Germany's far-right AfD look to capitalize on snap election DW 11/08/2024
AfD demands immediate new elections following the collapse of Chancellor Scholz's government, leveraging public discontent to strengthen their political positioning.
FACT CHECK: Has Berlin done away with German citizenship interviews?
The Berlin government is criticized for not changing its migration policy despite delays in citizenship applications, with implications for how citizenship is granted.
Germany's far-right AfD look to capitalize on snap election DW 11/08/2024
AfD demands immediate new elections following the collapse of Chancellor Scholz's government, leveraging public discontent to strengthen their political positioning.
FACT CHECK: Has Berlin done away with German citizenship interviews?
The Berlin government is criticized for not changing its migration policy despite delays in citizenship applications, with implications for how citizenship is granted.
The Guardian view on the rise of AfD: winning an election won't mean it wins power | Editorial
The AfD's electoral success represents a significant shift towards far-right politics in Germany, challenging the ruling coalition ahead of federal elections.
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.
German far right wins state election for the first time since World War II ended
The far-right AfD party gained significant electoral support in post-WWII Germany state elections, raising concerns about its parliamentary influence.
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.
Rise of the anti-immigration AfD threatens Germany's 'firewall' against the far-right
AfD's victory marks a significant shift in German politics, indicating growing influence ahead of elections.
President calls German early election plan 'realistic' DW 11/12/2024
Germany's political landscape is shifting, with an early election set for February 2025 after a collapsing coalition.
The Guardian view on the rise of AfD: winning an election won't mean it wins power | Editorial
The AfD's electoral success represents a significant shift towards far-right politics in Germany, challenging the ruling coalition ahead of federal elections.
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.
German far right wins state election for the first time since World War II ended
The far-right AfD party gained significant electoral support in post-WWII Germany state elections, raising concerns about its parliamentary influence.
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.
Rise of the anti-immigration AfD threatens Germany's 'firewall' against the far-right
AfD's victory marks a significant shift in German politics, indicating growing influence ahead of elections.
President calls German early election plan 'realistic' DW 11/12/2024
Germany's political landscape is shifting, with an early election set for February 2025 after a collapsing coalition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Germany's far-right party likely to make gains in eastern region elections
The AfD is surging in polls for the Thuringia and Saxony elections, potentially reshaping German politics ahead of the 2025 federal elections.
German voters have high hopes for Kamala Harris DW 08/09/2024
German media reports significant shift in US political mood favoring Kamala Harris over Donald Trump. Concerns over escalation in Middle East tensions and Israel's actions. Majority opposed to Israeli military support.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Germany's far-right party likely to make gains in eastern region elections
The AfD is surging in polls for the Thuringia and Saxony elections, potentially reshaping German politics ahead of the 2025 federal elections.
German voters have high hopes for Kamala Harris DW 08/09/2024
German media reports significant shift in US political mood favoring Kamala Harris over Donald Trump. Concerns over escalation in Middle East tensions and Israel's actions. Majority opposed to Israeli military support.
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.
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.
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.
Hocke's AfD is gaining confidence and popularity ahead of elections, potentially marking a shift in political landscape in Germany.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hocke's AfD is gaining confidence and popularity ahead of elections, potentially marking a shift in political landscape in Germany.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Germany: State CDU, AfD leaders clash in Thuringia TV duel DW 04/12/2024
Conservative CDU and far-right AfD clash in Thuringia state elections over migration and Europe.