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FDP Fights for Bundestag Survival in Upcoming German Election

Germany's FDP party, currently at 4% in polls, faces an uphill battle to retain its Bundestag seats in the February 23rd election; their leader, Christian Lindner, is campaigning on economic liberalism and stricter immigration, ruling out coalition with the Greens.

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Massive Munich Protest Against CDU/CSU-AfD Cooperation

Approximately 250,000 people protested in Munich against the CDU/CSU's cooperation with the AfD, exceeding initial police estimates by 175,000, following a non-binding motion in the Bundestag that passed with AfD support, prompting concerns about a shift towards the far-right and raising questions a...

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Germany: Hundreds of Thousands Protest Right-Wing Extremism and AfD

Large-scale protests against right-wing extremism and the AfD party took place across numerous German cities on February 8th, drawing hundreds of thousands of participants, with notable demonstrations in Munich (250,000-320,000), Hanover (24,000), Leipzig (1,000), Rostock (3,000), and Bremen (35,000...

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Massive Munich Democracy Protest

At least 250,000 people demonstrated in Munich for democracy and against right-wing extremism and the Union party's policies, highlighting the importance of democratic values and public engagement.

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Unmet Citizen Needs Threaten German Democracy

The president of Germany's Association of Municipalities warns that unfulfilled citizen needs, particularly concerning refugees and social services, are threatening democratic stability due to policy failures and insufficient funding.

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FDP Faces Existential Threat in Upcoming German Election

The FDP, led by Christian Lindner, faces a critical election on February 23rd, with polls showing only 4% support, jeopardizing their parliamentary representation due to a 5% threshold. Their recent removal from the coalition government and internal conflicts have contributed to this precarious situ...

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Thuringia Coalition Frays Over Defense Policy and Citizen Engagement

Thuringia's Minister for Infrastructure and co-head of the BSW, Steffen Schütz, criticized the Brombeer coalition's handling of BSW issues, particularly the lack of citizen participation in US missile deployment and the adoption of BSW proposals by other coalition partners. He also expressed concern...

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Massive Munich Protest Against Right-Wing Extremism

At least 250,000 people demonstrated in Munich on Saturday against right-wing extremism and the policies of the Union parties, spurred by a recent fatal knife attack and CDU chairman Friedrich Merz's stance on stricter migration policies.

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Record Political Donations in Germany Raise Transparency Concerns Ahead of Election

Before mid-February 2025, large donations to German political parties, particularly the AfD (€4.8 million from three donors), exceeded the total from 2021 and 2017, raising concerns about transparency and undue influence in the upcoming election. Other parties, including the Union and FDP, also rece...

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German Left Party Proposes Sweeping Tax Plan Targeting Billionaires

Germany's Left Party unveiled a five-point tax plan two weeks before national elections, aiming to halve billionaires' wealth in a decade through a wealth tax, one-time levy on the richest, higher inheritance and income taxes, and a sliding scale for capital gains taxes; the party's chances of imple...

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Lindner Questions Effectiveness of Anti-AfD Protests

Two weeks before the German Bundestag elections, FDP leader Christian Lindner questioned the effectiveness of mass protests against the AfD, arguing that addressing the underlying issues that led to its growth is crucial, and criticized Friedrich Merz for risking national unity by breaking the 'fire...

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Lindner's FDP Gambles on Blocking Black-Green Coalition

Two weeks before Germany's federal election, FDP leader Christian Lindner's campaign focuses on preventing a black-green coalition, despite his party polling at 4% and internal divisions on issues like migration and collaboration with the AfD.

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