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16 Candidate Deaths Reported Before North Rhine-Westphalia Local Elections
Ahead of North Rhine-Westphalia's September 14 local elections, election authorities reported 16 candidate deaths, with a disproportionate number from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, prompting online speculation despite officials downplaying concerns.
16 Candidate Deaths Reported Before North Rhine-Westphalia Local Elections
Ahead of North Rhine-Westphalia's September 14 local elections, election authorities reported 16 candidate deaths, with a disproportionate number from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, prompting online speculation despite officials downplaying concerns.
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24% Bias Score
Green Party Leader in Saxony-Anhalt to Retire, Triggering Restructuring
Cornelia Lüddemann, leader of the Green party in Saxony-Anhalt, will not seek re-election in 2026, creating a leadership void and prompting a party restructuring ahead of the September 2026 state elections, after achieving only 5.9% of the vote in the 2021 election and 4.4% in the 2024 federal elect...
Green Party Leader in Saxony-Anhalt to Retire, Triggering Restructuring
Cornelia Lüddemann, leader of the Green party in Saxony-Anhalt, will not seek re-election in 2026, creating a leadership void and prompting a party restructuring ahead of the September 2026 state elections, after achieving only 5.9% of the vote in the 2021 election and 4.4% in the 2024 federal elect...
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44% Bias Score
AfD's Siegmund Challenges Saxony-Anhalt's CDU in Upcoming State Election
Ahead of Saxony-Anhalt's September 6, 2026, state election, AfD's top candidate Ulrich Siegmund criticized CDU's Reiner Haseloff and Sven Schulze for ineffective governance, promising administrative reform, mass deportations, and free social services, while aiming for solo rule despite being classif...
AfD's Siegmund Challenges Saxony-Anhalt's CDU in Upcoming State Election
Ahead of Saxony-Anhalt's September 6, 2026, state election, AfD's top candidate Ulrich Siegmund criticized CDU's Reiner Haseloff and Sven Schulze for ineffective governance, promising administrative reform, mass deportations, and free social services, while aiming for solo rule despite being classif...
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44% Bias Score
Merz's Government Faces Widespread Disapproval After 100 Days
A new INSA poll shows that 60% of Germans disapprove of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's performance after 100 days in office, compared to 27% approval; his party would not win a majority in a hypothetical election.
Merz's Government Faces Widespread Disapproval After 100 Days
A new INSA poll shows that 60% of Germans disapprove of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's performance after 100 days in office, compared to 27% approval; his party would not win a majority in a hypothetical election.
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52% Bias Score
SPD Struggles in Duisburg Amidst High Unemployment and Rise of AfD
Facing local elections in Duisburg, Germany, the SPD, led by Bärbel Bas, is struggling with declining support amid high unemployment (13.5%), industrial decline, and the rise of the AfD, prompting calls for increased federal funding and systemic change.
SPD Struggles in Duisburg Amidst High Unemployment and Rise of AfD
Facing local elections in Duisburg, Germany, the SPD, led by Bärbel Bas, is struggling with declining support amid high unemployment (13.5%), industrial decline, and the rise of the AfD, prompting calls for increased federal funding and systemic change.
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48% Bias Score
AfD Candidate Rejected from Ludwigshafen Mayoral Race
Due to concerns regarding his commitment to the Basic Law's principles, the Ludwigshafen election committee rejected AfD politician Joachim Paul's candidacy for mayor, citing public statements reviewed by the Interior Ministry; the election will proceed with three other candidates on September 21st.
AfD Candidate Rejected from Ludwigshafen Mayoral Race
Due to concerns regarding his commitment to the Basic Law's principles, the Ludwigshafen election committee rejected AfD politician Joachim Paul's candidacy for mayor, citing public statements reviewed by the Interior Ministry; the election will proceed with three other candidates on September 21st.
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52% Bias Score
Krach emerges as frontrunner for Berlin SPD's 2026 election bid
Steffen Krach, Hannover's 46-year-old Region President and former Berlin State Secretary for Science, is likely to be chosen as the SPD's top candidate for the Berlin 2026 election, aiming to reverse the party's declining electoral performance after achieving its worst-ever result of 18.4% in the 20...
Krach emerges as frontrunner for Berlin SPD's 2026 election bid
Steffen Krach, Hannover's 46-year-old Region President and former Berlin State Secretary for Science, is likely to be chosen as the SPD's top candidate for the Berlin 2026 election, aiming to reverse the party's declining electoral performance after achieving its worst-ever result of 18.4% in the 20...
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36% Bias Score
German Government Faces Plummeting Approval Ratings as AfD Gains Ground
A new INSA poll shows 62% of Germans disapprove of the CDU/CSU-SPD coalition government, while Chancellor Merz's approval rating stands at 28%, marking a significant decline since May. The CDU/CSU's support has dropped to 25%, now equaling the AfD.
German Government Faces Plummeting Approval Ratings as AfD Gains Ground
A new INSA poll shows 62% of Germans disapprove of the CDU/CSU-SPD coalition government, while Chancellor Merz's approval rating stands at 28%, marking a significant decline since May. The CDU/CSU's support has dropped to 25%, now equaling the AfD.
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36% Bias Score
AfD Poised for Potential State Premiership Wins in 2026 German Elections
An Insa poll for "Bild am Sonntag" shows that over half of Germans expect the AfD to win at least one state premiership in the 2026 regional elections in Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saxony-Anhalt, Berlin, and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, while the CDU/CSU's support falls to 26%.
AfD Poised for Potential State Premiership Wins in 2026 German Elections
An Insa poll for "Bild am Sonntag" shows that over half of Germans expect the AfD to win at least one state premiership in the 2026 regional elections in Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saxony-Anhalt, Berlin, and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, while the CDU/CSU's support falls to 26%.
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48% Bias Score
NRW Local Elections: AfD Challenges SPD in Traditional Strongholds
In the recent NRW local elections, the SPD faced a strong challenge from the AfD, with the AfD narrowly winning the second vote in Gelsenkirchen and coming close in other districts. This highlights concerns about the AfD's growing influence in traditionally SPD strongholds.
NRW Local Elections: AfD Challenges SPD in Traditional Strongholds
In the recent NRW local elections, the SPD faced a strong challenge from the AfD, with the AfD narrowly winning the second vote in Gelsenkirchen and coming close in other districts. This highlights concerns about the AfD's growing influence in traditionally SPD strongholds.
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52% Bias Score
Merz's Approval Ratings Plummet After 100 Days in Office
An INSA Institute survey shows that 60% of Germans disapprove of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's performance 100 days into his term, while support for his CDU/CSU and the SPD remains at 27% and 15%, respectively, with the AfD at 25%.
Merz's Approval Ratings Plummet After 100 Days in Office
An INSA Institute survey shows that 60% of Germans disapprove of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's performance 100 days into his term, while support for his CDU/CSU and the SPD remains at 27% and 15%, respectively, with the AfD at 25%.
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36% Bias Score
Merz's Low Approval Rating Amidst German Public Discontent
A YouGov poll shows that 32 percent of German voters think the country has worsened under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, while only 17 percent agree with his assessment that the government is one of the best in decades; the limited scope of the electricity tax cut is also unpopular.
Merz's Low Approval Rating Amidst German Public Discontent
A YouGov poll shows that 32 percent of German voters think the country has worsened under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, while only 17 percent agree with his assessment that the government is one of the best in decades; the limited scope of the electricity tax cut is also unpopular.
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48% Bias Score
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