Hape Kerkeling

Germany: AfD dominance and CDU/CSU decline continue

202 clusters · 2046 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Germany: Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces record 82 percent dissatisfaction

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 in Mecklenbur

German AfD faces growing legal and security countermeasures

30 clusters · 235 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Germany: Justice Minister addresses riots and potential AfD ban

By early November 2026, the movement to ban the AfD or restrict its influence has expanded from political debate into significant legal and administrative actions. Following a historic victory for the AfD in the Saxony-A

Hape Kerkeling German presidency candidacy discussion

4 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Hape Kerkeling warns of fascism and calls for democratic courage

A public petition organized by Campact has called for entertainer and comedian Hape Kerkeling to run for German President as a non-partisan candidate to foster social cohesion. As of mid-September 2026, the petition had