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German Elections: Key Players, Process, And Implications Explained

German voters prepare for a crucial election with global implications. Four contenders vie for chancellorship and potential coalition government formation.

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The European country where trains are even less punctual than the UK’s

Comes as German chancellor mocked Britain for its ‘broken tracks and bad trains’

The Independent UK

Can Birkenstock sandals be ‘work of art’? German court says no

The shoe manufacturer claimed its sandals ‘are copyright-protected works of applied art’

The Independent UK

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Hold your breath and look to Germany: its election could decide the fate of Europe – and the UK

If the country holds out against the Trump-assisted AfD, it shows rightwing populism can be resisted in Europe’s heartland, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK

Germany’s pivotal election: rising AfD, struggling left, and Europe’s uncertain future

On Sunday, Germans will vote in an election that could shape both their country’s future and that of the European Union. While the hard-right AfD gains support, centrist and left-leaning parties struggle to tackle key issues such as immigration, inflation, and whether to back US President Donald Trump’s efforts to…

Radio France Internationale

Mercedes-Benz Profits Plunge As German Carmakers Reel

Mercedes-Benz said Thursday it planned hefty cost cuts after its 2024 profits plunged by almost a third amid a slump in China and weak electric car sales, as Germany's auto sector reels.

International Business Times

Who is running in the German election and what are the key issues?

German citizens will take to the polls on February 23 for a snap general election.

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As German voters head to the polls here’s what to expect next

German voters go to the polls on Sunday to elect a parliament that will hold power for four years

The Independent UK

All eyes on far-right AfD in German election rocked by violence and US interference

Extremists tipped for second place after shifting debate to immigration and crime and winning endorsements from Musk and Vance

The Guardian - UK

Heated Immigration Debate Complicates Germany's Search For Workers

Hospital manager Kathrin Leffler says she worries Germany's tense pre-election debate on immigration will make it harder to recruit enough skilled workers from abroad to fill a growing labour shortage.

International Business Times

Conservative Merz Leads Germany's Turbulent Election Race

When Germans vote on Sunday, conservative Friedrich Merz is the strong favourite to become the next chancellor after a bitterly fought campaign roiled by the rise of the AfD, a far-right party vocally backed by Team Trump.

International Business Times

Germany's Merz Vows Tough Migrant Policy To Stall AfD's Rise

Germany's conservative election frontrunner Friedrich Merz on Wednesday called on voters to give him a strong mandate to restrict immigration and rebuild the economy to ward off the rise of the far-right AfD. In a final head-to-head TV debate with centre-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz before Sunday's general election, Merz warned…

International Business Times

The Germany Euro 2025 away kit is out, with Adidas using some interesting Graffiti artwork

Adidas is bringing modern graffiti style to the German team for their Euro 2025 shirt

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Far right set to make strides in a German election dominated by immigration

Mainstream parties struggle to retain voters in a fragmented political landscape.

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The Guardian - UK

Europe is looking to Germany for leadership – but these elections will dash its hopes again

The CDU is a big player in the European parliament, but its predicted win this Sunday won’t change Germany’s inward focus, says Cas Mudde of the University of Georgia

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Rising Racism And Anti-Immigrant Sentiments In Magdeburg

Magdeburg, Germany, grapples with escalating racism and anti-immigrant sentiments post-deadly attack, sparking fear and tension among migrants.

The Independent UK

Migrant groups say racist attacks increase in German city after deadly Christmas market violence

Migrants who have settled in the German city of Magdeburg say they have experienced a sharp increase in racism and anti-immigration sentiments following a deadly Christmas market attack last year

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: From Berlin to Helsinki – and even in London - barriers excluding the far right are disintegrating

In today’s newsletter: Mainstream political parties are struggling to maintain traditional political boundaries – and have few alternative solutions available

International Business Times

After US Election, Kremlin Propagandist Sets Sights On German Vote

From a fabricated sex scandal to a fake museum heist, disinformation aimed at influencing Germany's high-stakes election is originating from dozens of AI-generated German sites apparently linked to a US fugitive turned Kremlin propagandist, researchers say.

The Times of India

A day of disappointment for India as men and women lose respective hockey Pro League matches

BHUBANESWAR: Both the Indian men’s and women’s teams lost their respective games in the FIH Pro League at Kalinga Stadium here on Tuesday.

International Business Times

Trump Wants Higher Share Of Ukraine's GDP Than Germany Was Forced To Pay After WWII: Report

President Donald Trump's proposed deal with Ukraine reportedly demands a $500 billion payback–more than Germany's post-World War I & II reparations–giving the U.S. half of Ukraine's resource revenues.

The Conversation

The German election explained through seven essential questions

Germany is holding a federal election on February 23 – a snap vote called by chancellor Olaf Scholz when his coalition government fell apart at the end of last year. Parties are running to win seats in the national parliament, or Bundestag. And with an unusual level of interest from…

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