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Germany: AfD leaders pick Weidel for chancellor candidate DW 09/27/2024

Alice Weidel is likely the AfD candidate for chancellor, pending party member approval at the next conference. [ more ]

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The AfD and young voters: Anxiety and disappointment DW 09/25/2024

The AfD has transformed from an older demographic to a radical, younger party engaging actively on social media. [ more ]

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Germany politics

Far right gains in another German state election, weakening Scholz's grip

Scholz's SPD narrowly won in Brandenburg, indicating ongoing political challenges ahead of the federal elections. High voter turnout reflects significant public interest. [ more ]

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Germany politics

Social Democrats beat far-right AfD in Brandenburg state vote

SPD narrowly wins election in Brandenburg, easing pressure on Scholz's coalition government. [ more ]

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Germany: Brandenburg goes to the polls with far-right AfD hoping for second state win Europe live

Brandenburg's vote today is pivotal for both the SPD and the far-right AfD, potentially signaling major shifts in German politics. [ more ]

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Germans divided over far-right AfD ban DW 10/11/2024

The far-right AfD party in Germany has gained unprecedented support despite being labeled as right-wing extremist, revealing deep societal divides on political issues. [ more ]

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Germany politics

Germany: AfD leaders pick Weidel for chancellor candidate DW 09/27/2024

Alice Weidel is likely the AfD candidate for chancellor, pending party member approval at the next conference. [ more ]

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The AfD and young voters: Anxiety and disappointment DW 09/25/2024

The AfD has transformed from an older demographic to a radical, younger party engaging actively on social media. [ more ]

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Germany politics

Far right gains in another German state election, weakening Scholz's grip

Scholz's SPD narrowly won in Brandenburg, indicating ongoing political challenges ahead of the federal elections. High voter turnout reflects significant public interest. [ more ]

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Germany politics

Social Democrats beat far-right AfD in Brandenburg state vote

SPD narrowly wins election in Brandenburg, easing pressure on Scholz's coalition government. [ more ]

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Germany: Brandenburg goes to the polls with far-right AfD hoping for second state win Europe live

Brandenburg's vote today is pivotal for both the SPD and the far-right AfD, potentially signaling major shifts in German politics. [ more ]

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German police arrest AfD-linked Chinese spy for leaking military data

A Chinese national was arrested for espionage, accused of sharing military transport information with a former AfD staffer. [ more ]

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What's Driving The Rise Of The Far Right Among Young Germans? | Defector

The AfD is gaining significant traction among young voters in Germany through strategic use of TikTok. [ more ]

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Germany: AfD loses appeal on chairing Bundestag committees DW 09/18/2024

The Constitutional Court ruled parliamentary committees can choose chairpersons without guaranteeing AfD chairs, impacting the party's parliamentary influence. [ more ]

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Brandenburg election: Far right, center left in close race DW 09/17/2024

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) poses a significant challenge to the Social Democrats (SPD) in Brandenburg, yet faces political isolation from other parties. [ more ]

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Takeaways From East Germany's State Elections

The AfD's electoral success in East Germany highlights ongoing political divisions but is unlikely to significantly alter national politics. [ more ]

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Inside Germany: September heatwave and what happens after AfD state election victory?

AfD's electoral wins signal a significant shift in Germany's political landscape, but mainstream parties are resisting coalition with them. [ more ]

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German police arrest AfD-linked Chinese spy for leaking military data

A Chinese national was arrested for espionage, accused of sharing military transport information with a former AfD staffer. [ more ]

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What's Driving The Rise Of The Far Right Among Young Germans? | Defector

The AfD is gaining significant traction among young voters in Germany through strategic use of TikTok. [ more ]

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Germany: AfD loses appeal on chairing Bundestag committees DW 09/18/2024

The Constitutional Court ruled parliamentary committees can choose chairpersons without guaranteeing AfD chairs, impacting the party's parliamentary influence. [ more ]

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Germany news

Brandenburg election: Far right, center left in close race DW 09/17/2024

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) poses a significant challenge to the Social Democrats (SPD) in Brandenburg, yet faces political isolation from other parties. [ more ]

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Takeaways From East Germany's State Elections

The AfD's electoral success in East Germany highlights ongoing political divisions but is unlikely to significantly alter national politics. [ more ]

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Germany news

Inside Germany: September heatwave and what happens after AfD state election victory?

