Musk's AfD Endorsement Shakes German Politics
Elon Musk tweeted his support for Germany's far-right AfD party on December 20th, 2024, eliciting responses from German officials who expressed concern but upheld freedom of speech while the AfD celebrated the endorsement; upcoming German elections show the AfD with 19% voter support.
Musk's AfD Endorsement Shakes German Politics
Elon Musk tweeted his support for Germany's far-right AfD party on December 20th, 2024, eliciting responses from German officials who expressed concern but upheld freedom of speech while the AfD celebrated the endorsement; upcoming German elections show the AfD with 19% voter support.
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Germany Strengthens Constitutional Court Amidst Far-Right Rise
The German parliament passed a constitutional amendment to fortify the Federal Constitutional Court against political interference, driven by the AfD's rise and inspired by judicial crises in Poland and Hungary; the amendment increases the threshold for changes to the court's structure and judges' t...
Germany Strengthens Constitutional Court Amidst Far-Right Rise
The German parliament passed a constitutional amendment to fortify the Federal Constitutional Court against political interference, driven by the AfD's rise and inspired by judicial crises in Poland and Hungary; the amendment increases the threshold for changes to the court's structure and judges' t...
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Kretschmer Re-elected as Saxony's Minister President in Minority Government
Michael Kretschmer (CDU) was re-elected as Minister President of Saxony in a second ballot with 69 votes, forming the state's first minority government after failing to secure a majority in the first round. His election relies on support from the Linke party, while the AfD received only one vote and...
Kretschmer Re-elected as Saxony's Minister President in Minority Government
Michael Kretschmer (CDU) was re-elected as Minister President of Saxony in a second ballot with 69 votes, forming the state's first minority government after failing to secure a majority in the first round. His election relies on support from the Linke party, while the AfD received only one vote and...
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Saxony's Minister President Election: Kretschmer Seeks Minority Government
In Saxony, Michael Kretschmer (CDU) is seeking re-election as Minister President, aiming to form a minority government with the SPD, facing opposition from Jörg Urban (AfD) and Matthias Berger (Freie Wähler). A simple majority is needed after the first round. The election must be completed by early ...
Saxony's Minister President Election: Kretschmer Seeks Minority Government
In Saxony, Michael Kretschmer (CDU) is seeking re-election as Minister President, aiming to form a minority government with the SPD, facing opposition from Jörg Urban (AfD) and Matthias Berger (Freie Wähler). A simple majority is needed after the first round. The election must be completed by early ...
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German Coalition Collapses, Triggering Early Election Amidst Economic Crisis
Germany's coalition government collapsed due to disagreements on debt, triggering an early election on February 23rd. Chancellor Scholz will head a caretaker government until a new one is formed, while the far-right AfD's rise complicates coalition formation amidst an economic crisis.
German Coalition Collapses, Triggering Early Election Amidst Economic Crisis
Germany's coalition government collapsed due to disagreements on debt, triggering an early election on February 23rd. Chancellor Scholz will head a caretaker government until a new one is formed, while the far-right AfD's rise complicates coalition formation amidst an economic crisis.
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AfD Co-Chair Questions NATO Membership, Recognizes Russia's 'Victory' in Ukraine
Tino Chrupalla, co-chair of Germany's AfD, questioned Germany's NATO membership and called for recognizing Russia's victory in Ukraine in a December 15th Die Welt interview, a stance stronger than the party's draft program and drawing criticism from Ukraine's former ambassador to Germany.
AfD Co-Chair Questions NATO Membership, Recognizes Russia's 'Victory' in Ukraine
Tino Chrupalla, co-chair of Germany's AfD, questioned Germany's NATO membership and called for recognizing Russia's victory in Ukraine in a December 15th Die Welt interview, a stance stronger than the party's draft program and drawing criticism from Ukraine's former ambassador to Germany.
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AfD Doubles Down on EU Exit Pledge Despite Economic Warnings
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has reaffirmed its intention to remove Germany from the European Union and the euro, proposing a "Europe of fatherlands" and a "transfer union" as replacements; however, this plan faces substantial economic and constitutional challenges.
AfD Doubles Down on EU Exit Pledge Despite Economic Warnings
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has reaffirmed its intention to remove Germany from the European Union and the euro, proposing a "Europe of fatherlands" and a "transfer union" as replacements; however, this plan faces substantial economic and constitutional challenges.
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48% Bias Score
Kretschmer Re-elected in Saxony, Faces Challenges Forming Stable Government
Following a narrow re-election, Saxon Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) faces the challenge of forming a minority government after negotiations with the Wagenknecht-Bündnis failed, highlighting increasing political fragmentation in Eastern Germany.
Kretschmer Re-elected in Saxony, Faces Challenges Forming Stable Government
Following a narrow re-election, Saxon Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) faces the challenge of forming a minority government after negotiations with the Wagenknecht-Bündnis failed, highlighting increasing political fragmentation in Eastern Germany.
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Germany's CDU and SPD Forge Unconventional Alliances to Counter Far-Right AfD
In response to the AfD's electoral success in eastern Germany, the CDU and SPD formed minority governments in Thuringia, Brandenburg, and Saxony, securing support from Die Linke and Wagenknecht's BSW to prevent the far-right party from power; this marks a significant shift in German politics.
Germany's CDU and SPD Forge Unconventional Alliances to Counter Far-Right AfD
In response to the AfD's electoral success in eastern Germany, the CDU and SPD formed minority governments in Thuringia, Brandenburg, and Saxony, securing support from Die Linke and Wagenknecht's BSW to prevent the far-right party from power; this marks a significant shift in German politics.
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Hamburg Approves Record €44 Billion Double Budget
The Hamburg Parliament passed a record €44 billion double budget for 2025-2026, with €8.5 billion allocated to social programs, despite opposition criticism. The budget also saw the removal of AfD member Olga Petersen's mandates due to her relocation to Russia.
Hamburg Approves Record €44 Billion Double Budget
The Hamburg Parliament passed a record €44 billion double budget for 2025-2026, with €8.5 billion allocated to social programs, despite opposition criticism. The budget also saw the removal of AfD member Olga Petersen's mandates due to her relocation to Russia.
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Scholz's Government to Collapse, Triggering Early German Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces a no-confidence vote on Monday, expected to lead to his government's collapse and early elections on February 23rd, due to a loss of parliamentary majority following the dismissal of the Finance Minister.
Scholz's Government to Collapse, Triggering Early German Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces a no-confidence vote on Monday, expected to lead to his government's collapse and early elections on February 23rd, due to a loss of parliamentary majority following the dismissal of the Finance Minister.
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Lindner Calls for Deregulation Amidst German Government Crisis
Former German Finance Minister Christian Lindner called for radical deregulation, including eliminating federal agencies, amidst a government crisis that is likely to lead to snap elections in February, where the far-right AfD is expected to become the second or third largest party.
Lindner Calls for Deregulation Amidst German Government Crisis
Former German Finance Minister Christian Lindner called for radical deregulation, including eliminating federal agencies, amidst a government crisis that is likely to lead to snap elections in February, where the far-right AfD is expected to become the second or third largest party.
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40% Bias Score