Regional elections in Saxony, Brandenburg and Thuringia

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Regional elections in Saxony, Brandenburg and Thuringia

Voters go to the polls in three eastern German states in September in what is seen as the last test before general elections in 2025. Populist and far-right parties are set to do well.

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German CDU candidate attacked, racially abused on campaign

Adeline Abimnwi Awemo, who was born in Cameroon, is a candidate in the upcoming Brandenburg state election.

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The announcement that the United States will station long-range missiles in Germany has split opinions in Berlin.

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Germany: AfD's Höcke in court over second use of Nazi slogan

Far-right AfD politician Björn Höcke is accused — for a second time — of knowingly using a Nazi slogan.

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How German politics could be reshaped by the BSW party

Germany's populist BSW presented a challenge to the far-right AfD in the recent European Parliament elections.

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Germany's new populists BSW challenge the far-right AfD

The BSW party took over 6% of the German vote in the EU election. Analysts say the far-right AfD should be most worried.

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Far-right AfD strong in eastern Germany, among young voters

The party capitalized on disontent with Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government and ran a successful social media campaign.

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Euro 2024: The west continues to dominate German sports

Of the 10 cities hosting matches for the European Football Championship, only one is located in former East Germany.

Germany's far-right AfD under mounting pressure

Pressure is now mounting for the party to be banned.

Why German media's relationship with far right is difficult

How should Germany's traditional media deal with the far-right Alternative for Germany? Expose the party, or ignore it?

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East Germans take a stand against the far right

As Germany sees an ongoing wave of protests against the far right, new alliances are emerging in the east.

Could a 'fascist' soon head a German state government?

Björn Höcke, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany in the eastern state of Thuringia is set to take the reins.

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