Jubilation on far right - and far left - after German elections

Germans head to the polls in critical election with far-right gains expected

Germans are voting in the 2025 federal election on Sunday, with a leadership change all but guaranteed.

CNBC - 15h

German election live: Conservatives projected to win and far-right AfD in second

Friedrich Merz claims victory for CDU/CSU alliance as incumbent chancellor Scholz concedes defeat; Alternative für Deutschland almost doubles vote share to 20%. German election 2025: results in ...

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Outgoing German chancellor Scholz decries far-right AfD's historic gains in Sunday's election

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German conservatives lead election with far-right AfD in second place, exit polls show

Polls are open across Germany as the world’s third largest economy chooses a new leader to guide it through an era of febrile immigration debates and souring relations with Washington.

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German far-right leader Weidel: AfD will 'chase' other parties

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Katya Adler: Far right looks for breakthrough in Germany's election

The AfD party could become the second biggest in the German parliament after elections on Sunday.

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LGBTQ+ community in Germany rally against rise of far right ahead of elections

Community grapples with fear over ‘proliferation and normalisation of anti-queer and anti-trans sentiment in politics and the media’. They poured on to streets across Germany by the thousands, ...

The Guardian - 2d

Immigration and an ailing economy dominate Germany’s election as far right eyes gains

The world’s third largest economy goes to the polls Sunday under the shadow of unusually brusque interventions from the Trump administration in support of the anti-immigration far-right.

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Discontented Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far-right strength in focus

German voters are choosing their new government in an election dominated by worries about the years-long stagnation of Europe’s biggest economy, pressure to curb migration and growing uncertainty ...

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Germany’s Far-Right Comeback

Germany’s attempts to “remember away” its Nazi past has instead paved the way for an extremist resurgence.

The New York Times - 3d

Jubilation for German hard-left party as vote share set to double

Yahoo News - 5h

Boosted by Musk and Trump, German far-right party looks likely to make historic gains

It is a pivotal moment for Germany's far-right AfD ahead of national elections Sunday. The party is polling at 21% — likely enough for second place.

NBC News - 2d

German voters head to polls facing world of change as far right waits in the wings

Europe holds its breath as world’s third largest economic power and most populous EU country faces crossroads. German election live – latest updates German voters go to the polls today but it ...

The Guardian - 18h

Germany's conservatives win election, as far-right AfD leaps to second place, exit polls show

The Christian Democratic Union and its allied Christian Social Union secured the largest share of votes in the German federal election, exit polls show.

CNBC - 5h

Germany at a crossroads: the reprise of the far right – photo essay

Germany is experiencing a political shift that is alarming many citizens. The photographer Fabian Ritter has spent years documenting the rise of the far-right AfD party and more extreme groups. ...

The Guardian - 2d

The Unabashedly Provocative Youth Driving Germany’s Far Right

A new band of influencers unafraid of confrontation has helped elevate the Alternative for Germany party to second in pre-election polls.

The New York Times - 6h

Protests in Berlin in front of far-right AfD's headquarters

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German election aftermath: What happens after Sunday?

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‘It’s a scary time’: Sophie Lewis on the ‘enemy feminisms’ that enable the far right

In a new book the scholar traces a line from reactionary tendencies in history to anti-trans feminists today. Is Donald Trump a feminist?. There was a time when anyone asking such a question could ...

The Guardian - 2d

French far-right leader cancels speech, accusing Bannon of 'Nazi' gesture

Former top Trump adviser Steve Bannon denies making Nazi salute at CPAC and says Jordan Bardella is "unworthy to lead France".

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Germany's Friedrich Merz: The risk-taker who flirted with far right

The leader of the Christian Democratic Union is now in pole position to become Germany's next chancellor.

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Why the Far-Right AfD Is Unlikely to Join Germany’s Next Government

The collective shunning of the AfD party is part of a longstanding attempt to blunt its move into the mainstream.

The New York Times - 2h

‘Now is the time of monsters’: young Berliners despair at far-right surge

Alternative für Deutschland projected to finish second in federal election with about 20% of the vote. For more than 150 years, the symbolism of the Siegessäule , or Victory Column, in Berlin’s ...

The Guardian - 1h

French far-right leader cancels CPAC speech over Steve Bannon’s ‘Nazi’ salute

National Rally’s Jordan Barella calls off address as Anti-Defamation League says it is concerned but ‘not surprised’. US politics – live updates The French far-right leader Jordan Bardella on ...

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Far-right French leader cancels CPAC speech, citing Bannon's 'gesture alluding to Nazi ideology'

The leader of a far-right political party in France said he would not address as planned the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) after Steve Bannon, a close ally to President Trump, ...

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Far-right links and Putin praise: fears over £600m UK history theme park plan

French family behind project visited Kremlin in 2014 to discuss building ‘Tsarland’ in annexed Crimea. With its spectacular shows featuring Viking longboats, Roman charioteers and sword-wielding ...

The Guardian - 1d

Friedrich Merz German elections

Whether he can form a strong coalition remains to be seen, but whatever he does will be an essential part of Europe’s response to President Trump’s reshuffling of alliances.

The New York Times - 1h

Conservatives projected to win German election

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is expected to become the second biggest force in the country.

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How Far Will The UK Go To Protect Ukraine?

And is the government’s stance on Russia shifting?

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German federal election 2025: what’s at stake?

Everything you need to know about the parties, policies and voting in Sunday’s polls

Financial Times - 2d

Who's who in German elections and why this vote is important

German voters go to the polls on Sunday in a pivotal vote focused on immigration, security and the economy.

BBC News - 1d

German election turnout at 52% as of early afternoon

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Here's what to know about DOGE's impact so far

Actions from the White House's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, have led to thousands of firings and more than a dozen lawsuits. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro ...

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Listen: The Ukraine War - How Far Away Is A Peace Deal?

Newscast x Americast x Ukrainecast

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2025's Best-Selling Games So Far In The US

2025's best-sellers Circana has published its first monthly sales report of 2025, revealing which games sold the best in the US during January and thus also for 2025 so far.. The top slot is ...

GameSpot - 2d

Stock Market Sees Biggest Declines of Trump’s Presidency So Far

Fueling a 1.7 percent decline on Friday was an unexpected drop in the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, as Americans worried about stubborn inflation.

The New York Times - 2d

German elections: When are they, what’s being decided and how that will impact markets

The election for the 630-seat Bundestag is taking place on Sunday, Feb. 23. It’s happening seven months early after a snap election was agreed.

MarketWatch - 2d

Willingness to ease off ‘debt brake’ may decide the German election

Rule dating from 2009 that limits borrowing looks vulnerable as main political parties promise to revive stalled economy. Germany is used to running its economy with the brake on. Ever since the ...

The Guardian - 2d

More Germans living abroad registered to vote in upcoming election

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Jubilation on far right - and far left - after German elections

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