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.
Serbia’s President Vučić announces early parliamentary elections in October 2023 amid protests and anti-corruption demands, signaling a major political shift.
Germany’s conservative CDU/CSU block falls to 20% support, while far-right AfD leads at 28%, signaling strategic shifts ahead of regional elections.
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.
A DGB study reveals 40% of German workers doubt they can continue working until pension age due to heavy physical and mental job demands, prompting calls for improved labor conditions.
Ukraine’s Zelensky proposes a National Pantheon and new 'Order of Europe' amid diplomatic tensions with Poland over historical recognition and national honors.
US intelligence warns Israel may attempt to derail the US-Iran agreement, citing national security and political factors amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
Armenia’s Central Election Commission recounts votes from one-third of polling stations, adjusting totals for major parties amid election disputes.
Armenia’s ruling party secures parliamentary majority, reinforcing Pashinyan’s pro-EU course amid opposition challenges and Russian economic pressures.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's team denies rumors of early leadership change, calling them baseless amid low government approval and internal CDU speculation.
Russia's elite warn Putin against harsh internet restrictions due to economic losses and public dissatisfaction amid rising digital controls and social strains.
Viktor Orbán declines his parliamentary seat to focus on reorganizing Fidesz after electoral defeat, while Péter Magyar’s incoming government signals policy shifts in Hungary’s foreign relations.