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Germany’s regional elections deepen coalition dilemma as AfD and Left gain ground

Germany’s regional elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have exposed a growing fragmentation of the country’s political landscape, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) making major gains in the northeast while the Left Party emerged as the strongest force in Berlin.......

Germany regional elections: AfD leads in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania as CDU suffers major setback

Germany’s regional elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin have produced sharply different outcomes, with the AfD emerging as the strongest party in the northeastern state and Die Linke taking first place in the capital. The results also delivered major setbacks for Chancellor Friedrich......

Germany’s regional elections put pressure on Friedrich Merz as AfD gains ground

Germany is holding regional elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on Sunday, putting Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his conservative CDU under renewed political scrutiny. The votes come only weeks after the AfD made a major breakthrough in Saxony-Anhalt, adding to the attention surrounding......

60% of German voters understand migrants’ security concerns after AfD victory

A majority of eligible voters in Germany say they can understand the concerns expressed by people with a migration background following the Alternative for Germany’s (AfD) strong performance in the recent state election in Saxony-Anhalt, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by the German Press......

Far-right AfD gains ground in Lower Saxony as major parties lose support

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has recorded a significant increase in support in Lower Saxony, according to preliminary findings from a local election study, highlighting the party’s growing presence beyond its traditional strongholds in eastern Germany. The study, conducted by the......

Trump praises AfD victory in Germany and links it to voter anger over migration

US President Donald Trump has welcomed the Alternative for Germany’s (AfD) historic victory in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt, portraying the result as a sign of growing public opposition to the country’s migration policies. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the AfD’s......

AfD surges in eastern Germany as confidence in Merz government weakens

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has strengthened its position among voters in eastern Germany, opening a growing political gap with the country’s traditional parties as approval of Chancellor Friedrich Merz continues to decline. A poll conducted by Forsa for RTL and N-TV found that the AfD would......

AfD victory raises questions over Europe’s political alliances and Ukraine policy

The strong electoral performance of Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) is fueling debate over the future direction of European politics, particularly regarding support for Ukraine and relations with Russia. Western media analyses have described the AfD’s victory in Saxony-Anhalt as......

Thousands protest against AfD in Berlin after election victory

Thousands of people took to the streets in Berlin on Monday evening to protest against the Alternative for Germany (AfD), following the party’s strong performance in the Saxony-Anhalt state election. Police estimated that around 5,000 people gathered near the Brandenburg Gate, while organizers......