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Claims are circulating linking Germany's Alternative for Germany party to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the broader question of a Russian threat to Europe. Commentators are debating the AfD's stance on Russia and whether its positions on the war undermine European security. The discussion reflects ongoing controversy over the party's foreign policy views.
- 2CDU loses as AfD and Left triumph in German state elections●CDU out! AfD and Die Linke win. Who is governing Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern now? | #analysis
Germany's CDU has been pushed out of power in state elections, with the AfD and Die Linke emerging as the winners in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin respectively. Attention now turns to coalition negotiations, as no party has a straightforward path to government and analysts are debating who will govern the two states and how the results reshape national politics ahead of the federal race.
- 3European neighbours alarmed by AfD's electoral gains▼Other European countries are shocked by the successes of the far-right AfD in Germany, a party that is considered too ex
Germany's far-right AfD is drawing shocked reactions from other European countries over its recent electoral successes. The party is viewed as so extreme that even other far-right movements in Europe keep their distance. Critics are questioning AfD politicians' talk of restoring German national pride, asking what such rhetoric means in practice given the party's standing abroad.
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Germany's Alternative für Deutschland is back in the headlines amid debate over extremist parties gaining ground. In Thuringia, former BSW state chair Ulrike Wolf said she is open to a ban procedure against the AfD ahead of a hearing in the state parliament, adding momentum to discussions about whether the party should face legal action.
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New Sunday question polls in Germany show the AfD gaining significantly, reaching its highest polling value in more than three years and extending its lead over the Union. A majority of respondents also expect Chancellor Friedrich Merz's tenure to end early. Commentators see mounting pressure on the government coalition as the AfD's poll surge continues.
- 6AfD move against Stolpersteine Nazi victim memorials sparks anger●AfD bans the "Stolpersteine" memorials to the victims of the Nazis. We're not a Nazi party, whines the AfD while doing v
Germany's far-right AfD has moved to ban Stolpersteine, the small brass memorials embedded in pavements across Germany and Europe commemorating victims of the Nazis. Critics say the party is attempting to erase the memory of Nazi crimes while simultaneously insisting it is not a Nazi party, and the contradiction is drawing sharp condemnation and widespread discussion.
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The Thuringian state parliament in Erfurt is publicly debating a possible ban of the Alternative für Deutschland, with proceedings running late into the night. The contentious discussion over whether the AfD should be prohibited comes as the party is under renewed national scrutiny, and the open deliberation in Germany is drawing significant public attention.
- 8Union criticised over response to Heidenau far-right unrest●Heidenau ist eine weitere beredte Selbstauskunft der Union. Nicht über die AfD, nicht über den Zustand der Demokratie, s
Commentary in German is arguing that the Union's reaction to events in Heidenau says more about the party itself than about the AfD or the state of German democracy. Critics point to the CDU/CSU's long-standing mantra that Nazis must be countered 'on substance' rather than banned, and charge that the formula has become an empty self-justification. The debate feeds into broader arguments over how mainstream conservatives should confront the far right.
- 9Critics say mainstream parties copying AfD agenda play into its hands●Wann bemerken eigentlich die Parteien, die glauben mit Übernahme von AfD-Programm diese bekämpfen zu können, dass die Af
A German-language debate is unfolding over whether established parties can beat the AfD by adopting parts of its programme. Critics argue the strategy backfires: the AfD manufactures pseudo-problems rather than real ones, so mainstream parties that echo its lines only amplify those narratives while neglecting genuine issues. The discussion reflects broader anxiety in Germany about migration politics and the effectiveness of containing the far right by moving toward its positions.
- 10Robbyant and AFDE Sign MoU on Middle East Robotics Push●Robbyant and AFDE Sign MoU to Accelerate Embodied AI and Robotics Deployment Across the Middle East
Robbyant and AFDE have signed a memorandum of understanding to speed up the deployment of embodied AI and robotics across the Middle East. The agreement, reported by AFP, signals growing regional investment in intelligent robotics, as Gulf and Middle Eastern governments move to position themselves in the global race to commercialize AI-driven automation.
- 11German debate over whether CDU learned anything on AfD●Wer sich gefragt hat, was die CDU wohl daraus lernt, dass insbesondere die Linke, aber auch in Teilen die SPD den Vormar
A debate is circulating in Germany about what lessons the CDU draws from the fact that the Left and parts of the SPD managed to halt the rise of the AfD by offering people solutions to real problems. The discussion criticises Hesse's Minister President Boris Rhein and the CDU for, according to the argument, learning nothing from this and continuing on the same course despite the AfD's electoral advances.
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Ulrich Siegmund, the CDU leader in Saxony-Anhalt, has reportedly declined to support the search for a minister-president positioned against the AfD in the state. The CDU is not participating in efforts to find an anti-AfD candidate for the state's top job, according to Der Standard. The move matters because it shapes coalition options and the AfD's prospects of influence in the state government.
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Local politicians in Heidenau, Germany, have banned the installation of new Stolpersteine — the brass commemorative stones laid to remember victims of the Nazis. According to DW, the move was driven by the AfD with support from the CDU. Critics see it as a troubling signal about how Holocaust remembrance is being handled in parts of eastern Germany.
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Dresden, the capital of Saxony, is the subject of growing discussion in German-language political conversations. No specific event in the city is confirmed beyond the headline, so it is unclear what exactly has drawn attention — possibly local politics or a regional development. Dresden remains a frequent flashpoint in German political debate, particularly around eastern German politics and the AfD.
- 15AfD nears 44 percent in Saxony-Anhalt as Union stays quiet●Die AfD holt in Sachsen-Anhalt fast 44 Prozent, und die Union bleibt still. Die Linke gewinnt in Berlin, und plötzlich d
The AfD has surged to nearly 44 percent in Saxony-Anhalt, while the Union has remained silent on the result. In Berlin, where Die Linke won, Union-led states are now threatening to cut Berlin's share of the federal financial equalization scheme — the only state facing such a threat. Critics say the response exposes a double standard, with democratic election results being accepted or punished depending on who wins.