AfD's electoral wins signal a significant shift in Germany's political landscape, but mainstream parties are resisting coalition with them. [ more ]

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Germany politics

Germany: Thuringia lawmakers pick CDU speaker, rejecting AfD DW 09/28/2024

The Thuringia parliament's election of a CDU speaker reflects a strong consensus against the far-right AfD despite their electoral success. [ more ]

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Europe politics

Far-right AfD: 'We have a clear mandate to govern' DW 09/01/2024

The AfD has emerged as the strongest party in Thuringia with over 33% of the votes, marking a significant turn in German politics. [ more ]

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Far-right German party to win first state vote since WWII DW 09/01/2024

The far-right AfD is gaining significant support in Thuringia and Saxony, indicating potential shifts for upcoming federal elections. [ more ]

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Germany politics

Germany: In Thuringia, Merz repeats CDU won't ally with AfD DW 08/21/2024

Friedrich Merz reaffirms CDU's commitment to not ally with AfD ahead of crucial state elections in Thuringia. [ more ]

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Germany politics

Germany: Thuringia lawmakers pick CDU speaker, rejecting AfD DW 09/28/2024

The Thuringia parliament's election of a CDU speaker reflects a strong consensus against the far-right AfD despite their electoral success. [ more ]

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Europe politics

Far-right AfD: 'We have a clear mandate to govern' DW 09/01/2024

The AfD has emerged as the strongest party in Thuringia with over 33% of the votes, marking a significant turn in German politics. [ more ]

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Germany politics

Far-right German party to win first state vote since WWII DW 09/01/2024

The far-right AfD is gaining significant support in Thuringia and Saxony, indicating potential shifts for upcoming federal elections. [ more ]

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Germany politics

Germany: In Thuringia, Merz repeats CDU won't ally with AfD DW 08/21/2024

Friedrich Merz reaffirms CDU's commitment to not ally with AfD ahead of crucial state elections in Thuringia. [ more ]

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German AfD taps into young voters' fears, disillusionment DW 09/25/2024

The AfD has successfully transformed from an older demographic to a youth-centered party by leveraging social media and radical messaging.

Their campaigning strategies include emotional appeals to young voters' fears and nostalgia. [ more ]

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TikTok likely helped far right in German elections: analysts DW 09/02/2024

TikTok's popularity among youth likely enabled the far-right AfD party to achieve record election results among young voters in Germany. [ more ]

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German AfD taps into young voters' fears, disillusionment DW 09/25/2024

The AfD has successfully transformed from an older demographic to a youth-centered party by leveraging social media and radical messaging.

Their campaigning strategies include emotional appeals to young voters' fears and nostalgia. [ more ]

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TikTok likely helped far right in German elections: analysts DW 09/02/2024

TikTok's popularity among youth likely enabled the far-right AfD party to achieve record election results among young voters in Germany. [ more ]

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Germany politics

Who are the winners and losers of Germany's key state election in Brandenburg?

The SPD's win in Brandenburg reflects local leadership strength and historical ties rather than broader national support trends. [ more ]

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Far-right gains in east Germany could deal blow to economy DW 09/23/2024

The rise of far-right AfD in Brandenburg poses a threat to the region's economy by deterring skilled labor migration. Economic concerns are mounting among experts. [ more ]

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Germany politics

Who are the winners and losers of Germany's key state election in Brandenburg?

The SPD's win in Brandenburg reflects local leadership strength and historical ties rather than broader national support trends. [ more ]

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Germany news

Far-right gains in east Germany could deal blow to economy DW 09/23/2024

The rise of far-right AfD in Brandenburg poses a threat to the region's economy by deterring skilled labor migration. Economic concerns are mounting among experts. [ more ]

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Scholz's SPD narrowly ahead of far right in east German state: Projections

Scholz's SPD narrowly defeats AfD in Brandenburg election, gaining 31% of the votes amid a turbulent political landscape. [ more ]

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Marketing

TikTok likely helped far right in elections: researchers DW 09/02/2024

TikTok significantly influenced the growing popularity of Germany's AfD among young voters, contributing to their record electoral success. [ more ]

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TikTok likely helped far right in elections: researchers DW 09/02/2024

TikTok significantly influenced the electoral success of Germany's AfD, particularly among young voters, reaching far more audience compared to other parties. [ more ]

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Germany politics

Germany: Saxony and Thuringia elections propel far-right AfD DW 09/02/2024

The AfD emerged as a leading party in recent state elections in Germany, signaling a shift towards far-right politics. [ more ]

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Hope in fighting the rise of the far-right in Germany

The rise of the AfD poses significant risks for democracy, influencing both local and national politics in Germany. [ more ]

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Far right set to win in a German state for the first time since WWII

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has gained significant electoral momentum in Thuringia, emerging as a leading party, indicating a troubling shift in German politics. [ more ]

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Scholz's SPD narrowly ahead of far right in east German state: Projections

Scholz's SPD narrowly defeats AfD in Brandenburg election, gaining 31% of the votes amid a turbulent political landscape. [ more ]

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TikTok likely helped far right in elections: researchers DW 09/02/2024

TikTok significantly influenced the growing popularity of Germany's AfD among young voters, contributing to their record electoral success. [ more ]

