Tag #German Elections

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Pellmann to Lead Left Party's Saxony Bundestag List

Sören Pellmann, a 47-year-old Left party politician from Leipzig, will lead the party's list for the September 23rd Bundestag election in Saxony after receiving 92.4% of the vote at a Dresden convention. The top three candidates will also run as direct candidates, aiming to overcome the 5% hurdle af...

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CDU's Agenda 2030: Tax Cuts, Growth, and Coalition Uncertainty

Germany's CDU party unveils Agenda 2030, proposing billion-euro tax cuts and 2%+ GDP growth, contrasting with the CSU's conservative stance and impacting potential post-election coalitions.

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Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks EU Investigation

Elon Musk's X platform hosted Alice Weidel, AfD leader, in a politically charged conversation, prompting an EU investigation into potential Digital Services Act violations and raising concerns about foreign influence on German elections, with Weidel's views on energy, immigration, and Israel reflect...

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Fact-Check: Alice Weidel's Claims in Discussion with Elon Musk

Alice Weidel, co-leader of the AfD, discussed Germany's issues with Elon Musk on X, making several factually inaccurate claims about nuclear energy, immigration, and crime rates, which were fact-checked and shown to be partially or entirely false.

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CDU's "2030 Agenda" Aims for Economic Growth Ahead of German Election

Facing stagnant poll numbers, CDU's Friedrich Merz unveiled a "2030 Agenda" for 2 percent economic growth, proposing tax cuts, labor market flexibility, and lower energy prices, drawing parallels to Schröder's "Agenda 2010" but facing criticism from labor unions.

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German Officials Investigate Musk-Weidel X Interview for Campaign Finance Violations

Germany's Bundestag administration is investigating Elon Musk's planned interview with AfD chancellor candidate Alice Weidel on X for potential illegal campaign financing, prompted by concerns of algorithmic bias and hidden donations, with calls for transparency in platform algorithms.

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SSW Aims for Second Bundestag Seat in Upcoming Election

The South Schleswig Voter Association (SSW) aims for a second Bundestag seat in the February 23rd election, needing around 40,000 votes, focusing on regional issues like high energy costs and advocating for minority rights and language recognition.

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Musk Endorses Germany's Far-Right AfD, Raising Election Concerns

Elon Musk endorsed Germany's far-right AfD party in a Twitter Spaces chat with co-chair Alice Weidel, discussing migration, energy policy, and even Hitler, whom Weidel called a "communist socialist," potentially influencing the upcoming German elections.

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German Election: Refugee Crisis, Economy, and Candidate Dissatisfaction Dominate

A new ARD-Deutschlandtrend poll reveals that Germany's upcoming February election will be heavily influenced by voters' concerns over the refugee crisis, the struggling economy, and widespread dissatisfaction with leading candidates; CDU/CSU leads with 31% support, while the AfD holds second place w...

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Musk-Weidel X Conversation: Misinformation and Missed Opportunities for AfD

Elon Musk's 70-minute conversation with AfD leader Alice Weidel on X, featuring factual inaccuracies and differing communication styles, aimed to connect with American and right-wing audiences rather than German voters, potentially hindering its political effectiveness for Weidel and AfD.

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Musk's AfD Support Shakes German Politics

Elon Musk's public support for Germany's AfD party has caused outrage among German political leaders and the media, boosting AfD's poll numbers above 20% and exposing hypocrisy among pro-business parties who previously praised Musk.

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Musk's X Interview with AfD Candidate Sparks Election Interference Concerns

Elon Musk will host AfD's chancellor candidate Alice Weidel on X on Thursday, sparking concerns about election interference in Germany. Musk's past support for right-wing parties and the AfD's current 21.5% poll standing fuel these anxieties, leading to investigations under German law and the EU's D...

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