EuropeThe national-conservative party that has been strongest in eastern Germany is now also growing significantly in western Germany.
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US condemns extremist labeling of AfD: “Tyranny in disguise”
World"What is truly extremist is not the popular AfD - but rather the establishment’s deadly open border immigration policies", argues Marco Rubio.
Germany’s security service labels AfD as extremist
WorldGrants authorities expanded powers to monitor the nationalist party, for example through wiretapping and infiltrators.
BlackRock executive’s Christian Democrats win German election
EuropeBlackRock executive Merz forms new government after Social Democrats' disastrous election – AfD becomes the second largest party.
Former BlackRock executive expected to become Germany’s new Chancellor
EuropeAlternative for Germany looks set for a record election - but it doesn't seem to be enough to become the largest party.
Discussions on banning the AfD could begin next week
EuropeAlternative for Germany allegedly pose a threat to the country's migrants and LGBTQ people and should therefore be banned, according to establishment politicians.
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Eva Vlaardingerbroek: The establishment dreads that Germany will stop feeling guilty
Europe“If Germans finally let go of their World War II guilt complex, it’s game over for the globalist powers”, says the Dutch commentator.
AfD leader questions Germany’s future in NATO
World"NATO is not currently a defense alliance", says outspoken AfD leader Tino Chrupalla.
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TechWorld-class hardware – acclaimed for its display, camera, and performance – meets the world’s most secure mobile OS. The best of both worlds.
German Social Democrats: “Democracy is threatened” when voters vote “wrong”
Europe"Populists are on the rise", warns Social Democrat leader Bärbel Bas.
German politician said “Everything for Germany” – goes on trial
EuropeAfD politician Björn Höcke is accused of using "Nazi vocabulary".
AfD ahead in German local elections – Scholz loses big time
WorldPublic approval rating of the Scholz government at an all-time low.
MEP warns covid policy might come back
WorldChristine Andersson calls for civil disobedience against the powers that be: "Tell them to go to hell, because that's where they belong".
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