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The Guardian view on Germany’s snap election: playing for the highest of stakes

Editorial: February’s election is shaping up to be one of the most consequential since the second world war

The Guardian - UK

AfD launches manifesto as campaign season for German election begins

Polling for far-right insurgent and its extreme policies is rising but other parties have closed ranks against it despite their weak popularity

The Guardian - UK

Anger In Germany At Musk Attempt To 'Influence' Election

Germany's government said Monday US billionaire tech baron Elon Musk is trying to sway February elections by praising the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), a move strongly rejected by major parties.

International Business Times

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German President Dissolves Parliament, Sets Feb 23 Election Date

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved parliament on Friday and confirmed the expected February date for an early general election after the collapse of Olaf Scholz's government last month.

International Business Times

Germany set for February snap election after president dissolves parliament

Radio France Internationale

Friedrich Merz Reacts To Car-Ramming Attack In Germany

Friedrich Merz, CDU leader, addresses Magdeburg car-ramming attack, emphasizing accurate information, compassion, and societal safety.

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Under-fire Scholz To Trigger German Elections With Confidence Vote

Germany's embattled centre-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz traded angry blows with his top rival ahead of a parliament vote Monday that was expected to trigger the process towards February 23 elections.

International Business Times

German Chancellor Scholz loses no confidence vote ahead of February elections

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday lost a confidence vote in parliament, paving the way for an early general election on 23 February. Scholz had been expected to lose the vote after his three-way coalition fell apart last month.

Radio France Internationale

Who is Friedrich Merz, the pilot politician tipped to be German chancellor?

CDU leader once sidelined by Merkel loves private planes, hates tax bureaucracy, and backs Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

European Countries Suspend Syrian Asylum Decisions After Assad's Fall

Britain, Germany, France, Italy and several other European countries said Monday they would freeze all pending asylum requests from Syrians, a day after the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad.

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Al Jazeera

Germany pauses asylum applications for Syrians after al-Assad’s fall

Syrians in Germany cheer toppling of al-Assad as an official suggests offering people 1,000 euros to return.

International Business Times

German Campaigners Demand Abortion Be Fully Legalised

German campaigners are pushing for reform to remove legal hurdles for women seeking an abortion, with emotions running high on the issue as the country heads for early elections.

International Business Times UK

Germany Clamps Down On Migrants: 'Assimilate To Our Culture, Language, and Laws or Stay Out'

CDU also stressed that non-European migrants will be turned away and requested to migrate to other European countries.

International Business Times

Scholz, Rival Trade Blows As German Election Campaign Kicks Off

Three months before elections, Germany's embattled Olaf Scholz kicked off the campaign Saturday by attacking his conservative rival as cold towards the poor but a hothead who would play "Russian roulette" with Moscow.

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The Guardian - UK

Plan to cut Berlin arts budget will ‘destroy’ city’s culture, directors warn

Leading theatre figures warn ‘drastic’ reduction in funding will cause bankruptcy and harm city’s tourism appeal

The Guardian - UK

Scholz to lead SPD into snap German election after Pistorius withdraws

The Guardian - UK

Scholz under pressure to stand aside for Pistorius before German election

Senior SDP figures hold talks on candidate for chancellor amid speculation about switch to popular defence minister

The Guardian - UK

German opposition leader plans climate action reverse and immigration controls as Scholz paves way for election – as it happened

German chancellor confirms vote of confidence date, giving path to 23 February election, as Friedrich Merz attempts to create distance between parties

Al Jazeera

Germany set for snap elections in February

After collapse of governing coalition, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier backs timeline for February 23 vote.

International Business Times

Crisis-hit Germany Headed For February 23 Snap Election

Germany, mired in political crisis, is headed for February 23 elections, the main parties agreed Tuesday, aiming to form a stable government after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party coalition collapsed last week.

The Guardian - UK

Germany to hold snap election on 23 February

President approves date agreed by leading Social Democrats and opposition conservatives

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