Germany grapples with far-right surge as AfD wins state election
The far-right AfD party alone won a third of the votes in two eastern German states on Sunday, as residents of Thuringia and Saxony begin to take stock of the results.
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Russia has raised serious concerns over the incoming German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, as his statements hint at a potential return to a controversial past. Maria Zakharova, the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, questions whether Merz's pledge to "assume responsibility again" signals a dangerous shift for Germany and the world. With tensions already high in global politics, Zakharova's remarks suggest that Merz’s leadership could revive one of Germany’s darkest historical periods. In this video, we break down the implications of Merz’s statements and what they mean for Germany, Russia, and international relations. Watch as we dive deep into the potential consequences of a Merz-led Germany.
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Binder's project, which won the 2025 Sony World Photography Award for Documentary, explores how the Troubles continues to shape a new generation in Belfast.
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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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After the state election for Brandenburg concluded this weekend, both the Social Democrats and far-right Alternative for Germany emerged as biggest winners. The liberal Free Democratic Party, part of..
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The leaders of Germany's far-right AfD hail the party's electoral success after coming a narrow second place in a regional vote in Brandenburg, falling just behind the centre-left SPD of Chancellor..
The latest polls showed the far-right Alternative for Germany neck-and-neck with the Social Democrats, which has governed the state continuously since 1990.
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