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Marketing

TikTok likely helped far right in elections: researchers DW 09/02/2024

TikTok significantly influenced the electoral success of Germany's AfD, particularly among young voters, reaching far more audience compared to other parties. [ more ]

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Germany politics

Germany: Saxony and Thuringia elections propel far-right AfD DW 09/02/2024

The AfD emerged as a leading party in recent state elections in Germany, signaling a shift towards far-right politics. [ more ]

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Germany news

Hope in fighting the rise of the far-right in Germany

The rise of the AfD poses significant risks for democracy, influencing both local and national politics in Germany. [ more ]

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Far right set to win in a German state for the first time since WWII

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has gained significant electoral momentum in Thuringia, emerging as a leading party, indicating a troubling shift in German politics. [ more ]

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Far-right AfD looking to make German history in Brandenburg state election

The AfD is attracting a new audience beyond just older demographics, indicating a shift in political engagement and the significance of the upcoming regional elections. [ more ]

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Germany news

Germany's regional elections threaten Scholz's coalition DW 08/29/2024

Hocke's AfD is gaining confidence and popularity ahead of elections, potentially marking a shift in political landscape in Germany. [ more ]

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Germany news

A well-known figure in a German far-right party tells his trial he is completely innocent

Bjorn Hocke from AfD claims innocence in trial over Nazi slogan usage. [ more ]

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Germany news

German far-right leader in court charged with using Nazi slogan

Bjorn Hocke from AfD is on trial for using a Nazi slogan, claiming ignorance. Protests ensued with accusations labeling him as a Nazi. [ more ]

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Germany news

Prominent figure in German far-right party going on trial over alleged use of Nazi slogan

Bjorn Hocke, a leader in the far-right AfD party, is on trial for using Nazi slogans, impacting his political aspirations. [ more ]

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Germany news

Far-right AfD looking to make German history in Brandenburg state election

The AfD is attracting a new audience beyond just older demographics, indicating a shift in political engagement and the significance of the upcoming regional elections. [ more ]

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Germany news

Germany's regional elections threaten Scholz's coalition DW 08/29/2024

Hocke's AfD is gaining confidence and popularity ahead of elections, potentially marking a shift in political landscape in Germany. [ more ]

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Germany news

A well-known figure in a German far-right party tells his trial he is completely innocent

Bjorn Hocke from AfD claims innocence in trial over Nazi slogan usage. [ more ]

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Germany news

German far-right leader in court charged with using Nazi slogan

Bjorn Hocke from AfD is on trial for using a Nazi slogan, claiming ignorance. Protests ensued with accusations labeling him as a Nazi. [ more ]

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Germany news

Prominent figure in German far-right party going on trial over alleged use of Nazi slogan

Bjorn Hocke, a leader in the far-right AfD party, is on trial for using Nazi slogans, impacting his political aspirations. [ more ]

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Tesla may help far-right secure victory in German state election

Tesla's factory success has sparked local discontent, potentially benefiting the far-right AfD party in upcoming elections. [ more ]

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Berlin

Swamp' talk won't turn the tide against fascism in Germany | Letters

The portrayal of areas surrounding Berlin as neofascist is overly simplistic and fails to acknowledge local diversity and opposition to far-right ideologies. [ more ]

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Berlin feels like an island in a swamp of neofascism but the flood waters are rising | Fatma Aydemir

The presence of far-right groups in Eastern Germany contrasts sharply with the sense of safety in multicultural Berlin. [ more ]

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Tech industry

Tesla may help far-right secure victory in German state election

Tesla's factory success has sparked local discontent, potentially benefiting the far-right AfD party in upcoming elections. [ more ]

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Berlin

Swamp' talk won't turn the tide against fascism in Germany | Letters

The portrayal of areas surrounding Berlin as neofascist is overly simplistic and fails to acknowledge local diversity and opposition to far-right ideologies. [ more ]

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Germany news

Berlin feels like an island in a swamp of neofascism but the flood waters are rising | Fatma Aydemir

The presence of far-right groups in Eastern Germany contrasts sharply with the sense of safety in multicultural Berlin. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Opinion | Here's Why Stock Indexes Sank on Tuesday

The rise of far-right parties in Germany reflects a broader trend of populism and extremism impacting democracies globally. [ more ]

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Greens struggle against far-right tide in eastern Germany

The sandstone monument in East Germany symbolizes division as far-right AfD gains popularity ahead of crucial regional elections. [ more ]

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Europe politics

EU's far-right parties expel Germany's AfD from their group

The far-right German party AfD has been expelled from the pan-European parliamentary group due to controversies. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Opinion | Here's Why Stock Indexes Sank on Tuesday

The rise of far-right parties in Germany reflects a broader trend of populism and extremism impacting democracies globally. [ more ]

