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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......

Protests against Far-Right Rise in Germany Ahead of Elections

Thousands of Germans took to the streets on Saturday to protest the growing influence of the far-right, particularly the anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, ahead of the general election set for February 23. Demonstrations took place in Berlin and other cities, where participants voiced......

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......

Far Right Ascendancy: Germany Faces Political Earthquake as Elections Loom

The far right is poised to make history in Germany, potentially garnering the most votes in state elections for the first time since the Nazi era. This development has sparked both alarm and optimism across the country, with the upcoming votes in Thuringia and Saxony serving as a critical barometer of......

German Chancellor and Opposition Leader Discuss Urgent Immigration Policy Reforms Following Solingen Attack

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met with opposition leader Friedrich Merz in Berlin to discuss significant changes to Germany's immigration policy, following a deadly knife attack in Solingen that left three dead and eight injured. The attack, allegedly carried out by a Syrian asylum seeker with ties......