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Merz Urges Strong EU Response to Trump Tariffs Ahead of German Election

Ahead of Germany's Feb. 23 election, frontrunner Friedrich Merz urged a unified European response to President Trump's new tariffs on steel and aluminum, warning that the EU can't appear weak to Washington. This follows the U.S. imposing a 25% tariff on March 4th, prompting retaliatory measures from...

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Germany Extends Border Controls Amidst Election Tensions

Germany extended border controls until September 15th to curb irregular migration, resulting in a one-third decrease in asylum applications and 47,000 people being turned back at the border since last autumn; this action has become a central issue in Germany's election campaign.

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Collapse of German Coalition: Habeck's Future Uncertain

Robert Habeck, Germany's former Vice Chancellor and Green Party leader, lost his position following the collapse of the governing coalition in early November 2023 due to disagreements over the ambitious "Heating Act" and broader economic policies, leading to snap elections in February 2024.

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Shirin David Opposes AfD, Advocates for Women in Leadership

German popstar Shirin David publicly opposed the AfD party before the German federal election, citing her values of feminism, self-determination, and democracy, while also openly discussing her bisexuality and advocating for more women in leadership positions; her new album,"Schlau aber blond," was ...

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German Coalition Challenges: CDU/CSU Faces Difficult Path to Power

Germany's CDU/CSU faces difficulty forming a post-election coalition due to strained relations with the SPD and limited alternative options; recent Bundestag sessions show heightened partisan conflict between Chancellor Scholz and opposition leader Merz.

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German Youth Vote Shift: Leftward Trend Among Women

A Forsa poll shows 19% of 18–29 year-old German voters support the Left and Green parties, a significant increase from the 26% combined support for left-leaning parties among 16–24 year-olds in the 2024 European elections; 17% still favor the AfD, but the leftward trend is notable among young women.

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AfD Dominates East German Polls Amidst Lingering Economic Anxieties

Ahead of Germany's February 23rd federal elections, the far-right AfD party leads polls in East Germany due to lingering economic anxieties from the post-1989 reunification, despite objective economic improvements; this highlights the disconnect between perceived and actual economic conditions.

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Orbán Declares AfD Ally, Signaling Shift in European Politics

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared Alice Weidel, leader of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, a political ally during her Wednesday visit to Budapest, signaling a potential shift in European politics ahead of Germany's national elections and highlighting the AfD's g...

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Germany Heads to the Polls Amidst Tight Race and Rising Far-Right Influence

Germany's federal election on February 23rd features a tight race between the conservatives (29%), the AfD (21%), and the SPD (16%), with key issues including the war in Ukraine, rising energy costs, and the far-right's growing influence.

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Berlin's "Burger Dialog": Gen Z Influencers Question German Politicians

In Berlin, a "Burger Dialog" event saw politicians from CDU, SPD, and Greens debate issues with Gen Z influencers, highlighting generational communication differences and policy priorities, including mental health concerns and election choices among young voters.

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German Parties' Differing Approaches to Combatting Violence Against Women

Germany's SPD, Green, and Left parties propose stronger legislation against violence against women, including a "yes means yes" law, while the Left party advocates for free support services and prioritizes women's safety over fathers' rights, unlike other parties.

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Merz on Immigration: CDU Leads in Polls Ahead of German Election

CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz stated that Germany has long been a country of immigration, emphasizing the need to control immigration into social systems while enabling it in the job market; a recent YouGov poll shows CDU/CSU leading with 29% support ahead of the election.

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