achieves its best-ever result, reflecting economic hardship and hardening attitudes towards immigration. This will likely lead to difficult coalition negot...
German Election: Conservatives Projected to Win, Far-Right AfD Makes Gains
Germany's national election on Sunday is expected to give the conservative CDU/CSU bloc a plurality, but not a majority, while the far-right AfD achieves its best-ever result, reflecting economic hardship and hardening attitudes towards immigration. This will likely lead to difficult coalition negot...
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60% Bias Score