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German far-right makes historic gains as conservatives hold lead
A conservative coalition has secured the largest number of seats in Germany's new parliament, while the anti-immigration far-right AfD, backed by Elon Musk, won a historic 20% of the vote.CBS News - 6d -
German election winner to welcome Netanyahu despite ICC arrest warrant
Israeli prime minister’s office describes Friedrich Merz’s gesture as ‘overt defiance’ of international courtFinancial Times - 6d -
German election winner vows 'real independence' from US
Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's center-right Christian Democrats, who finished first in Sunday's election, has vowed “real independence from the USA" as he sets about forming a coalition ...The Hill - 6d -
The fight at the heart of the German election is simmering everywhere | Zoe Williams
In all similar democracies, left and right are having versions of the same argument: does ‘electable’ mean centrist or radical?. As the German election results land, a lot of people are looking ...The Guardian - 6d -
A country divided: Five key takeaways from the German election
A detailed look at the results reveals a divided nation increasingly drifting to fringes as dissatisfaction with mainstream parties mounts. German election 2025: results in full German voters ...The Guardian - 6d -
Mainstream conservatives win German elections, but far-right makes gains
Mainstream conservatives won this year's German elections, positioning Friedrich Merz as the country's next chancellor. The far-right party AfD came up short in the election but saw a significant ...CBS News - 6d -
Markets relieved by German election result, but key industries remain mired in uncertainty
The outcome of the German election "has not resulted in a clear path to the constitution being changed to allow for a step change in government spending."CNBC - 5d -
German politics froze out the far right for years – is this about to change?
Germany's main parties refuse to work with the far right, but the AfD wants to tear the firewall down.BBC News - 5d -
German parliament in race against time to sign off on new defence fund
Friedrich Merz, expected to be next chancellor, has spoken of urgent need for ramped-up defence, but ‘blocking minority’ could form in future Bundestag. Germany’s outgoing parliament could be asked ...The Guardian - 5d -
German Central Bank Loss Points to More Economic Woes for Germany
The central bank’s president said it was “not possible to rule out” a third year of no economic growth.The New York Times - 5d -
Some German voters concerned about far-right gains
The rise of anti-immigrant sentiment in Germany's east helped propel the far-right "Alternative for Germany" party to its biggest gains in the national election held this past Sunday. Holly ...CBS News - 5d -
A German court sentences 2 Afghans to prison for plotting to attack the Swedish parliament
A German court has sentenced two Afghan men to several years in prison for planning an attack on the Swedish parliament and killing lawmakers in response to the burning of copies of the QuranABC News - 3d -
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Suspected Islamic extremist charged in deadly German knife attack
Germany’s top prosecutor has charged a suspected Islamic extremist with murder, attempted murder and membership in a terrorist organization abroad in connection with a deadly knife attack last year ...ABC News - 3d -
Senior German MP says vote was ‘successfully’ manipulated by foreign actors
Head of Bundestag intelligence committee calls on government to be clear about impact of malign actorsFinancial Times - 2d -
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How the German Autobahn ended up without speed limits
Germany's Autobahn has large sections with no speed limits. Why doesn't the supposedly freedom-loving United States have something like that?CNBC - 2d -
German inflation stays unchanged at hotter-than-expected 2.8% in February
The February print compares to a 2.7% estimate from economists surveyed by Reuters.CNBC - 2d -
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Trump’s Rift With Europe Adds Fuel to a Rally in Defense Stocks
A flurry of trading has helped push the Pan-European Stoxx 600 index to a record high as investors expect Europe’s governments to increase military spending.The New York Times - Feb. 18 -
Vance: Biggest threat to Europe is influx of 'unvetted foreign migrants'
During an appearance at CPAC, Vice President JD Vance said he believed the "biggest threat" to countries in Europe was "unvetted foreign migrants," and criticized the Biden administration for its ...NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Europe’s New Reality: Trump May Not Quit NATO, but He’s Already Undercutting It
European officials knew the president’s win would threaten the fundamental precepts of the post-World War II order. But the speed at which it is unraveling has created a crisis of enormous ...The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Europe seeks to replace imported Russian fertilisers with local manure
Commission expected to approve greater use of Renure, a product based on dung, to lower costs and boost efficiencyFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Investors call for shake-up of Europe’s ‘failed’ securitisation market
Fund managers and insurers say long-overdue reforms could unlock hundreds of billions of euros in financingFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Europe’s Moon plans at risk as Trump team reviews Nasa’s Artemis project
Programme aims to beat China in returning humans to lunar surfaceFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
The ‘west’ is over. In the Trumpian era, Europe is on its own | Alexander Hurst
Trump and JD Vance are clear: the US is no longer an ally, but an antagonist to democratic values. In 1966, after years of friction with the US over whether France should have its own independent ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Germany’s Merz says Europe can no longer rely on US protection
Frontrunner for chancellor suggests possible nuclear co-operation with the UK and FranceFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
A train through Germany: is Europe’s powerhouse going off the rails?
In the run-up to Sunday’s crucial election, the Guardian took a long journey through Europe’s heartland to talk to voters. Creaking, overcrowded, neglected, Germany’s railways, once a source of ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Final push for votes in Germany election as frontrunner vows to lead in Europe
Germany's rival political leaders take their fight for votes right to the last minute before a pivotal election.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
As US censorship industry collapses, the fight for free speech moves to Europe
The anti-free-speech movement is decamping to Europe, where free speech has been in decline for decades.The Hill - Feb. 22 -
Trump’s bullshit blitz has Europe on its knees | Stewart Lee
For the US president’s cheerleaders, the whitewashing of the deaths of ten of thousands of Ukrainians is a small price to pay for sticking it to the wokerati. Was it really only a month ago that ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Shocked by Trump, Europe Turns Its Hopes to Germany’s Election
Germany’s economy is stalled and its politics fractured. But it sees an opening for a new chancellor to lead Europe’s response to a changing America.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
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Europe Prepares to Face Russia as Trump’s America Steps Back
Europeans are debating additional funding and contemplating troops in Ukraine as American support appears ever more at risk.The New York Times - 6d -
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How Friedrich Merz Will Try to Lead Europe Despite a Weakened Hand
The likely next chancellor is unpopular, and his country’s economy has stalled. But his penchant for risks could help lead to a European showdown with President Trump.The New York Times - 6d -
Weather forecasting takes big step forward with Europe’s new AI system
Predictions for up to 15 days ahead expected to improve tracking of extreme eventsFinancial Times - 6d -
Macron walks tightrope with Trump as he makes Europe's case on Ukraine
As the first European leader to visit Trump since his inauguration, Macron navigated potentially testing talks.BBC News - 6d
