Election in Rhineland-Palatinate: Not even the office bonus helped
The SPD lost in Rhineland-Palatinate despite having a popular candidate, primarily due to the CDU's focus on local issues and the AfD's growing political relevance.
Elections in Rhineland-Palatinate End with Victory for the Christian Democratic Union
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) won the elections in Rhineland-Palatinate, ending the Social Democratic Party's 35-year rule in the region.
State Election in Rhineland-Palatinate: Where the Election Was Decided
The SPD has been ousted after 35 years in power in Rhineland-Palatinate as the CDU emerges victorious in the recent state elections.
Victory is predicted for F. Merz's party in important municipal elections; AfD has significantly strengthened its positions
F. Merz's Christian Democratic Union is projected to win municipal elections, marking a setback for the SPD, while the AfD has gained significant support.
Voter surveys: CDU received the most votes in Rhineland-Palatinate elections
In the Rhineland-Palatinate elections, the Christian Democrats (CDU) emerged as the leading party based on voter surveys, followed by the Social Democrats (SPD) and the right-wing populist AfD.
Election in Rhineland-Palatinate: Does the SPD still have the strength for reforms?
The recent election in Rhineland-Palatinate saw the CDU emerge victorious, while the AfD significantly increased its vote share, raising questions about the SPD's capacity for reforms within the coalition in Berlin.
The elections in Rhineland-Palatinate were won by Merz's CDU, AfD more than doubled its gains
In Rhineland-Palatinate, the CDU led by Merz has emerged victorious in the elections, while the AfD has significantly increased its support, more than doubling its previous gains.
The Chancellor's Party Leads in the Regional Elections in Germany, According to Polls
Polls indicate that the CDU party has gained about 30% of the votes in regional elections in the Rhineland-Palatinate, reclaiming the region from the SPD after 35 years.
State election in Rhineland-Palatinate: Severe losses for the SPD in Mainz
The CDU emerges as the strongest party in the Rhineland-Palatinate state election, leaving the SPD with significant losses and the AfD making substantial gains.
Elections in Rhineland-Palatinate won by Merz's CDU. AfD more than doubled its gains
Recent elections in Rhineland-Palatinate have seen the CDU led by Merz winning, while the AfD has more than doubled its previous electoral gains.
Liveblog Rhineland-Palatinate: AfD achieves record result
The AfD party achieved substantial gains in the Rhineland-Palatinate elections, significantly surpassing previous results.
In Germany - a challenge for Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz leads his CDU party in polls with a narrow margin over the SPD, his coalition partners who have governed the region for 35 years.
Juliusz Braun: Alternative Christianity in the Program of the Alternative for Germany
The article discusses the surprising pre-election stance of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party regarding Christianity and church funding.
Dealing with the AfD: Learning from Weber
Manfred Weber, a prominent European politician, faces criticism in Germany for his collaboration with far-right parties, which some perceive as hypocritical and shortsighted.
Debate on AfD Ban: What Helps Against Polarization
A debate regarding a potential ban on the AfD party suggests that such a move could exacerbate political polarization rather than alleviate it.
Election in Rhineland-Palatinate: AfD is pure antisemitism
The election campaign in Rhineland-Palatinate reveals the far-right party AfD's blatant antisemitism and racism through its advertising materials, indicating its exclusion from mainstream politics.
EVP and AfD: Manfred Weber Sits Between Two Stools
Manfred Weber, chairman of the European People's Party (EVP), is facing significant pressure due to internal divisions regarding the party's relationship with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
AfD co-chair calls for end to funding ‘corrupt’ Ukraine
Alice Weidel, co-chair of Germany's Alternative for Germany party, urges an end to funding Ukraine due to corruption allegations.
Feeling left behind: the AfD strikes a nerve in Büdingen, Hesse
The article discusses the political climate in the towns of Büdingen and Friedberg in Hesse, Germany, where feelings of being overlooked have contributed to the rise of the AfD party's support.
Police Success in Investigation: AfD Member Invents Antifa Threat and Sets His Car on Fire
An AfD member in Germany has admitted to setting his own car on fire and fabricating a threat linked to the Antifa, which he initially claimed was politically motivated violence.
News Overview: These are the news of the day
The article summarizes significant news stories from Munich, Germany, including a personal perspective on luxury cars, urban development issues, the emergence of a new political party in local governance, and a major criminal verdict.
Mourning in Wolfratshausen: AfD district councilor Timo Klitzsch has died
Timo Klitzsch, a newly elected AfD district councilor in Wolfratshausen, has passed away shortly after winning his seat in the local council.
Politics: What to Expect from the AfD in the Munich City Council?
The AfD made significant electoral gains in Munich's city council, increasing its seats from three to five, but still lags behind its performance in other major German cities.
District Council Election in Dachau: 'We Will Tackle the AfD Hard'
The candidates for the upcoming district council election in Dachau are Stefan Löwl (CSU) and Alexander Heisler (Greens), who discussed issues like affordable housing and climate policy in a recent interview.
Municipal Election 2026: "There can be no political collaboration with far-right positions"
The Geretsried city council election resulted in the far-right AfD party securing four out of 30 seats, prompting discussions about the implications for governance in the city.
