EuropeThe national-conservative party that has been strongest in eastern Germany is now also growing significantly in western Germany.
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Von der Leyen’s media plans spark anger: “Pure George Orwell’s 1984”
Europe"Ursula spoke about freedom but wants to stifle freedom of expression", warns Swedish politician Dick Erixon from the Sweden Democrats.
Six AfD politicians dead in short time – raises questions ahead of German election
EuropeThe party's second-in-command in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany wants the deaths investigated – but "without immediately getting into conspiracy-theory territory".
Former German vice chancellor: The era of establishment parties may soon be over
EuropeGerman politician Robert Habeck is leaving German politics and admits that he no longer sees any solutions within the system he himself helped build up.
Merz: “Germany can no longer afford welfare”
Europe"The welfare state that we have today can no longer be financed with what we produce in the economy", declares the former BlackRock executive.
Sven identifies as Svenja – to serve sentence in women’s prison
EuropeThe German National Socialist didn't even need to remove his mustache – the form was sufficient to become a woman in the eyes of the law.
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German left-wing newspaper files police report against its own interviewee
EuropeThe editorial leadership became so dismayed by the AfD candidate's views that they not only censored the interview – but also reported him to the authorities.
Greece tightens controls with ankle monitors for rejected asylum seekers
EuropeMandatory prison sentences await those who refuse to leave the country after deportation orders.
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Abdullah stabs at police officer’s kidneys in Dublin attack
Europe23-year-old Abdullah Khan was caught on film during the frenzied attack against a young police officer who was walking in central Dublin, Ireland.
Anti-immigration protests sweep across Poland
EuropeThousands demonstrated against immigration – protests in over 80 Polish cities.
Hungary wants EU sanctions on Ukrainian forced conscription officers
EuropeHungarian Foreign Minister demands that those responsible must be held accountable for the murder and brutal assault of people who refused to go to war.
Wave of anti-government protests in Serbia – accused of inciting civil war
EuropeThe Serbian government led by President Aleksandar Vucic accuses foreign powers of being behind the unrest.
95 percent of Hungarians reject Ukraine’s EU membership
Europe"Now there were 2.2 million of us standing in their way, saying that this is not the way forward", declares Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Crisis for von der Leyen – no-confidence vote expected
EuropeTo dismiss the entire European Commission requires a two-thirds majority in the European Parliament.
German police raids target 170 suspected thought criminals
EuropeAccused of insulting the country's leaders or expressing prohibited opinions on social media.
British pupils in minority at one in four schools
EuropeWhite British children are now a minority in schools in 31 of London's 32 boroughs.
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Thousands rally in London to oppose welfare cuts
EuropeIn their speeches, the organizers called for the country's resources to be directed to healthcare, housing and education.
White Britons will be in the minority in 40 years
Europe"By the end of this century, most people on these islands will not be able to trace their roots in this country back more than one or two generations".
EU diplomat accuses von der Leyen of power grab
EuropeMichel Barnier warns that under von der Leyen's rule, Commissioners are increasingly acting as "super technocrats" rather than political representatives.
National conservative Nawrocki wins Polish presidency by narrow margin
EuropeRare high turnout as Karol Nawrocki defeated liberal and pro-EU candidate Rafal Trzaskowski.
Orbán: EU leaders want to replace the people of Europe
Europe"Their cities are being taken away from them. This is not integration – it is an organized population replacement", argues the Hungarian Prime Minister.
German chancellor aims to build Europe’s largest army – may reinstate conscription
EuropeFormer BlackRock boss Merz wants the Bundeswehr to be "the strongest in Europe".
Macron opens the door to deploying French nuclear weapons in other EU countries
EuropeThe French President is "ready to start a discussion" on deploying nuclear-armed aircraft across Europe.
Polish presidential candidate burns EU flag: “Down with Eurocommunism”
Europe"We will never in Poland exhibit signs against us of an enemy organization. This organization has led to the liquidation of Poland", proclaimed Grzegorz Braun.
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