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The Latest Breaking News from Germany

As German voters head to the polls here’s what to expect next

German voters go to the polls on Sunday to elect a parliament that will hold power for four years

The Independent UK

All eyes on far-right AfD in German election rocked by violence and US interference

Extremists tipped for second place after shifting debate to immigration and crime and winning endorsements from Musk and Vance

The Guardian - UK

Heated Immigration Debate Complicates Germany's Search For Workers

Hospital manager Kathrin Leffler says she worries Germany's tense pre-election debate on immigration will make it harder to recruit enough skilled workers from abroad to fill a growing labour shortage.

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Conservative Merz Leads Germany's Turbulent Election Race

When Germans vote on Sunday, conservative Friedrich Merz is the strong favourite to become the next chancellor after a bitterly fought campaign roiled by the rise of the AfD, a far-right party vocally backed by Team Trump.

International Business Times

Germany's Merz Vows Tough Migrant Policy To Stall AfD's Rise

Germany's conservative election frontrunner Friedrich Merz on Wednesday called on voters to give him a strong mandate to restrict immigration and rebuild the economy to ward off the rise of the far-right AfD. In a final head-to-head TV debate with centre-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz before Sunday's general election, Merz warned…

International Business Times

The Germany Euro 2025 away kit is out, with Adidas using some interesting Graffiti artwork

Adidas is bringing modern graffiti style to the German team for their Euro 2025 shirt

FourFourTwo

Far right set to make strides in a German election dominated by immigration

Mainstream parties struggle to retain voters in a fragmented political landscape.

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Europe is looking to Germany for leadership – but these elections will dash its hopes again

The CDU is a big player in the European parliament, but its predicted win this Sunday won’t change Germany’s inward focus, says Cas Mudde of the University of Georgia

The Guardian - UK

US Becomes Germany's Top Trading Partner In 2024

In 2024, the U.S. overtakes China as Germany's top trading partner, impacting Germany's economy and trade dynamics.

Top News

Migrant groups say racist attacks increase in German city after deadly Christmas market violence

Migrants who have settled in the German city of Magdeburg say they have experienced a sharp increase in racism and anti-immigration sentiments following a deadly Christmas market attack last year

The Independent UK

Wednesday briefing: From Berlin to Helsinki – and even in London - barriers excluding the far right are disintegrating

In today’s newsletter: Mainstream political parties are struggling to maintain traditional political boundaries – and have few alternative solutions available

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International Business Times

After US Election, Kremlin Propagandist Sets Sights On German Vote

From a fabricated sex scandal to a fake museum heist, disinformation aimed at influencing Germany's high-stakes election is originating from dozens of AI-generated German sites apparently linked to a US fugitive turned Kremlin propagandist, researchers say.

International Business Times

Trump Wants Higher Share Of Ukraine's GDP Than Germany Was Forced To Pay After WWII: Report

President Donald Trump's proposed deal with Ukraine reportedly demands a $500 billion payback–more than Germany's post-World War I & II reparations–giving the U.S. half of Ukraine's resource revenues.

The Conversation

The German election explained through seven essential questions

Germany is holding a federal election on February 23 – a snap vote called by chancellor Olaf Scholz when his coalition government fell apart at the end of last year. Parties are running to win seats in the national parliament, or Bundestag. And with an unusual level of interest from…

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Germany Women Euro 2025 squad: Christian Wuck's full team

Germany Women Euro 2025 squad has been confirmed ahead of the tournament

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The Independent UK

Voices: Ukraine cannot afford to let Donald Trump near its precious natural resources

COMMENT: Donald Trump’s demand for $500bn in Ukrainian rare earth minerals as payback for military support during the war with Russia is unprecedented, says historian James Holland – more egregious even than the deal brokered 80 years ago to punish a defeated Germany

The Independent UK

Who funds global aid – and where do the billions of dollars go?

IN FOCUS: The US decision to freeze its spending in low-income countries has thrown vital services into crisis – and prompted urgent questions about the role of foreign aid and whether it can survive. Anne Gulland and Alicja Hagopian report

Radio France Internationale

Paris summit exposes European divisions as US shift forces unity on Ukraine

Following an emergency meeting in Paris, European leaders remain divided on how to respond to US President Donald Trump's dramatic policy shift on Ukraine, with France and Britain pushing for security guarantees and Germany bristling at any suggestion troops could be deployed.

Fortune

Europe deserves its seat at the kids' table over Ukraine, German defense boss says

European NATO members' repeated failure to hit its defense spending targets means it should have no complaints about peace talks, Rheinmetall CEO says.

The Guardian - UK

How Spain’s radically different approach to migration helped its economy soar

As immigration has increased, GDP has surged and unemployment has fallen to lowest level since 2008

The Guardian - UK

Trump and Vance have smashed the old order – how should Europe respond?

The vice-president’s attack on European values signalled a historic realignment. Should the continent seek rapprochement or go its own way? ask Nathalie Tocci, Yanis Varoufakis and others

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Germany's Four Candidates Vying For Chancellor In Sunday's Election

Get insights into Germany's upcoming election with a look at the four key candidates and their platforms.

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