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Thousands protest as AfD party begins election campaign

The protests took place while AfD was opening its election campaign in the central city of Halle on Saturday.

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Online platforms participate in stress test ahead of German election

The test follows a roundtable on Friday conducted with seven of the largest online platforms.

Europe News

AfD fails to appeal 'extremist' ruling in Saxony — what now?

The party's state association in Saxony is now officially classed as a "right-wing extremist" organisation. Could the AfD soon be facing a national ban?

EuroVerify

German TikTokers more susceptible to Russian fake news, says report

TikTok users and young people in Germany are significantly less suspicious and have a more favourable view of Moscow and Beijing, according to the study, which flags it as a concern ahead of Germany's upcoming elections.

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How are political parties in Germany financed?

The far-right Alternative for Germany received its largest-ever financial donation of €1.5 million on Wednesday, bringing the question to the fore: how do parties in Germany typically fund their campaigns?

EuroVerify

Russia’s disinformation operations resurface ahead of German election

A non-profit has detected the well-known ‘Doppelgänger’ campaign spreading content aimed at swaying German voters.

Europe News

AfD Saxony now officially designated as far-right extremist group

The party was rebuffed in an appeal to the Saxon Higher Administrative Court against its designation as a "far-right extremist" group by Saxony's domestic intelligence agency.

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German prosecutors: Magdeburg market car attack not terrorism

Six people died and more than 300 were injured when a Saudi-born doctor drove a car into a Christmas market in the city of Magdeburg in December.

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Germany's Scholz under fire for blocking Ukraine aid package

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and other lawmakers have criticised Chancellor Olaf Scholz for refusing further military aid to Kyiv.

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AfD's Tino Chrupalla to attend Trump's inauguration on Monday

AfD co-leader Tino Chrupalla will attend Trump's inauguration, while Alice Weidel stays in Germany for the election campaign. Beatrix von Storch will also attend.

EuroVerify

Fact-check: EU has not said it wants to ban X over Musk interference

Euroverify breaks down what we know about the EU’s response to the tech billionaire’s intrusion into European politics.

Economy

Germany's economy shrinks for a second year in a row as election looms

Europe's biggest economy shrank for a second year in a row in 2024, according to data released on Wednesday by the Federal Statistics Office.

Europe News

German police investigate AfD for sending out 'deportation tickets'

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has been embroiled in controversy after distributing campaign flyers that resemble "deportation tickets" in the city of Karlsruhe.

Europe News

German defence minister makes surprise visit to Kyiv

The surprise visit comes a day after Pistorius met with his counterparts from France, the UK, Italy and Poland to discuss coordinating their defence plans and assistance for Ukraine.

Germany

Scholz rejects Trump's 5% demand for defense spending

Other German politicians have equally rebuked US President-elect Donald Trump over his demand that NATO's European members should more than double their defence spending.

EuroVerify

Fake news about Magdeburg attack spreads ahead of German elections

Some politicians and social media users have been accused of using the incident for political gain.

Europe News

AfD confirms Weidel as chancellor pick while SPD sticks with Scholz

The AfD has confirmed its first-ever chancellor candidate as polls show the part is currently in second place. Co-leader Tino Chrupalla says the goal in the February vote is to surpass the 20% mark.

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The Musk effect: Could the X owner actually impact Germany’s election?

The tech billionaire’s comments online have caused Germany’s government to claim he was ‘interfering’ in the country’s upcoming elections – but it's unclear yet if his efforts would have a substantial impact on the vote’s outcome.

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AfD leader pushes back on Nazi claims in chat with Elon Musk on X

The tech billionaire hosted an online discussion with the far-right party's leader Alice Weidel, an event the European Commission warned could have legal repercussions.

Spain

Sanchez takes aim at Musk's "ultra-right-wing internationalism"

Sánchez highlighted the country's achievements after the dictatorship, but warned of the risks of a possible democratic regression in the face of the advance of autocratic values and fascism in Europe.

On 23 February 2025, Germans will vote to elect the Bundestag. The election will see key parties including the CDU/CSU, SPD, Greens, FDP, BSW, Die Linke and AfD compete for leadership of Europe’s largest economy. Follow along for expert analysis, key insights, and the latest on the election results.