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Germany news

Greens struggle against far-right tide in eastern Germany

The sandstone monument in East Germany symbolizes division as far-right AfD gains popularity ahead of crucial regional elections. [ more ]

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Europe politics

EU's far-right parties expel Germany's AfD from their group

The far-right German party AfD has been expelled from the pan-European parliamentary group due to controversies. [ more ]

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German businesses worried about far-right gains in the east DW 09/02/2024

The AfD's rise in Thuringia and Saxony raises concerns about political stability and investor confidence in former East Germany. [ more ]

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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

The rise of the far-right AfD has raised concerns among LGBTQ+ families regarding their safety and future in Germany. [ more ]

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Germany news

'We need change': Germany's far-right AfD eyes power after state election win

The far-right AfD party has achieved significant electoral success in Thuringia, but faces immense challenges in forming a governing majority. [ more ]

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(S+) AfD-Spionageaffare: Russland und China im Fokus - Neue Enthullungen belasten die Partei

AfD's patriotic facade is contradicted by suspected ties to Russia and allegations of espionage from China. [ more ]

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Germany: Will a right-wing shift hit businesses and jobs? DW 08/27/2024

The rise of right-wing parties, especially the AfD, is causing concern among investors and labor unions in Saxony ahead of state elections. [ more ]

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(S+) AfD-Spionageaffare: Russland und China im Fokus - Neue Enthullungen belasten die Partei

AfD's patriotic facade is contradicted by suspected ties to Russia and allegations of espionage from China. [ more ]

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Germany news

Germany: Will a right-wing shift hit businesses and jobs? DW 08/27/2024

The rise of right-wing parties, especially the AfD, is causing concern among investors and labor unions in Saxony ahead of state elections. [ more ]

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Right-wing group at European Parliament excludes AfD DW 05/23/2024

The European Parliament's populist right-wing alliance expelled the far-right AfD due to scandals around lead candidate Maximilian Krah. [ more ]

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Alternative for Germany MEPs make last-ditch effort to avoid being kicked out of far-right EU Parliament group

AfD top candidate Maximilian Krah halts EU election campaign due to spy and corruption allegations and controversial Waffen-SS comment. [ more ]

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Europe politics

French far right splits with Germany's AfD in EU parliament

Rassemblement National (RN) distancing from AfD due to SS comments, aiming to maintain image for upcoming elections. [ more ]

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Germany raids properties in bribery probe aimed at AfD politician

The investigation targets Petr Bystron, number-two AfD candidate in the EU elections, for bribery and money laundering. [ more ]

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Did EU candidate of far-right AfD accept Russian money?

Petr Bystron denies receiving money from a pro-Russian website, calling it a 'defamation campaign.'

Czech authorities possess incriminating recordings but are not releasing them; MEPs seek an urgent inquiry into alleged pro-Kremlin ties. [ more ]

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German AfD politician rejects Russian payment claims DW 04/04/2024

Petr Bystron denies taking money from Russian disinformation site.

Bystron faces accusations of being involved with a now-defunct Russian web portal based in Prague. [ more ]

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Europe news

Germany raids properties in bribery probe aimed at AfD politician

The investigation targets Petr Bystron, number-two AfD candidate in the EU elections, for bribery and money laundering. [ more ]

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Europe news

Did EU candidate of far-right AfD accept Russian money?

Petr Bystron denies receiving money from a pro-Russian website, calling it a 'defamation campaign.'

Czech authorities possess incriminating recordings but are not releasing them; MEPs seek an urgent inquiry into alleged pro-Kremlin ties. [ more ]

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Europe news

German AfD politician rejects Russian payment claims DW 04/04/2024

Petr Bystron denies taking money from Russian disinformation site.

Bystron faces accusations of being involved with a now-defunct Russian web portal based in Prague. [ more ]

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Germany news

Germany's far-right AfD under mounting pressure DW 05/14/2024

The debate about a possible ban on the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) never really went away, but it is once again getting louder.

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Germany politics

Far-right German party can still be kept under surveillance, says court

Germany's far-right AfD party remains labeled as a 'suspected extremist case' by the domestic intelligence service. [ more ]

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Europe politics

China spying: Krah stays on as top AfD European candidate DW 04/24/2024

Maximilian Krah to remain Lead Candidate for AfD in European elections despite aide charged with espionage for China. [ more ]

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Germany news

German culture scene unites against far-right AfD party DW 04/23/2024

Die Vielen's 'Shield & Shine' campaign aims to unite cultural institutions to combat the rise of right-wing extremism in Germany through art and open forums. [ more ]

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Germany: Far-right leader on trial for using Nazi slogan DW 04/17/2024

Accusations against AfD leader for using Nazi slogan in campaign rally. [ more ]

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