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A far-right German party's win has some fearing for the future. Others worry of a return to the past

Some Germans are worried about the future of their country after Alternative for Germany, or AfD, became the first far-right party to win a state election in post-World War II Germany

The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf fires warning as far-right party win German state election

FORMER first minister Humza Yousaf has fired out a warning about “a rising tide of far-right populism” after the Alternative for Germany party…

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Far-right success in German votes piles new pressure on Scholz's coalition

The Alternative for Germany party’s success in two state elections has piled new pressure on Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s fractious government and left the country’s main opposition party facing political contortions to find a way to govern a pair of eastern regions without involving the far right party

The Independent UK

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Far-right Alternative For Germany party set for shock election win

Controversial politician Björn Höcke hails anti-immigration party’s ‘historic victory’

The Independent UK

Far-right AfD wins eastern state in Germany’s regional election

AfD leader declares that his party is ready to govern Thuringia but other parties have ruled out teaming up with it.

Al Jazeera

A far-right party is looking for wins in 2 state elections in eastern Germany

Two state elections in eastern Germany offer the far-right Alternative for Germany the chance to become the strongest party there and could produce painful results for the unpopular national government

The Independent UK

Germany deports 28 Afghans for first time since 2021 Taliban takeover

‘Our security counts,’ German interior minister says as government confirms those deported are convicted criminals.

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Far-right party aims for wins in 2 state elections as Germany's government flounders

The far-right Alternative for Germany could become the strongest party for the first time in two state elections Sunday in eastern Germany

The Independent UK

As the far right rises in eastern Germany, companies struggle to attract skilled foreign workers

As the far-right Alternative for Germany gains more power in eastern Germany, companies there find it increasingly hard to attract the skilled foreign workers they desperately need

The Independent UK

Being Black in Germany has never been easy – Elections could make it harder still

It was a balmy summer night in 2020, shortly after the lifting of Germany’s first COVID-19 lockdown, and Omar Diallo and two friends from his home country of Guinea wanted to celebrate Eid al-Adha, the Muslim festival of sacrifice.

The Independent UK

German court convicts a prominent far-right politician for using a Nazi slogan again

A high-profile politician in the far-right Alternative for Germany party has been convicted for the second time of knowingly using a Nazi slogan at a political event

The Independent UK

Protesters, police clash as Germany’s far-right AfD party congress starts

Alternative for Germany came in second in European Parliament elections earlier this month.

Al Jazeera

Protesters Clash With Police At Germany's Far-Right Afd Conference

Protests and clashes in Essen as AfD party conference faces mass counter-demonstrations. Reports of violence and arrests.

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German far-right party opens convention after strong election showing. Opponents gather to protest

The far-right Alternative for Germany party is holding a convention in the western city of Essen and large-scale protests against the party are taking place

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High-profile German far-right politician on trial again over alleged use of Nazi slogan

A prominent German far-right politician who plans to run for the governor’s job in an eastern state later this year has gone on trial for the second time on charges of knowingly using a Nazi slogan at a political event

The Guardian - UK

Campaign catchup: Europe’s right ascends, Lib Dems jump first, ReformCon cosy up

In today’s newsletter: What swings toward the right in Germany, France, Belgium and beyond might mean for the UK election

Top News

Far-Right Parties Gain Ground In European Parliament Elections

Far-right parties gain ground in EU elections, influencing policy decisions and power dynamics.

The Independent UK

European election dents German leader's authority, boosts conservatives and the far right

Dismal results for Germany’s governing parties in the European Parliament election have dented Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s authority and could prompt even more of the infighting that just cost the government dearly

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Al Jazeera

Far right surges in EU vote, topping polls in Germany, France, Austria

French President Emmanuel Macron calls snap election after National Rally doubles vote share of centrist Renaissance.

The Independent UK

German exit polls point to far right gains in European election and a weak government showing

Exit polls point to very weak results for Germany’s governing parties and gains for the far-right Alternative for Germany in Sunday’s vote for the European Parliament, while the mainstream conservative opposition is set to remain the country’s strongest political force in the legislature

International Business Times

Candidate For Germany's Far-right AfD Wounded In Clash

German police said Wednesday that a local election candidate for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) was hurt in the country's west after confronting a man taking down the party's posters.

The Independent UK

German far-right politician stabbed days after policeman killed at anti-Islam rally

A police officer was killed in another stabbing during an anti-Islam demonstration in the city just a few days ago

Top News

German Politics In Turmoil Ahead Of European Parliament Elections

Germany's European Parliament elections are influenced by government discord, economic struggles, and far-right controversies.

Top News

Far-Right German Politician Faces Trial For Nazi Slogan Use

Far-right AfD party member faces second trial for using Nazi slogan. Recent scandals cause turmoil within the organization.

The Independent UK

A German court will try a far-right politician next month over a second alleged use of a Nazi slogan

A court says a prominent member of the far-right Alternative for Germany party who was fined for knowingly using a Nazi slogan in a speech will go on trial again next month for allegedly using the slogan a second time

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