As the AfD elects its chancellor candidate, the far-right party looms large over German politics

Who is Alice Weidel, AfD's top candidate for chancellor 

'AfD becoming strong in German Parliament: Increasingly difficult to form coalitions excluding them'

Vance Slams Germany’s Free Speech Laws, Links US Military To Online Hate Speech Restrictions

US Vice President JD Vance has slammed Germany’s free speech laws, linking them to the US military presence in the country. Speaking at CPAC, he questioned why American taxpayers should support Germany if its citizens could be jailed for online speech. Vance also accused European leaders of fearing their people and stifling dissent. His remarks follow a CBS report on Germany’s hate speech laws, which he claims threaten European-American relations. German officials, including Chancellor Olaf Scholz, dismissed his criticism, defending Germany’s regulations on Nazi symbols and hate speech. #Vance #Germany #FreeSpeech #CPAC #USMilitary #HateSpeech #OnlineCensorship #USGermanyRelations #Europe #Politics #Conservative #MunichSecurityConference #Trump #OlafScholz #SpeechLaws #Censorship #TechRegulation #EuropeNews #BreakingNews #USPolitics ~HT.178~GR.124~

Who is Friedrich Merz, the favourite to become Germany's next chancellor?

Who is Friedrich Merz, the favourite to become Germany's next chancellor? The 69-year-old CDU leader Friedrich Merz is a major favourite for the German chancellorship after Sunday's snap election. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/02/21/who-is-friedrich-merz-the-favourite-to-become-germanys-next-chancellor Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Suspect in stabbing at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial is Syrian refugee, police say

Suspect in stabbing at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial is Syrian refugee, police say The attack took place two days before snap parliamentary elections in Germany in which migration has become a top issue, pushed to the forefront by five deadly attacks involving immigrants over the past nine months. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/02/22/suspect-in-stabbing-at-berlins-holocaust-memorial-is-syrian-refugee-police-say Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Stabbing at Berlin Holocaust Memorial Near U.S Embassy – Suspect Caught Bloody Hands After Manhunt

A brutal stabbing near the US Embassy at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial has left a Spanish man seriously injured. German police launched an hours-long manhunt before arresting the suspect, found with blood on his hands. Authorities remain tight-lipped about the motive, as tensions rise ahead of the national elections. U.S Embassy Also Read Munich Car Ramming Incident: A Look Back at Previous Violent Attacks :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/munich-car-ramming-incident-a-look-back-at-previous-violent-attacks-4070127.html?ref=DMDesc Car Plows Into Crowd in Munich, Injuring Several Ahead of Security Conference :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/car-plows-into-crowd-in-munich-injuring-several-ahead-of-security-conference-4070119.html?ref=DMDesc article testing new :: https://www.oneindia.com/temp/article-testing-new-4058241.html?ref=DMDesc

German election 2025: Economy, Ukraine and JD Vance dominate final debate

The top four parties' chancellor candidates, Friedrich Merz, Olaf Scholz, Robert Habeck and Alice Weidel took to the stage for a fiery, televised debate on Sunday evening.

Elon Musk's Full Conversation: Musk Makes Controversial Comments on Hitler & Russia-Ukraine War

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has hosted a lengthy conversation with the co-leader of the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Alice Weidel. Up 150 experts were expected to monitor the talk live-streamed on X on Thursday evening for potential violations of Germany’s election laws, according to Politico. Musk earlier ruffled some feathers in Berlin by praising AfD’s policies, including its tough stance on immigration. During his talk with Weidel, he reaffirmed his belief that “only AfD can save Germany” ahead of the 2025 parliamentary election. #ElonMusk #AfD #AliceWeidel #GermanyElection2025 #ImmigrationPolicy #AlternativeForGermany #PoliticalDebate #ElectionLaws #LiveStreamPolitics #MuskAndWeidel Also Read Elon Musk Live-Streams Conversation with German Far-Right Leader Alice Weidel Before National Election :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/elon-musk-germany-far-right-leader-election-011-4038419.html?ref=DMDesc Elon Musk Backs Germany's AfD: Bold Move Or Election Meddling? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/elon-musk-backs-germany-s-afd-bold-move-or-election-meddling-4029747.html?ref=DMDesc 7 Indian Nationals Injured In Christmas Market Attack In Germany :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/seven-indian-nationals-injured-christmas-market-attack-germany-011-4022937.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.362~ED.102~HT.334~