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AfD rises in polls and triggers CDU internal crisis

30 clusters · 1508 sources · last updated

Latest: AfD rises to 40 percent in Brandenburg polling shift

The political landscape in Germany is undergoing a major shift as the Alternative for Germany (AfD) reaches record levels in polling and state elections. Nationwide, the AfD has reached 30.5 percent in recent INSA pollin

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Papacy of Leo XIV and AI ethics advocacy

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Latest: Pope Leo XIV warns of algorithms and false teachers

Since his election, Pope Leo XIV has focused on global peace, the ethical implications of artificial intelligence, and Church unity. He has frequently criticized the “culture of power” and the “just war” doctrine, arguin

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Germany: Merz faces legitimacy crisis and AfD surge

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Latest: Gerhard Schröder faces backlash after visiting Vladimir Putin in Moscow

The legitimacy crisis facing Chancellor Friedrich Merz has deepened following historic electoral setbacks for the CDU. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the AfD emerged as the strongest party with approximately 38.2% of

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Spiritual abuse investigation in German Catholic communities

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: German bishops demand spiritual abuse be criminalized in canon law

A study by the University of Münster investigated spiritual abuse within two religious communities in the Catholic dioceses of Osnabrück and Münster. Researchers found that leaders used methods such as indoctrination, hu

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German religious leaders' response to AfD and social tension

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Latest: Bishop Bammel calls for dialogue amid rising societal tension

German religious leaders have issued warnings regarding the political and social climate in Germany, specifically in relation to the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Heiner Wilmer, Chairman of the German Bishops' Co

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Rising antisemitism during Rosh Hashanah

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Latest: German leaders warn of rising antisemitism during Rosh Hashanah

As the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, begins, religious communities in various Western regions are facing increased challenges due to rising antisemitism. In Australia, the Jewish community has experienced heightened a

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