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Debt brake: How this fiscal rule could shape Germany’s election

This mechanism, which has been blamed for a lack of investment, has emerged as an important election issue.

Al Jazeera

What is the AfD? Germany’s far-right party, explained

The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) looks set to become the second largest party in the German parliament following elections on February 23. Polls ahead of the election and an exit poll suggest they could receive around 20% of the final vote tally. For the first time, the AfD poses…

The Conversation

Why Germany’s far right hates the Bauhaus movement

At a time of political tension in Germany, the Bauhaus – arguably one of most influential architecture, art and design schools in the world – has become the target of far-right attacks.

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Willingness to ease off ‘debt brake’ may decide the German election

Rule dating from 2009 that limits borrowing looks vulnerable as main political parties promise to revive stalled economy

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Germany’s pivotal election: rising AfD, struggling left, and Europe’s uncertain future

On Sunday, Germans will vote in an election that could shape both their country’s future and that of the European Union. While the hard-right AfD gains support, centrist and left-leaning parties struggle to tackle key issues such as immigration, inflation, and whether to back US President Donald Trump’s efforts to…

Radio France Internationale

Who is running in the German election and what are the key issues?

German citizens will take to the polls on February 23 for a snap general election.

Al Jazeera

All eyes on far-right AfD in German election rocked by violence and US interference

Extremists tipped for second place after shifting debate to immigration and crime and winning endorsements from Musk and Vance

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Conservative Merz Leads Germany's Turbulent Election Race

When Germans vote on Sunday, conservative Friedrich Merz is the strong favourite to become the next chancellor after a bitterly fought campaign roiled by the rise of the AfD, a far-right party vocally backed by Team Trump.

International Business Times

Far right set to make strides in a German election dominated by immigration

Mainstream parties struggle to retain voters in a fragmented political landscape.

Al Jazeera

Europe is looking to Germany for leadership – but these elections will dash its hopes again

The CDU is a big player in the European parliament, but its predicted win this Sunday won’t change Germany’s inward focus, says Cas Mudde of the University of Georgia

The Guardian - UK

The rise of the far right, global trade and Ukraine’s future: why the German election matters – visual explainer

Trump’s election in November last year has – as promised – sent shockwaves round the world. But next week’s German election could be almost as momentous

The Guardian - UK

‘The lurch to the right scares me’: could the left surprise in German election?

Amid Elon Musk’s meddling on behalf of the AfD, the Linke is gaining strong support from women and young voters

The Guardian - UK

Munich car ramming: What happened, who’s the suspect, what’s next?

The Munich incident took place during an election campaign in which immigration and security are prominent issues.

Al Jazeera

‘There is fear of what lies ahead’: Germans divided as snap election looms

Voters share which party they are backing on key issues from immigration to economic stagnation amid a fractured political landscape

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Afghan Faces Trial Over Deadly Knife Attack On German Policeman

An Afghan man with suspected jihadist motives goes on trial in Germany on Thursday over a knife attack that killed a policeman and wounded five others at an anti-Islam rally last year.

The Guardian - UK

By courting the far right, the man tipped to be Germany’s next chancellor may have sealed his own downfall

Conservative Friedrich Merz shattered a political taboo. His blunder gives the centre-left has a chance in the 23 February election

International Business Times

Germany's Scholz, Merz Clash Over Far-right AfD In Election Debate

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday accused election rival Friedrich Merz of having broken his word by accepting support from the far-right AfD to push an anti-immigration motion through parliament.

International Business Times

Germany's Scholz, Merz, Clash Over Far-right AfD In Election Debate

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday accused his election rival Friedrich Merz of having broken his word by accepting support from the far-right AfD to push an anti-immigration motion through parliament.

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Merz’s gamble: Germany’s centre-right leader splits voters by flirting with hardline AfD

Would-be chancellor Friedrich Merz breaks postwar convention of no political deals with far right

International Business Times

New Anti-far-right Protest Draws 250,000 In Munich

Fresh protests against the extreme right drew massive crowds in Germany on Saturday, including 250,000 people in Munich, authorities said, as the country heads for clutch elections.

International Business Times

Merkel Urges Parties To Calm Pre-election 'Turmoil'

Germany's former chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday urged politicians to dial back tensions ahead of elections this month after her centre-right CDU party sparked uproar by accepting the far right's support.

The Guardian - UK

Merz doubles down on gambit with German far right in combative speech

Prospective chancellor takes startlingly aggressive line against those protesting against gamble with AfD

Al Jazeera

As Germany braces for election, backing the far-right AfD no longer a taboo

The hardline party has ‘an increasing influence on public opinion’, say analysts, as voters prioritise migration.

The Guardian - UK

A political gamble backfired spectacularly – bringing the far right closer to power in Germany

The CDU’s Friedrich Merz has shattered the taboo that had underpinned German politics since the war. The unthinkable is now more possible says Die Zeit writer, Jörg Lau

Radio France Internationale

At least 160,000 rally in Berlin against far right

At least 160,000 thousand demonstrators converged on Berlin Sunday, said police, to protest the norm-shattering overtures by Germany's conservatives toward the far right.

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