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AfD nears Saxony‑Anhalt majority, cites Berlin attack
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Latest: East German State Elections Spark Debate Over AfD Coalition Support
The Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) remains on course for an absolute majority in the Saxony‑Anhalt Landtag election on 6 September 2026, with recent polls still showing 41‑44 % support. The online “Taktisch wählen” in
Merz reforms face backlash, child aid gaps, transport drama
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Latest: Friedrich Merz under fire for CDU reshuffle and EU budget cuts
Late July 2026 criticism of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s reform package continued to intensify. A ZDF‑Politbarometer poll (14‑16 July) showed only one‑third of respondents supported the coalition’s agenda, while the Berte
Spahn Surrogacy Scandal Fuels EU Inquiry and CDU Fallout
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Latest: Jens Spahn surrogacy scandal sparks EU inquiry and CDU backlash
The controversy over Jens Spahn’s use of a U.S. commercial surrogate has continued to dominate German politics. After his resignation as health minister on 18 July 2026 and his departure from CDU leadership positions on
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Former Werder Bremen goalkeeper Felix Wiedwald runs for CDU in Verden local elections
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