AfD’s projected win in Saxony-Anhalt drew sharp reactions from Poland, Czechia and France, raising questions over coalition strategy in Europe.
AfD won Saxony-Anhalt with 43.8 percent, but coalition arithmetic leaves BSW, the CDU and minority-government scenarios at the center of the next phase.
Germany’s conservative CDU/CSU block falls to 20% support, while far-right AfD leads at 28%, signaling strategic shifts ahead of regional elections.
A Kremlin-linked bot network launched a disinformation campaign in eastern Germany aimed at influencing regional election outcomes by spreading fake media content.
German President Steinmeier calls for Europe to respond firmly to geopolitical challenges from Russia and the US, highlighting social reforms and democratic resilience amid rising far-right support.
A recent Insa poll shows 45% of Germans oppose banning the far-right AfD party despite its lead over CDU/CSU, highlighting political divisions and implications for Germany's corporate landscape.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's team denies rumors of early leadership change, calling them baseless amid low government approval and internal CDU speculation.
Alternative for Germany expels Alexander Eichwald after he mimicked Hitler's speech style during a party youth congress, exposing internal conflicts and image risks.