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Germany: AfD dominance and CDU decline continue

195 clusters · 2039 sources · last updated

Latest: AfD leads German polls amid political debate and leadership shifts

The legitimacy crisis facing Chancellor Friedrich Merz has intensified following significant electoral victories by the AfD. In Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD emerged as the strongest party with 43.8 percent, while the CDU suffe

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AfD seeks Minister-Presidency amid Saxony-Anhalt tensions

83 clusters · 624 sources · last updated

Latest: Tobias Rausch considers resigning AfD post amid dual role criticism

Following the AfD’s historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt, candidate Ulrich Siegmund has announced his intention to run for Minister-President in December. Although the AfD emerged as the largest faction with 43.8 percent of

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Germany health minister appointment and reform push

12 clusters · 43 sources · last updated

Latest: Carsten Linnemann appointed as Germany's new Health Minister

In late July 2026, Chancellor Friedrich Merz reshuffled his cabinet, naming Carsten Linnemann, the CDU’s general secretary and a doctoral economist, as Federal Health Minister, replacing Nina Warken. Linnemann inherited

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AfD electoral gains spark protests and shifting polls

171 clusters · 681 sources · last updated

Latest: Sky du Mont calls for legal review of AfD ban

The AfD continues to experience significant political shifts and internal friction. Following its victory in Saxony-Anhalt, where it secured 43.8 percent of the vote, government formation remains deadlocked. The CDU has

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Berlin election: Die Linke victory, scandals, and coalition

14 clusters · 171 sources · last updated

Latest: Berlin Attorney General warns of organized crime influence on politics

Following the September 20, 2026, Berlin Abgeordnetenhaus election, Die Linke secured a historic 25.7% of the vote, displacing the CDU. Lead candidate Elif Eralp is positioned to potentially become the city’s first mayor

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