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German conservatives nominate Merz ally Thorsten Frei to lead parliamentary bloc

Germany's governing conservative alliance has moved quickly to reshape its parliamentary leadership, nominating Thorsten Frei, a trusted adviser to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, to head its parliamentary group following the unexpected resignation of senior party figure Jens Spahn. The decision signals......

Jens Spahn resigns after surrogacy controversy shakes Germany’s ruling conservatives

Jens Spahn has resigned from his leadership position within Germany’s conservative parliamentary bloc after facing mounting political pressure over the birth of his child through a surrogate mother in the United States. The resignation marks a significant development for Chancellor Friedrich Merz......

Armed man arrested outside CDU headquarters in Berlin

German police arrested an armed man outside the headquarters of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) in Berlin, following a tense security operation in the city’s Mitte district. According to local media reports citing police sources, the individual was seen approaching the party’s......

German election shifts political landscape as CDU leads and AfD surges to second place

The Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) conservative alliance has emerged victorious in Germany's parliamentary elections, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) achieving a historic second-place finish. According to preliminary results from public broadcasters ARD......

Merz advocates for independence from US after conservative victory

Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany’s center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has called for greater European autonomy following his alliance’s success in the parliamentary elections. The call comes amid increasing concerns over the U.S. under President Donald Trump and its commitment......

Germany on edge before a crucial election for Europe

Germany's political landscape is under pressure as the country prepares for a decisive legislative election. The conservative opposition, led by Friedrich Merz, is the frontrunner despite a notable surge from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). This election is set against a backdrop of......

Germany's political crossroads: Migration and identity shape crucial 2025 election

As Germany approaches a pivotal election in 2025, the nation grapples with significant challenges that are reshaping its political landscape. With a population nearing 85 million, Germany has become the third-largest refugee-hosting country globally and the largest in the European Union, hosting 3.5......

Scholz Urges Unity Following Far-Right AfD Victory in German State Elections

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has issued a stern warning to mainstream political parties, urging them to exclude "rightwing extremists" from power, following preliminary results that show the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) securing a historic victory in state elections. The......

German Far-Right Party AfD Claims Historic Victory in Eastern State Elections

In a significant political shift, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has claimed a historic victory in the eastern state of Thuringia. According to exit polls published on Sunday, the AfD secured over 32% of the vote, marking the first time since World War II that a far-right party is......