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Claims are circulating linking Germany's Alternative for Germany party to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the broader question of a Russian threat to Europe. Commentators are debating the AfD's stance on Russia and whether its positions on the war undermine European security. The discussion reflects ongoing controversy over the party's foreign policy views.
- 2CDU loses as AfD and Left triumph in German state elections●CDU out! AfD and Die Linke win. Who is governing Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern now? | #analysis
Germany's CDU has been pushed out of power in state elections, with the AfD and Die Linke emerging as the winners in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin respectively. Attention now turns to coalition negotiations, as no party has a straightforward path to government and analysts are debating who will govern the two states and how the results reshape national politics ahead of the federal race.
- 3European neighbours alarmed by AfD's electoral gains▼Other European countries are shocked by the successes of the far-right AfD in Germany, a party that is considered too ex
Germany's far-right AfD is drawing shocked reactions from other European countries over its recent electoral successes. The party is viewed as so extreme that even other far-right movements in Europe keep their distance. Critics are questioning AfD politicians' talk of restoring German national pride, asking what such rhetoric means in practice given the party's standing abroad.
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Germany's Alternative für Deutschland is back in the headlines amid debate over extremist parties gaining ground. In Thuringia, former BSW state chair Ulrike Wolf said she is open to a ban procedure against the AfD ahead of a hearing in the state parliament, adding momentum to discussions about whether the party should face legal action.
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New Sunday question polls in Germany show the AfD gaining significantly, reaching its highest polling value in more than three years and extending its lead over the Union. A majority of respondents also expect Chancellor Friedrich Merz's tenure to end early. Commentators see mounting pressure on the government coalition as the AfD's poll surge continues.
- 6AfD move against Stolpersteine Nazi victim memorials sparks anger●AfD bans the "Stolpersteine" memorials to the victims of the Nazis. We're not a Nazi party, whines the AfD while doing v
Germany's far-right AfD has moved to ban Stolpersteine, the small brass memorials embedded in pavements across Germany and Europe commemorating victims of the Nazis. Critics say the party is attempting to erase the memory of Nazi crimes while simultaneously insisting it is not a Nazi party, and the contradiction is drawing sharp condemnation and widespread discussion.
- 7Union criticised over response to Heidenau far-right unrest●Heidenau ist eine weitere beredte Selbstauskunft der Union. Nicht über die AfD, nicht über den Zustand der Demokratie, s
Commentary in German is arguing that the Union's reaction to events in Heidenau says more about the party itself than about the AfD or the state of German democracy. Critics point to the CDU/CSU's long-standing mantra that Nazis must be countered 'on substance' rather than banned, and charge that the formula has become an empty self-justification. The debate feeds into broader arguments over how mainstream conservatives should confront the far right.
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The Thuringian state parliament in Erfurt is publicly debating a possible ban of the Alternative für Deutschland, with proceedings running late into the night. The contentious discussion over whether the AfD should be prohibited comes as the party is under renewed national scrutiny, and the open deliberation in Germany is drawing significant public attention.
- 9Critics say mainstream parties copying AfD agenda play into its hands●Wann bemerken eigentlich die Parteien, die glauben mit Übernahme von AfD-Programm diese bekämpfen zu können, dass die Af
A German-language debate is unfolding over whether established parties can beat the AfD by adopting parts of its programme. Critics argue the strategy backfires: the AfD manufactures pseudo-problems rather than real ones, so mainstream parties that echo its lines only amplify those narratives while neglecting genuine issues. The discussion reflects broader anxiety in Germany about migration politics and the effectiveness of containing the far right by moving toward its positions.
- 10German debate over whether CDU learned anything on AfD●Wer sich gefragt hat, was die CDU wohl daraus lernt, dass insbesondere die Linke, aber auch in Teilen die SPD den Vormar
A debate is circulating in Germany about what lessons the CDU draws from the fact that the Left and parts of the SPD managed to halt the rise of the AfD by offering people solutions to real problems. The discussion criticises Hesse's Minister President Boris Rhein and the CDU for, according to the argument, learning nothing from this and continuing on the same course despite the AfD's electoral advances.
