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German politics
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france24.comworld17 days ago
German Voter Support for AfD Firewall Declines
A poll shows fewer Germans back the practice of excluding the Alternative for Germany party from coalitions. The survey also found rising numbers willing to consider the party for government roles.
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zerohedge.combusiness23 days ago
AfD's Weidel Secures Retraction and Legal Costs From Left Party Chair Over False Tax Claim
Ines Schwerdtner acknowledged error after lawsuit and agreed to pay legal fees. Welt TV removed the interview segment.
world23 days ago
German Government Denies Rumors of Effort to Remove Chancellor Merz
The German government on Friday rejected reports that rivals inside Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party were preparing to replace him. The statement followed weeks of declining poll numbers and stalled legislative work.
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The Timespolitics24 days ago
German Chancellor Popularity Falls After Party Members Voice Concerns
Reports indicate the German chancellor's approval ratings have fallen. Colleagues have expressed concern and some regional leaders may consider a leadership challenge.
oneindia.comworld28 days ago
AfD Leads Polls Ahead of Saxony-Anhalt State Election
Recent polling shows the Alternative for Germany party ahead for the September 6 state election in Saxony-Anhalt. Party officials say a win could allow it to form the first AfD-led government in any German state.
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Financial Timesfinance45 days ago
German Court Orders AfD to Repay €2.35 Million in Illegal Donation
A Berlin court ruled that Alternative for Germany must repay a record €2.35 million donation accepted illegally before last year’s election. The decision marks a legal defeat for the far-right party over campaign finance violations. Separately, France’s far-right leaders have met…
world46 days ago
Poll Shows AfD at 41% in Saxony-Anhalt Ahead of September Election
A new poll released on May 7, 2026, shows the Alternative for Germany party leading with 41 percent support in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. The figure widens the party's lead over the Christian Democratic Union. The survey comes four months before state elections scheduled…
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sofiaglobe.comworld46 days ago
European Economic Strains Fuel Rise of Nationalist Parties
Local elections in Britain are underway as polls show right-wing populist parties gaining support across Europe. Economic pressures linked to the war in Iran have contributed to declining popularity for centrist governments in Britain, Germany and France. Recent surveys in German…