AfD Ban in Germany: Legal Hurdles and Challenges
Over 50 German civil society organizations request the Bundestag to initiate the AfD party's ban; however, only the Federal Constitutional Court can ban a party after proving its actions are unconstitutional and threaten the free democratic order.
AfD Ban in Germany: Legal Hurdles and Challenges
Over 50 German civil society organizations request the Bundestag to initiate the AfD party's ban; however, only the Federal Constitutional Court can ban a party after proving its actions are unconstitutional and threaten the free democratic order.
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32% Bias Score
German Parliament Triggers Snap Election After Scholz Coalition Collapse
Germany's parliament voted to remove Chancellor Olaf Scholz, triggering a February 23rd election due to his three-party coalition's collapse after disagreements over debt, leaving him and his party without a majority amid Russia's war in Ukraine and a subsequent economic crisis.
German Parliament Triggers Snap Election After Scholz Coalition Collapse
Germany's parliament voted to remove Chancellor Olaf Scholz, triggering a February 23rd election due to his three-party coalition's collapse after disagreements over debt, leaving him and his party without a majority amid Russia's war in Ukraine and a subsequent economic crisis.
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52% Bias Score
Scholz Loses No-Confidence Vote, Triggering Early German Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a no-confidence vote in the Bundestag on December 6th, 2024, leading to the dissolution of parliament and early elections scheduled for February 23rd, 2025, with polls indicating a potential shift in political power.
Scholz Loses No-Confidence Vote, Triggering Early German Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a no-confidence vote in the Bundestag on December 6th, 2024, leading to the dissolution of parliament and early elections scheduled for February 23rd, 2025, with polls indicating a potential shift in political power.
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20% Bias Score
Scholz Reassures Syrian Refugees Amidst Repatriation Calls
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz affirmed that integrated Syrian refugees remain welcome in Germany, despite calls for repatriation from conservative and far-right parties, particularly the AfD, ahead of the February 23rd elections; a recent study warns of potential labor shortages if Syrian refugees r...
Scholz Reassures Syrian Refugees Amidst Repatriation Calls
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz affirmed that integrated Syrian refugees remain welcome in Germany, despite calls for repatriation from conservative and far-right parties, particularly the AfD, ahead of the February 23rd elections; a recent study warns of potential labor shortages if Syrian refugees r...
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36% Bias Score
German Civil Society Demands AfD Ban
More than fifty German civil society organizations demand the Bundestag initiate a ban of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), a major party whose potential ban is subject to the Federal Constitutional Court's review based on whether the party acts against the principles of the free democratic order.
German Civil Society Demands AfD Ban
More than fifty German civil society organizations demand the Bundestag initiate a ban of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), a major party whose potential ban is subject to the Federal Constitutional Court's review based on whether the party acts against the principles of the free democratic order.
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32% Bias Score
Thuringian AfD: Internal Conflict as Höcke Wins Re-election
During the Thuringian AfD state party convention, Klaus Stöber publicly criticized party leader Björn Höcke's leadership, accusing him of self-promotion and damaging the party. Despite Stöber's accusations, Höcke overwhelmingly won re-election with 92% of the vote.
Thuringian AfD: Internal Conflict as Höcke Wins Re-election
During the Thuringian AfD state party convention, Klaus Stöber publicly criticized party leader Björn Höcke's leadership, accusing him of self-promotion and damaging the party. Despite Stöber's accusations, Höcke overwhelmingly won re-election with 92% of the vote.
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48% Bias Score
Germany to Hold Snap Elections Amidst Coalition Collapse
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a vote of no confidence, leading to a snap federal election on February 23rd after his coalition collapsed due to economic disagreements, with polls favoring the CDU.
Germany to Hold Snap Elections Amidst Coalition Collapse
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a vote of no confidence, leading to a snap federal election on February 23rd after his coalition collapsed due to economic disagreements, with polls favoring the CDU.
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48% Bias Score
Scholz Loses No-Confidence Vote, Early German Elections Possible in February 2025
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a no-confidence vote in parliament on December 2024, triggering a process that could lead to early elections on February 23, 2025, following the collapse of his coalition government in November.
Scholz Loses No-Confidence Vote, Early German Elections Possible in February 2025
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a no-confidence vote in parliament on December 2024, triggering a process that could lead to early elections on February 23, 2025, following the collapse of his coalition government in November.
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36% Bias Score
Germany's Snap Election: Merz Poised to Win, Coalition Talks Loom
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a no-confidence vote, triggering snap elections on February 23rd, 2024; the CDU/CSU, led by Friedrich Merz, is projected to win with 32% support, needing a coalition partner; key issues include the struggling economy, automotive industry challenges, and the rise...
Germany's Snap Election: Merz Poised to Win, Coalition Talks Loom
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a no-confidence vote, triggering snap elections on February 23rd, 2024; the CDU/CSU, led by Friedrich Merz, is projected to win with 32% support, needing a coalition partner; key issues include the struggling economy, automotive industry challenges, and the rise...
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56% Bias Score
Höcke's AfD Rally: Anti-American, Pro-Russian Stance Ahead of German Elections
At the Thuringian AfD's state convention on March 4th, 2023, Björn Höcke delivered a 45-minute speech, falsely claiming that CDU's plans to provide Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles would lead to war with Russia. He promoted the idea of a Eurasian economic community from Lisbon to Vladivostok, ech...
Höcke's AfD Rally: Anti-American, Pro-Russian Stance Ahead of German Elections
At the Thuringian AfD's state convention on March 4th, 2023, Björn Höcke delivered a 45-minute speech, falsely claiming that CDU's plans to provide Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles would lead to war with Russia. He promoted the idea of a Eurasian economic community from Lisbon to Vladivostok, ech...
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48% Bias Score
Thuringia AfD Convention: Höcke Promotes Pro-Russia Stance, Criticizes Missile Supply to Ukraine
At a Thuringia AfD convention, Björn Höcke delivered a 45-minute speech on the upcoming Bundestag election, criticizing the CDU's plan to supply Taurus missiles to Ukraine, falsely claiming it would lead to German attacks on Moscow, and promoting a vision of European autonomy from the US and a Euras...
Thuringia AfD Convention: Höcke Promotes Pro-Russia Stance, Criticizes Missile Supply to Ukraine
At a Thuringia AfD convention, Björn Höcke delivered a 45-minute speech on the upcoming Bundestag election, criticizing the CDU's plan to supply Taurus missiles to Ukraine, falsely claiming it would lead to German attacks on Moscow, and promoting a vision of European autonomy from the US and a Euras...
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48% Bias Score
CSU's Election Strategy: Targeting All Bavarian Constituencies and Rejecting Greens Coalition
Markus Söder, leader of the CSU, declared the current German government a failure and outlined the party's strategy for the upcoming federal election, aiming to win all Bavarian constituencies and additional list mandates by capitalizing on public discontent and emphasizing the issue of migration wh...
CSU's Election Strategy: Targeting All Bavarian Constituencies and Rejecting Greens Coalition
Markus Söder, leader of the CSU, declared the current German government a failure and outlined the party's strategy for the upcoming federal election, aiming to win all Bavarian constituencies and additional list mandates by capitalizing on public discontent and emphasizing the issue of migration wh...
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68% Bias Score