CSU Rejects AfD, Blames SPD/Greens for Rise, Proposes Stricter Border Controls
In response to recent Bundestag votes on migration, the CSU's election appeal strongly rejects the AfD, blaming the SPD and Greens for its rise and proposing a 'de facto entry ban' via strengthened border controls and deportations, alongside other domestic and economic policies.
CSU Rejects AfD, Blames SPD/Greens for Rise, Proposes Stricter Border Controls
In response to recent Bundestag votes on migration, the CSU's election appeal strongly rejects the AfD, blaming the SPD and Greens for its rise and proposing a 'de facto entry ban' via strengthened border controls and deportations, alongside other domestic and economic policies.
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56% Bias Score
Merkel Endorses Merz, Criticizes His Policies
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel endorsed Friedrich Merz over Robert Habeck, citing her CDU membership despite a strained relationship with the party; she criticizes Merz's migration policies and his call against voting for the FDP, while claiming no responsibility for the AfD's rise, although...
Merkel Endorses Merz, Criticizes His Policies
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel endorsed Friedrich Merz over Robert Habeck, citing her CDU membership despite a strained relationship with the party; she criticizes Merz's migration policies and his call against voting for the FDP, while claiming no responsibility for the AfD's rise, although...
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52% Bias Score
Holocaust Survivor to Return German Award in Protest of Far-Right Influence
Albrecht Weinberg, a Holocaust survivor and recipient of Germany's Order of Merit, will return the award in protest of the Christian Democrat Union's cooperation with the far-right Alternative für Deutschland party, warning of the dangers of normalizing extremism and evoking memories of the Nazi era...
Holocaust Survivor to Return German Award in Protest of Far-Right Influence
Albrecht Weinberg, a Holocaust survivor and recipient of Germany's Order of Merit, will return the award in protest of the Christian Democrat Union's cooperation with the far-right Alternative für Deutschland party, warning of the dangers of normalizing extremism and evoking memories of the Nazi era...
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60% Bias Score
ZDF Accused of Misrepresenting CDU Party Congress Footage
The ZDF's coverage of Friedrich Merz's speech at the CDU party congress sparked controversy due to selective editing showing delegates with crossed arms after his anti-AfD remarks, contradicting live footage showing jubilant support; NRW State Minister Nathanael Liminski accused ZDF of deliberate mi...
ZDF Accused of Misrepresenting CDU Party Congress Footage
The ZDF's coverage of Friedrich Merz's speech at the CDU party congress sparked controversy due to selective editing showing delegates with crossed arms after his anti-AfD remarks, contradicting live footage showing jubilant support; NRW State Minister Nathanael Liminski accused ZDF of deliberate mi...
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44% Bias Score
Merkel Criticizes CDU/CSU's Migrant Return Plan
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized her CDU/CSU party's plan to return migrants at German borders on February 5th, 2025, advocating for a European solution instead; this follows a Bundestag resolution supported by the AfD to tighten migration laws, causing internal party divisions.
Merkel Criticizes CDU/CSU's Migrant Return Plan
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized her CDU/CSU party's plan to return migrants at German borders on February 5th, 2025, advocating for a European solution instead; this follows a Bundestag resolution supported by the AfD to tighten migration laws, causing internal party divisions.
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40% Bias Score
Seven BSW Members Resign Over Migration Policy Disagreements
Seven members of Sahra Wagenknecht's alliance (BSW) in Bavaria left the party following controversial Bundestag votes on migration policy, citing disagreements with the party's stance and perceived closeness to the AfD; the departures highlight internal divisions and external pressures faced by the ...
Seven BSW Members Resign Over Migration Policy Disagreements
Seven members of Sahra Wagenknecht's alliance (BSW) in Bavaria left the party following controversial Bundestag votes on migration policy, citing disagreements with the party's stance and perceived closeness to the AfD; the departures highlight internal divisions and external pressures faced by the ...
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52% Bias Score
Merkel Criticizes Merz's Openness to AfD Votes on Migration
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel defended her criticism of CDU leader Friedrich Merz's willingness to consider AfD votes on migration policy, stating it was 'wrong' to enable an AfD-backed majority in the Bundestag; Merkel emphasized the need to avoid cooperation with the AfD while acknowledgi...
Merkel Criticizes Merz's Openness to AfD Votes on Migration
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel defended her criticism of CDU leader Friedrich Merz's willingness to consider AfD votes on migration policy, stating it was 'wrong' to enable an AfD-backed majority in the Bundestag; Merkel emphasized the need to avoid cooperation with the AfD while acknowledgi...
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40% Bias Score
Merz Criticizes Merkel's Migrant Policy, Sparking Political Crisis in Germany
CDU leader Friedrich Merz openly criticizes Angela Merkel's 2015 migrant policy, proposing stricter border controls and rejecting cooperation with the AfD, sparking protests and criticism from Merkel and others, highlighting a deep division within the CDU and broader German society.
Merz Criticizes Merkel's Migrant Policy, Sparking Political Crisis in Germany
CDU leader Friedrich Merz openly criticizes Angela Merkel's 2015 migrant policy, proposing stricter border controls and rejecting cooperation with the AfD, sparking protests and criticism from Merkel and others, highlighting a deep division within the CDU and broader German society.
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52% Bias Score
CDU/CSU's AfD Deal on Immigration Splits German Public Opinion
Germany's CDU/CSU party's collaboration with the AfD on stricter immigration policies has garnered 43% public approval, with 62% of Union supporters and 86% of AfD supporters in favor, according to a recent infratest-dimap poll of 1302 Germans; however, 25% disagree and another 25% disapprove of the...
CDU/CSU's AfD Deal on Immigration Splits German Public Opinion
Germany's CDU/CSU party's collaboration with the AfD on stricter immigration policies has garnered 43% public approval, with 62% of Union supporters and 86% of AfD supporters in favor, according to a recent infratest-dimap poll of 1302 Germans; however, 25% disagree and another 25% disapprove of the...
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52% Bias Score
Merkel Rebukes Merz on AfD Cooperation
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized CDU leader Friedrich Merz's consideration of AfD support in the Bundestag, deeming it a fundamental error in German politics and highlighting a significant internal party conflict.
Merkel Rebukes Merz on AfD Cooperation
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized CDU leader Friedrich Merz's consideration of AfD support in the Bundestag, deeming it a fundamental error in German politics and highlighting a significant internal party conflict.
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36% Bias Score
BSW Faces Internal Divisions After Bundestag Migration Votes
Following controversial Bundestag votes on migration policy, several members of the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) party in Bavaria left the party; however, the Hesse branch maintains internal unity, with one-third of its members being migrants and supporting the party's position. Seven members lef...
BSW Faces Internal Divisions After Bundestag Migration Votes
Following controversial Bundestag votes on migration policy, several members of the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) party in Bavaria left the party; however, the Hesse branch maintains internal unity, with one-third of its members being migrants and supporting the party's position. Seven members lef...
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36% Bias Score
Record €2.35 Million Donation to German AfD Raises Campaign Finance Concerns
Three weeks before Germany's federal election, the far-right AfD party received a €2.35 million donation from Austrian FPÖ member Gerhard Dingler, raising concerns about potential illegal campaign financing due to the donor's lack of known wealth and the address provided.
Record €2.35 Million Donation to German AfD Raises Campaign Finance Concerns
Three weeks before Germany's federal election, the far-right AfD party received a €2.35 million donation from Austrian FPÖ member Gerhard Dingler, raising concerns about potential illegal campaign financing due to the donor's lack of known wealth and the address provided.
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56% Bias Score