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After a torrid 100 days, Germany’s Friedrich Merz is mocked as a ‘dead man walking’. He must fight back

With the AfD surging, it could soon be the largest party here. But, if he acts now, that dark scenario need not come to pass, says author John Kampfner

The Guardian - UK

'He just can't hack it' - AfD leader Chrupalla attacks German Chancellor Merz with venom

In the ZDF 'summer interview' series, AfD co-chairman Tino Chrupalla emphasised the strength of his party in eastern Germany.

Euronews

After Busy First 100 Days, Germany's Merz Faces Discord At Home

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has driven sweeping changes in security, economic and migration policy during his first 100 days in office, but faces widening cracks in his uneasy coalition.

International Business Times

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If the Greens in Germany move towards the centre, they can become a real force again

Four years ago, the party was the most popular in the country – but old rifts have fractured it again. Now the time is ripe for a reset, says historian and journalist Katja Hoyer

The Guardian - UK

Trial of German ex-MEP's aide thrusts spy scandal back into spotlight

German prosecutors expect new details from the hearing of the Chinese national accused of spying at the European Parliament. Euronews takes a closer look at the key actors in the scandal.

Euronews

German politicians and lawyers worry 'trusted flaggers' of online hate may curb freedom of speech

Politicians and experts alike have criticised Germany's reporting centres for confusing opinion with hate speech, as concerns continue to rise over state-funded "trusted flaggers".

Euronews

Ex-aide to AfD politician goes on trial in Germany over Chinese espionage charges

Two suspected spies for China, including a former aide to Alternative for Germany (AfD) lawmaker Maximilian Krah, have gone on trial in Dresden.

Euronews

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Far-right German MP's Ex-aide On Trial For Spying For China

Two suspected spies for China, including a former assistant to far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) lawmaker Maximilian Krah, went on trial in the eastern city of Dresden on Tuesday.

International Business Times

Choir that drowned out Germany’s AfD leader happy to ‘bend the ear’ of country

Group ‘surprised’ when their song was used to disrupt an interview with Alice Weidel – but now they face a backlash

The Guardian - UK

How Elon Musk, a social media powerhouse, boosted hard-right figures in Europe

Musk is a kingmaker on the platform he acquired in 2022, and European political figures have taken note.

Euronews

Key things to know about how Elon Musk has boosted hard-right figures in Europe

Elon Musk is a kingmaker on X

The Independent UK

Politicians, oil companies and Russia: Who’s fuelling climate disinformation, and why?

A new report has revealed how political figures, fossil fuel interests and foreign states are shaping climate denial worldwide.

Euronews

German politicians furious at von der Leyen over new EU-US trade deal

German businesses and politicians are shocked by the customs deal that EU executive chief Ursula von der Leyen negotiated with the US president, seen as potentially damaging to Germany's economy.

Euronews

‘It’s time for us to be louder’: Germany’s Pride parades face up to rise in attacks

Christopher Street Day event organisers urge vigilance amid increase in abuse from rightwing extremists

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The Independent UK

German politician admits drawing swastika on ballot paper

Using the swastika is illegal in Germany

The Guardian - UK

Anti-AfD protesters interrupt Alice Weidel interview live on German TV

Broadcaster to take precautions in future after whistling, shouting and music leave parts of exchange inaudible

Euronews

Protesters drown out live interview with far-right AfD party leader Alice Weidel

Far-right leader Alice Weidel's scheduled "summer interview" was drowned out by raucous demonstrators.

The Guardian - UK

Goethe immortalised the shaming of German women 200 years ago – we’re still at it

Abortion is criminalised and stigmatised – and now the right has found a new female scapegoat in its US-style war on bodily autonomy, says Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir

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International Business Times

Germany Presses Ahead With Deportations To Afghanistan

Germany said Friday it had deported 81 Afghan men convicted of crimes to their Taliban-controlled homeland, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government looks to signal a hard line on immigration.

Reason

Brickbat: Not Hiring

Officials in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate announced they will ban members of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) political party… The post Brickbat: Not Hiring appeared first on Reason.com.

The Guardian - UK

Musk’s giant Tesla factory casts shadow on lives in a quiet corner of Germany

Politics of carmaker’s owner has soured sentiments in Grünheide, south-east of Berlin, where the factory promised jobs and revitalisation

Euronews

Germany's AfD accuses Chancellor Merz of election fraud as it bids to reform image

Critics of the German far-right party say that the AfD is still far from having any real influence, as none of the other parties in the Bundestag are willing to cooperate with it.

The Guardian - UK

‘Rightwing extremist’ German magazine wins court battle against ban

Far-right AfD party welcomes ruling, which sets high bar for any future government crackdown

Euronews

German court rules government ban on far-right Compact magazine not justified

The court ruled that the ban on Compact magazine, imposed last year by the previous government, was not justified.

The Conversation

The politics of blame: Accusing immigrants won’t solve Germany’s antisemitism problem

In response to a report on the virulence of antisemitism in Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently cast the blame on attitudes held by immigrants.

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