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Trump news at a glance: Rubio tangles with Germany; crackdown on campus protests continues

Berlin dismisses secretary of state’s criticism over AfD designation; nine pro-Palestinian activists arrested at Swarthmore College – key US politics stories from Saturday 3 May at a glance

The Guardian - AU

Germany Claps Back at Marco Rubio After He Called Its 'Extremist' Designation of Far-Right Party 'Tyranny'

The German foreign ministry has responded to Marco Rubio's claims that its designation of the far-right Alternative for Deutschland (AfD) party as "extremist" equates to "tyranny."

Latin Times

Germany hits back at Marco Rubio after he panned labeling of AfD as ‘extremist’

Far-right German party was labeled a ‘confirmed rightwing extremist group’ by country’s domestic intelligence service

The Guardian - US

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US Secretary of State Rubio says Germany is a 'tyranny in disguise' after AfD verdict

The decision to label the AfD as "right-wing extremist" is straining US-German relations. The Trump administration has previously criticised the behaviour of European governments towards right-wing populist, anti-immigration parties.

Euronews

Germany's intelligence service moves against far-right AfD, sets off quarrel with US

Germany's domestic intelligence service on Friday designated the far-right AfD party as an extremist group, setting off a diplomatic spat with the United States.

Radio France Internationale

Brussels, my love? The EPP congress overshadowed by power outage and protests

In this week's edition of Brussels, my love?, panelists debate the power of the European People's Party inside the European Union.

Euronews

Rubio mocked for calling German policy ‘tyranny in disguise’ and backing extremist AfD party

Germany’s domestic intelligence agency classifies far-right party Alternative for Germany as a ‘proven right-wing extremist organization’

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Germany's AfD Dealt Blow With Right-wing Extremist Label

Germany's domestic intelligence service on Friday designated the far-right AfD party as an extremist group, handing authorities greater powers to monitor it and fuelling calls for it to be banned.

International Business Times

Far-Right Political Party Endorsed by Elon Musk Labeled Extremist Organization by Germany

Germany's intelligence agency has labeled the far-right AfD an extremist threat to democracy.

Latin Times

AfD ‘extremist’ label sets up political high-wire act for Friedrich Merz

Incoming chancellor must now decide whether to ban flourishing far-right party amid widespread discontent

The Guardian - UK

German designation of far-right AfD as ‘extremist’ draws US ire

Classification opens way for surveillance of party and is likely to revive discussion of a ban.

Al Jazeera

German intelligence classifies AfD party as extremist threat to democracy

Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has designated the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party a right-wing extremist group that threatens the country’s democratic order. The move hands authorities more power to monitor the party just months after it took second place in national elections.

Radio France Internationale

German spy agency labels AfD as ‘confirmed rightwing extremist’ force

Upgrade from ‘suspected’ threat will mean greater surveillance of party that came second in last election

The Guardian - UK

Germany designates AfD as right-wing extremist organisation, citing threat to democracy

Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has designated AfD as a right-wing extremist organisation, citing xenophobic stances as the reason.

Euronews

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The Independent UK

Alternative for Germany party classified as ‘extremist’ by intelligence agency

The move enables the agency to better monitor the party that came second in February's federal election

The Independent UK

Alternative for Germany is listed as a 'right-wing extremist' party by domestic intelligence agency

The German domestic intelligence service says it has classified the Alternative for Germany party as a “right-wing extremist effort.”

Euronews

Populists and extremists are EPP's main competitors, Manfred Weber tells Euronews

In an interview with Euronews, EPP President Manfred Weber warned of an authoritarian wave in Europe, pledging never to cooperate with far-right parties like France's National Rally or Germany’s AfD, whom he accused of threatening European unity and democratic values.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s in our DNA to be anti-fascist’: Germany’s leftwing ‘TikTok queen’ Heidi Reichinnek

A powerful speech in the Bundestag made her famous and has inspired young voters to fight back against the far right

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The Guardian - UK

Friedrich Merz picks pro-Kyiv foreign minister and promises German support for Ukraine

Chancellor-designate vows to tackle Russian aggression and appoints Johann Wadephul, an ex-soldier, to key role

The Conversation

Far-right AfD tops German poll for first time – just weeks after Friedrich Merz’s election win

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has topped a national poll for the first time, prompting the popular Bild newspaper to carry the headline: “AfD breaks the magic barrier”. The poll put the AfD on 26% and the Christian democratic CDU/CSU on 25%.

Euronews

European Capital of Culture 2025: Chemnitz relies on citizen participation

Chemnitz strives for a creative fresh start. As European Capital of Culture 2025, this major Eastern German city wants to move away from its negative image as a stronghold of right-wing extremists.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Friedrich Merz’s grand coalition: gambling on a new centre ground

Editorial: The deal signed last week between the centre-right CDU and centre-left SPD paves the way for vital investment in Europe’s biggest economy

Radio France Internationale

Chancellor-elect Merz outlines new coalition's vision for Germany

Germany's next leader Friedrich Merz vowed Wednesday to "move the country forward again" by boosting the economy and spending on defence as he presented a deal to launch his coalition government by early next month.

The Guardian - UK

Conservative CDU/CSU and SPD form coalition government in Germany

Two of the country’s biggest parties freeze out rightwing AfD and prepare for impact of Trump’s new tariffs

International Business Times

Germany 'Back On Track' Says Merz, Unveiling New Coalition

Germany's next leader, the conservative Friedrich Merz, vowed Wednesday to "move the country forward again" by boosting the economy and defence as he presented a deal to launch his coalition government by early next month.

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