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German Elections: Implications for Turkey-Germany Relations

Germany's February 23rd elections will significantly impact Turkey-Germany relations; the CDU/CSU bloc, led by Friedrich Merz, is predicted to win, potentially leading to a transactional approach prioritizing mutual interests over values, while the rise of AfD and BSW could negatively affect Turkey'...

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German Chancellor Candidates Face Citizens in ZDF Town Hall

A ZDF televised town hall featured Germany's four leading Chancellor candidates directly engaging with citizens, revealing communication styles, policy stances, and audience reactions; Scholz's past performance was heavily criticized, Habeck emphasized compromise, Weidel faced sharp criticism over i...

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Scholz Rejects AfD Coalition, Accusing Merz of Far-Right Collaboration"

German Chancellor Scholz vehemently rejected any coalition with the far-right AfD party, accusing his rival Merz of collaborating with the AfD on immigration policies, sparking a heated parliamentary debate and highlighting deep political divisions ahead of the February 23rd election.

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Germany Extends Border Controls Amidst Election Tensions

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz extended border controls for six months until September, citing 47,000 people turned back and 1,900 smugglers arrested since September, amid rising public concerns about migration and a close election on February 23rd.

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Sarrazin: AfD's Rise a Wake-Up Call on Immigration

Former SPD politician Thilo Sarrazin's updated book, "Deutschland schafft sich ab", released on his 80th birthday, argues that the AfD's rise is a necessary wake-up call for mainstream parties to address public concerns about immigration, predicting negative long-term consequences if they fail to do...

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German Election Polls Show Union Bloc Leading, Scholz Attacks Merz

Recent polls show the Union bloc leading Germany's election race with 28-34% support, followed by the AfD (20-22%), and the SPD (15-18%). Chancellor Scholz is intensifying attacks on his challenger Merz, highlighting the Union's cooperation with the AfD on a migration plan.

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Merz Wins TV Debate, Impacting German Election Dynamics

A Forsa survey following an RTL/ntv TV debate shows Friedrich Merz as the perceived winner, with 32% of viewers rating his performance best overall, compared to 25% for Olaf Scholz and 18% for both Robert Habeck and Alice Weidel; the results suggest potential implications for coalition negotiations ...

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German Election Poll: CDU/CSU Leads, High Uncertainty Persists

Germany's upcoming election shows CDU/CSU leading at 32%, AfD at 21%, SPD and Greens tied at 14%, with 13% undecided, creating uncertainty about the next government's composition and stability.

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German Bundestag Session Highlights Pre-Election Anxiety

Germany's Bundestag held a session days before the election, revealing anxieties among politicians. Chancellor Scholz defended his government's record, while opposition leader Merz criticized its performance, with polls showing Merz's CDU/CSU at around 30%. Other parties, including the Greens and FD...

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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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Merz's Asylum Bill: A Turning Point for German Politics

Friedrich Merz's controversial asylum bill passed the German Bundestag with the support of the far-right AfD on January 29th, breaking a long-standing political norm and potentially reshaping Germany's political future.

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German Election: EU Solidarity vs. National Interests

In Germany's upcoming election, the EU's role is a key debate, with Chancellor Scholz criticizing Merz's plan to reject asylum seekers at the border, a move Scholz says would harm European solidarity needed to counter US tariffs; Merz counters that Scholz's government lost EU credibility due to inde...

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