News24 | Germany's anti-immigration party, AfD, sees mandate after maiden regional win
Monday, 2 September 2024 () Germany's far-right AfD was Monday celebrating a landmark win in a regional vote, sending a shot across the bows of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government a year ahead of national elections.
It's the first time since WWII that a far-right party appears on course to enter a state parliament, with the AfD polling at over 32% according to exit polls published on Sunday.
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Exit polls: far-right AfD ahead of rivals in Thuringia, the first time for a German far-right party since 1945, and on course for major gains in Saxony.
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Sir Keir Starmer visited Siemens Energy as part of his visit to Germany. The prime minister was in Berlin to meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and launch negotiations on a new bilateral treaty. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer said a new treaty between the UK and Germany is "a once-in-a-generation" opportunity to reset the country's relationship with Europe. Speaking at a press conference in Berlin alongside German chancellor Olaf Scholz, the prime minister said the treaty will be "a once-in-a-generation chance to deliver for working people in Britain and in Germany". Mr Starmer added that he hopes the treaty will be in effect by the end of the year. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer arrived at the Bundeskanzleramt, also known as the German chancellery, where he was welcomed by German chancellor Olaf Scholz. A military band played 'God Save the King' to welcome the prime minister.
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Ukraine will be one of the main topics discussed by Sir Keir Starmer in Berlin where he has arrived tonight for a meeting with the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz.
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Germany's far-right AfD has secured victory in a regional election in the former East German state of Thuringia, where the anti-migrant party is now the leading political force. The party also saw..
Monday, 2 September 2024 ()
Germany's far-right AfD was Monday celebrating a landmark win in a regional vote, sending a shot across the bows of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government a year ahead of national elections.
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