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Germany votes Sunday for a new government that will shape Europe's response to an assertive Trump

Germany's far-right party, Alternative for Germany , is projected to secure second place in the upcoming elections, exceeding 20% in some polls.
Vice President J.D. Vance criticized the political firewall against the AfD, which alarms Jewish leaders and politicians in Germany.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned that if the AfD gains power, Jewish life in Germany could be threatened.
The AfD asserts its conservative stance while other parties adjust their anti-migration rhetoric to regain voters.

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Sapo

Germany goes to the polls on Sunday

After the implosion of the coalition government between Social Democrats, Greens and Liberals, Germany is going to elections on Sunday. CDU is expected to win, but a significant result is expected for the AfD.

10 hours ago·Portugal

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Foreign Policy

Now That Trump Is Done With Europe, Will Germany Step Up?

That question has taken center stage in the German election.

12 hours ago·United States

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Welt

Stefan Aust: "And then politicians still wonder how many people are done with Germany '25

What developments are decisive for the election of the Bundestag on Sunday? World author Stefan Aust analyses the situation day after day. Today: The big balance – did the election campaign justice to the situation in the country? Has democracy shown itself particularly vividly? And: What will become of the politician type Olaf Scholz?

17 hours ago·Dortmund, Germany

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The Bulwark

What’s at Stake in Germany’s Elections

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (left) greets opposition leader Friedrich Merz before a televised debate on February 19, 2025 in Berlin. (Photo by Michael Kappeler/Pool/Getty Images)FOR MOST OF THE LAST HALF CENTURY, GERMANY has been a dominant force in Europe. Its economic strength, its large population, and its strategic location have made it a powerhouse in the affairs of the continent. But the geopolitical landscape has been shifting and old c…

18 hours ago

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Spiegel

(S+) Opinion: Bundestag election: Germany needs a European Chancellor

In the Trump world, almost nothing matters which is important for the Federal Republic of Germany. Politics must reinvent itself and say goodbye to old German thinking.

20 hours ago·Germany

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Anadolu Ajansı

German conservative lead narrows as far-right makes further gains

Latest polls show Christian Democrats dropping to 28% while far-right AfD rises to 21%, with a quarter of voters undecided days before crucial elections - Anadolu Ajansı

23 hours ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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