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Germany's BfV Labels Far-Right AfD Party as Extremist

Germany's BfV has labeled the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an extremist entity due to its ethnic nationalist ideology and discriminatory statements, granting authorities increased surveillance powers; the AfD secured 20.8% of the votes in the last election but is challenging the ...

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CDU/CSU Edges Out AfD in Latest Poll, Public Divided on Merz Government

The ZDF Politbarometer shows CDU/CSU leading AfD by four percentage points (27% to 23%) in a hypothetical election this Sunday, reversing recent trends showing AfD ahead; public opinion on the incoming Merz government's capabilities is split almost evenly.

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SPD Votes on German Coalition Agreement

The SPD membership is voting on a coalition agreement with the CDU/CSU, with results expected around 10:30 AM today following a 15-day voting period.

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Merz's Declining Approval Ratings Ahead of German Chancellorship

Friedrich Merz, set to become Germany's chancellor on May 6th, faces declining approval ratings, particularly among women and in East Germany, due to broken promises and perceived policy shifts, raising questions about his ability to govern effectively.

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Merz Set to Become German Chancellor, Signaling Stronger European Role

On May 6th, Friedrich Merz will likely become Germany's next Chancellor, leading a CDU/SPD coalition promising increased defense spending, a stronger European stance, and a stricter migration policy aligned with EU initiatives.

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Czech Advisor: Closer German-Czech Ties, Stricter Migration, and Countering Hybrid Warfare

Czech National Security Advisor Tomas Pojar discussed expectations for the new German government, focusing on increased defense spending, stricter migration policies, and cooperation to counter hybrid warfare tactics like using migration as a weapon. He highlighted the need for stronger EU leadershi...

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Germany's BfV Classifies Leading AfD Party as Right-Wing Extremist

Germany's domestic intelligence agency, the BfV, has officially classified the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, currently leading in polls, as a right-wing extremist organization, citing increased evidence of violations of human dignity, rule of law, and democratic principles; the AfD vehemently...

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SPD Approves Coalition with CDU/CSU, Paving Way for Merz Chancellorship

Following February's German federal elections, the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) approved a coalition agreement with the CDU/CSU on April 30th, with 84.6% of members voting in favor, enabling Friedrich Merz to become Chancellor on May 6th, after the agreement is officially signed on May 5...

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Germany's New Coalition Government to Begin May 6th

Germany's new coalition government, formed by the CDU/CSU and SPD, will officially begin on May 6th, with Friedrich Merz as chancellor and Lars Klingbeil as vice-chancellor and finance minister; the outgoing chancellor's last act was a 3.74% pension increase effective July 1st.

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NRW Local Elections: A Crucial Test for Germany's New Coalition

The September 14th NRW local elections will be the first test of the new German black-red coalition government, with the CDU hoping to demonstrate tangible improvements through promised infrastructure investments and debt relief to counter the rising AfD and boost voter confidence.

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Merz's Age: A Factor in Germany's Next Chancellorship

Friedrich Merz, at 69, is set to become Germany's next chancellor, prompting discussion about his age and its implications, drawing parallels to Konrad Adenauer's long tenure.

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German Coalition Divided on Handling AfD's Growing Influence

The German coalition government is deeply divided on how to handle the AfD, the country's second-largest party, as it considers granting the AfD key parliamentary positions, sparking concerns about extremism and national security, despite the CDU's suggestion to treat the party like any other opposi...

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