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Taboo break over far right set to complicate German coalition talks after election

The breaking of a taboo among mainstream German parties on cooperation with the far right looks set to complicate efforts to form a coalition government after an election next month, and could deepen political instability in Europe's biggest economy.

The Washington Post · 21h

Germany’s Merz breaks far-right taboo, prompts backlash from Merkel

Friedrich Merz, the front-runner to become Germany’s next chancellor, relied on votes from the far-right AfD to push an anti-migration motion through parliament.

Bloomberg on MSN · 6h

Merkel Weighs in on German Election Amid Merz Immigration Row

Former Chancellor Angela Merkel weighed into Germany's contentious election campaign, criticizing fellow Christian Democrat Friedrich Merz over his decision to force through a hard-line immigration resolution in parliament with votes from the far right.

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The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

German parliament backs election front-runner’s call for tough border rules with far-right support

Germany’s parliament has narrowly approved a call by Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s main challenger to turn back many more migrants at the country’s borders, with the help of a far-right party.

The Washington Post · 1d

Merkel criticizes German front-runner Merz over migration vote with far-right support

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has issued rare public criticism of her successor as the country’s center-right leader, the front-runner in Germany’s election next month, for putting to parliam

Yahoo · 1d

Former German chancellor Merkel criticizes party over migration vote

Former German chancellor Angela Merkel has criticized her centre-right Christian Democrats (CDU) for passing a motion in parliament calling for hard-line reforms to migration policy with the support of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).

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Germany: What is the 'AfD firewall'?

Germany's conservatives were able to pass a strict immigration motion with votes by the far-right party, marking a historic ...

New York Sun20h

German Parliament Considers Ban of Right-Wing AfD Party Championed by Elon Musk

As the AfD gains popularity, its critics are seeking to take away voters’ ability to support or reject the party.

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Thousands in Germany protest the rise of the far right ahead of next month’s election

Tens of thousands of Germans have protested in Berlin and other cities against the rise of the far-right, anti-immigrant ...

Jewish Telegraphic Agency2d

Take it from a German Jew: The AfD and its supporters aren’t making Jews safer

An editor at Germany's Jewish newsweekly responds to Elon Musk's endorsement of the Alternative for Germany political party.

DPA International on MSN1d

AfD's Weidel hails 'great day for democracy' in Germany after vote

Alice Weidel, co-leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), has celebrated the Bundestag vote in favour of more ...

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Germany: Mass protests after far-right AfD helps CDU/CSU

A non-binding motion to restrict immigration has sparked outrage after citizens said the conservative CDU/CSU broke a promise not to work with the far-right AfD. Protesters in Berlin gathered outside ...

Germany election 2025: Parties, polls and key issues

Germany will hold a snap national election on Feb. 23 following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-way coalition.

Germany’s Election Is Challenging Historic Taboos

Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of the European Union.

Thousands march in Germany as AfD launches election campaign

Thousands of people protested the rise of the far right in cities across Germany on Saturday, as the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party campaign kicked off with a virtual appearance by US billionaire ...

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Elon Musk speaks at Germany’s AfD campaign launch as thousands protest the far-right party

American tech billionaire Elon Musk made a surprise address at the campaign launch for Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD ...

The Local6h

Germany's conservatives to relay on far right in second immigration vote

Germany's conservative opposition leader was set Friday to again seek far-right support in parliament on the flashpoint issue ...

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