Politics: 'We Must Be Better'
The article discusses the first day of the newly elected Bundestag, highlighting the electoral success of the AfD party, which secured over ten million votes and 152 seats, surpassing the diminished Social Democrats.
European Parliament: Weber: Right Majorities Including the AfD Remain an Option
The article discusses the tensions within Germany's Christian Democratic Union regarding alliances with right-wing parties, particularly the AfD, amidst a 50th anniversary celebration of the European People's Party.
Debate on Firewall: Weber does not yield to Merz
The German political scene sees a divide over the European People's Party's alignment with right-wing parties, highlighted by Friedrich Merz's distancing from Manfred Weber during a recent celebration.
AfD in the Wetterau: A Winning Surge Looks Different
The AfD has become the third political force in the Wetterau region, trailing behind CDU and SPD, but its rise is not as unstoppable as some might think.
"Correctiv" loses: The "Master Plan" of Potsdam shrinks in court
The German journalist collective Correctiv has lost a court case concerning its descriptions of a controversial meeting in Potsdam, which involved claims of a 'remigration' plan.
Potsdam Meeting: 'Correctiv' Loses in Court
The Berlin Court ruled that Correctiv must not continue disseminating certain statements about the Potsdam meeting, siding with the AfD MP Gerrit Huy.
Appeal Announced: Court Prohibits 'Correctiv' from Making Three Statements Regarding the Potsdam Meeting
A Berlin court has ruled against the research platform 'Correctiv', prohibiting three statements about the Potsdam meeting following a successful claim by AfD MP Gerrit Huy.
Appeal announced: Court prohibits 'Correctiv' from making three statements about the Potsdam meeting
A German court has ruled against the research platform Correctiv, prohibiting it from making three statements related to the so-called Potsdam meeting, a decision that an AfD politician plans to appeal.
Dispute about Architecture: The AfD and the Bauhaus as Their Enemy Image
The article discusses the tensions surrounding modern architecture in Germany, particularly how it relates to the political party AfD's perceptions of identity and living standards.
EPP and AfD: Not Everyone in Europe Understands the German Firewall
The article discusses the tensions within Germany's CDU and CSU regarding the European People's Party's (EPP) relationships with the far-right AfD party amid accusations of hidden collaboration.
Eastern Wetterau: The Mysterious Motivations of AfD Voters
The AfD has seen surprising success in local elections in the eastern Wetterau region, particularly in areas like Glashütten.
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Defiance is not a strategy
The CDU is blocking a constitutional reform in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, which aims to prevent parliamentary obstruction by a strengthened AfD, highlighting divisions among democratic factions.
Local elections in Hesse: The AfD in the school of democracy
The article discusses the challenges faced by the CDU in Hesse, as they seek to establish left-leaning majorities amid the rise of the AfD in local elections.
Local Election in Hesse: The AfD in the School of Democracy
The article discusses the shifting political landscape in Hesse's local elections, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by the CDU as they navigate coalition-building amid the rise of the AfD.
Local elections in Hesse: "AfD voters are not concerned with objective conditions"
The AfD is gaining support in Hesse, particularly in areas with a history of far-right party adherence, raising questions about the motivations behind their voter base.
Haar: AfD Defector Misses Entry into City Council Clearly
Chrisostomos Liatsos, a candidate for the AfD who defected from the CSU, failed to gain a seat in the Haar city council, finishing 26th instead of the required 23rd.
AfD in Hesse: 'The firewall nonsense will come back anyway'
The AfD achieved a significant triumph in the Hesse local elections, clinching the top spot in Biebesheim am Rhein.
Podcast: 'On Point': EU Parliament: An Affair that Helps the Right
A recent podcast discusses the troubling collaboration between conservative and right-wing factions in the EU Parliament, which raises concerns about shared policy agendas.
Works Council Elections: Workers Give a Clear Refusal to the AfD
In the lead-up to the works council elections, workers have decisively rejected the far-right AfD party, despite ongoing pressures in the automotive industry from both competition and economic challenges.
Springer Media: A Text That Sounds Like It Was Written by the Kremlin Itself
Mathias Döpfner, head of Springer Media, advocates for freedom of expression while supporting controversial opinions, including those of figures like Elon Musk and Alexander Gauland of the AfD.
"Firewall" in the EP: Union sees "no cooperation" in chat with the AfD
The Union party in the European Parliament denies any collaboration with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) following reports of closer ties between the European People's Party (EVP) and far-right factions.
Local Elections in Hesse: What the Parties Read from the Election
The CDU leads in the Hesse local elections, with the AfD gaining, while the SPD faces pressure, the Greens are satisfied, and the FDP is disappointed.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: How to Make the Constitution 'Storm-Proof' Against the AfD?
The government of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is seeking measures to protect state institutions from potential blockades by the AfD ahead of upcoming elections, amidst a lack of support from the CDU.
Local Elections in Hesse: The Greens Should Draw Conclusions from their Poor Results
The Greens in Hesse suffered significant losses in local elections, trailing behind CDU, SPD, and AfD with only 14.4% of the vote.
Debate on Firewall: CSU demands clarification regarding chat group with AfD in the EU Parliament
The leader of the CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag, Alexander Hoffmann, has called for clarification regarding the controversial cooperation between CDU and CSU in the European Parliament with the AfD and other right-wing parties.