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In Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD's state leader Martin Stahl has moved to postpone the election of a new Minister-President candidate, a step reported by BILD as a significant internal delay. The move puts the spotlight on the state party's leadership contest and its plans ahead of the next state election, with the far-right party polling strongly in the region.
- 12Robbyant and AFDE Sign MoU on Middle East Robotics Push●Robbyant and AFDE Sign MoU to Accelerate Embodied AI and Robotics Deployment Across the Middle East
Robbyant and AFDE have signed a memorandum of understanding to speed up the deployment of embodied AI and robotics across the Middle East. The agreement, reported by AFP, signals growing regional investment in intelligent robotics, as Gulf and Middle Eastern governments move to position themselves in the global race to commercialize AI-driven automation.
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Ulrich Siegmund, the CDU leader in Saxony-Anhalt, has reportedly declined to support the search for a minister-president positioned against the AfD in the state. The CDU is not participating in efforts to find an anti-AfD candidate for the state's top job, according to Der Standard. The move matters because it shapes coalition options and the AfD's prospects of influence in the state government.
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Local politicians in Heidenau, Germany, have banned the installation of new Stolpersteine — the brass commemorative stones laid to remember victims of the Nazis. According to DW, the move was driven by the AfD with support from the CDU. Critics see it as a troubling signal about how Holocaust remembrance is being handled in parts of eastern Germany.
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Attention is on the AfD's growing standing in Hamburg, with local radio coverage noting that political extremes are gaining support across the city. The discussion comes as the far-right party registers rising poll numbers regionally, prompting debate about shifting voter alignments in a traditionally left-leaning city-state. Commenters are weighing what this means for Hamburg's established parties ahead of future elections.
- 16Hessian justice ministry reviews judges' AfD ban petition signing●Die Mindsetter Das unionsgeführte hessische Justizministerium wies eine Überprüfung an, ob die Unterzeichnung eines Aufr
The Hessian justice ministry, led by the Christian Democrats, has ordered a review into whether judges and prosecutors who signed a call to initiate proceedings to ban the AfD could face disciplinary measures. The move has drawn attention to the tension between freedom of expression for civil servants and the duty of neutrality, with critics accusing the ministry of intimidating judicial staff.
- 17AfD politician Curio sparks row over 330,000 naturalizations●AfD-Innenpolitiker Gottfried Curio schreibt, mit über 330.000 Einbürgerungen seien "bewusst endgültige Abschiebehinderni
AfD interior politician Gottfried Curio claimed Germany's record of over 330,000 naturalizations in 2025 deliberately created 'permanent obstacles to deportation'. The figure is accurate: the Federal Statistical Office reports 332,500 naturalizations. Critics point out that citizenship requires lawful residence, so naturalized people were generally not facing deportation in the first place, making his framing misleading.
- 18AI study of 1.4 million X posts on Berlin election●🗳️ Mithilfe von KI hat ein Team von der # TUBerlin und der @ unimainz 1,4 Millionen Postings auf der Plattform X zur Ber
A research team from TU Berlin and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz used artificial intelligence to analyse 1.4 million posts on X about the Berlin election. The goal was to test how political debates online can be structured and evaluated. Key findings show the AfD dominated the discourse, raising questions about the party's outsized presence in social media political debate.
- 19AfD near 44 percent in Saxony-Anhalt as Union threatens Berlin funding●Die AfD holt in Sachsen-Anhalt fast 44 Prozent, und die Union bleibt still. Die Linke gewinnt in Berlin, und plötzlich d
The AfD is polling at almost 44 percent in Saxony-Anhalt, while the Left won the repeat election in Berlin. In response, CDU/CSU-governed states are threatening to cut Berlin's share under the Länderfinanzausgleich, the German system of financial equalisation between federal states. Critics note Berlin is the only state facing such threats, calling it a reaction to democratic election results the Union dislikes.
- 20Far-right surge in Europe linked to Putin's interventions●# farright growth in # Europe in the last 30 years. # Putin invaded # Crimea in 2014 (first acceleration) and # Ukraine
Commentators are arguing that the far right's growth in Europe over the past 30 years accelerated twice in step with Russian aggression: first after Putin's 2014 annexation of Crimea, then again following the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Posts point to parties such as Germany's AfD, France's Rassemblement National, and Italy's Fratelli d'Italia and Lega, questioning whether the timing is coincidence.