A $53 Million Reason Why Mobix Labs Is in Focus Mobix stock sank yesterday as SPD committed to acquiring Winner Water Services. Here’s why MOBX shares are not worth buying. Barchart · 12h ago
Merz makes surprise visit to Kyiv: Germany pledges further aid to Ukraine German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Sunday. Accompanied by Economy Minister Katherina Reiche and representatives of German defence and energy companies, he aims to pledge further military and financial support for Ukraine. Euronews · Oct 4
Berlin’s new political star is offering something all of Europe needs – hope and housing Elif Eralp wants lower rents and more public housing. It’s not rocket science but mainstream parties still don’t get why they are failing, says Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir The Guardian - UK · Sep 25
The Guardian view on Friedrich Merz: Germany’s chancellor must change course to halt the rise of the AfD Editorial: A failure to address widespread economic insecurity, and a crisis in living standards, is allowing the far right the harness a growing protest vote The Guardian - UK · Sep 21
Two more election defeats pile pressure on German chancellor Friedrich Merz Friedrich Merz’s demeanour was grim as he stepped before the cameras on Sunday evening to address his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party after two more disappointing state election results. Following what the German chancellor had called the CDU’s “worst defeat in many years” in Saxony-Anhalt two weeks ago, Merz described… The Conversation · Sep 21
Germany's Merz vows to hold ruling coalition together after election gains by far right, hard left German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Monday to keep his ruling coalition of the centre-right CDU and centre-left SPD together for the sake of the country's "democratic future", after both the far right and hard left made big gains in Germany's state elections on Sunday. France 24 · Sep 21
Chancellor vows to stay on for Germany’s ‘democratic future’ after latest loss to far-right AfD Merz seeks to shore up support after CDU loses two state elections and is ejected from Mecklenburg parliament The Guardian - UK · Sep 21
Pressure grows on Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz after bruising election defeats The string of election debacles comes as Merz has struggled to push through promised economic and social welfare reforms with his coalition partners in the SPD. Euronews · Sep 21
Five takeaways from Germany's regional elections after far-right gains Sunday's elections in two German states resulted in the defeat of the country's ruling CDU, a result described as a “disaster” by Chancellor Friedrich Merz. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, in the northeast of the country, the far-right AfD became the strongest party while the hard-left Die Linke led the polls in… France 24 · Sep 21
Germany: The Left triumphs in Berlin as AfD surges in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Germany’s final state elections of the year have delivered a sharp political shake-up. The Left has won Berlin, while the AfD has come out on top in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with the CDU suffering heavy losses in both elections. Euronews · Sep 21
AfD tops another German state poll, Merz’s CDU crashes to historic low Germany's AfD party has won the state election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, delivering a major blow to Chancellor Merz's Christian Democratic Union. This outcome underscores growing voter dissatisfaction concerning economic challenges and migration policies. Many voters were also swayed by their opposition to Berlin's stance on Ukraine. Mainstream political parties continue… The Times of India · Sep 21
Friedrich Merz vows to stay in office after CDU ‘disaster’ in German state elections Far-right AfD wins in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and leftwing Die Linke on course for victory in Berlin The Guardian - UK · Sep 20
Germans head to the polls in state elections as pressure mounts on Merz The AfD comes into Sunday's vote fresh off the back of its election success in Saxony-Anhalt earlier this month and will be hoping for further gains. Euronews · Sep 20
German state elections threaten new shock waves for Merz German voters head to the polls in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with the results potentially adding pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government. The far-right AfD is expected to make gains, while Merz’s CDU faces a tight contest in Berlin and risks falling below the parliamentary threshold in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The Economic Times · Sep 20
France 24 · Sep 20 Merz under pressure as two more German states hold elections Germans began voting Sunday in two closely watched state elections that could deliver fresh gains for the far-right and far-left, piling pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz as he struggles with low approval ratings and tensions within his governing coalition.
Euronews · Sep 19 Tense Berlin election finale: who is to emerge strongest in the capital? The Left and the CDU are vying for first place, with the AfD and the Greens trailing and the SPD suffering heavy losses. An overview of parties, leading candidates, key issues and possible coalitions.
The Independent UK · Sep 19 The AfD is surging and Berlin is going to the polls. Could the ‘City of Freedom’ fall to the far right? IN FOCUS: After success in Saxony-Anhalt, the far-right AfD has trained its sights on state elections in the German capital of Berlin. In one of the world’s most liberal cities, the party is just four points off the lead in the polls. Alex Croft reports
Euronews · Sep 12 AfD's Ulrich Siegmund's comments on arms and 'remigration' spark fiece criticism Following his election victory, AfD lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt, Ulrich Siegmund, has sparked outrage with comments on the defence industry and migration.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8 Anti-AfD protests sweep Germany as far right closes in on two more states Alarm that Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania may fall next after party’s Saxony-Anhalt election victory
The Guardian - UK · Sep 7 Europe’s centre fears nationalist wave after AfD victory but only has itself to blame Saxony-Anhalt win part of wider trend driven by mainstream policy failures and gradual normalisation of far right ideas
The Guardian - UK · Sep 7 Why is the far-right AfD’s state victory significant and what might happen next in German politics? Aftershocks of party’s win in Saxony-Anhalt will ripple across Germany, with two more state elections this month
The Conversation · Sep 7 Germany: why the AfD won in Saxony-Anhalt – and what happens next The results of Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt state election on September 6 were far worse than feared for the country’s mainstream political parties. The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) came close to winning a majority of votes, with 43.8%. This was about 4% higher than polls had suggested.
The Independent UK · Sep 6 Germany’s far-right AfD hails unprecedented election win: 3 scenarios for what happens next ANALYSIS: The pro-Russian AfD could become the first far-right party to take control of a regional parliament in Germany since the Second World War. Their victory creates a large political headache for the country’s leaders, report Chris Stevenson and James C Reynolds
The Independent UK · Sep 6 Germany braced for political earthquake as far-right AfD eyes first taste of power IN FOCUS: Germany’s AfD party is on course to win a state election this weekend, creating a problem for the rest of the country’s political parties, writes James C. Reynolds
France 24 · Sep 6 Germany's far-right AfD eyes historic state victory in Saxony-Anhalt election Germany's anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany party is aiming to become the first far-right party to take power at a state level since World War II as voters in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt head to the polls Sunday. However, a failure to secure an absolute majority may see the…