Residents in the German city of Erfurt, in the state of Thuringia, are mixed in their reaction to the far-right AfD's success in a regional election. On Sunday 1 September, the party came out on top in the former East German state, securing around 33 percent of the vote. In the nearby state of...
Why is far-right AfD dominating in northeast Germany?
In the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the far-right Alternative for Germany party surged in popularity during the recent snap elections. Euronews examines why.
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Germany’s famous Rose Carnival parades in Cologne and Düsseldorf took political satire to the next level, featuring giant floats mocking world leaders like Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The parade also took aim at the far-right AfD party, the Ukraine war, and even the Catholic Church, sparking backlash. While many celebrated the bold satire, others found it controversial. Security was heightened due to recent terror attacks, but revelers still flooded the streets in massive numbers. Is this fearless satire or pure provocation?
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CDU and SPD start talks in bid to form next German government
Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democrats, has ruled out a coalition with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which finished second in last week's elections.
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Friedrich Merz is set to become Germany’s new chancellor after his CDU/CSU bloc secured 28.5% votes, defeating Olaf Scholz’s SPD. Merz, a longtime conservative leader, vows to revive Germany’s economy and impose stricter immigration policies. His political career saw setbacks under Angela Merkel, but he staged a strong comeback in 2022. With AfD securing 20.7% votes, coalition talks are crucial. Born in 1955, Merz has a legal background and extensive experience in finance. His next challenge? Forming a stable government to lead Germany through economic and political challenges.
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Europe is looking for alternatives to animal protein consumption: is edible seaweed an option? In Denmark, researchers at AlgaeFood, a European interregional project, are convinced. In addition to classifying it, they act to promote its use and raise awareness among the new generations.
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German coalition talks reach next level as CDU and SPD negotiations intensify
The coalition parties most likely to form the new German government have intensified talks.
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"Fully committed to peace" Is it time to bring back conscription in Germany?
Calls to reinstate compulsory military service are growing louder in Berlin's political circles. But is drafting thousands of 18-year-olds the answer to Germany's defence challenges?
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Austria could become the latest European Union member state to have a far-right party in power after the Freedom Party (FPÖ) secured victory in Sunday's general election.
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In a historic turn of events, Austria's right-wing Freedom Party (FPO) has emerged victorious in the general election, surpassing Chancellor Karl Nehammer's Austrian People’s Party (OVP). With a..