Self-Proclaimed ‘King of Germany’ Goes on Trial Over Alleged Criminal Organisation

By admin November 7, 2026 No comment

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Peter Fitzek, a 61-year-old German man who calls himself the “King of Germany”, has gone on trial in Düsseldorf alongside three alleged senior members of his banned organisation, the Kingdom of Germany (KRD). The defendants are accused of leading a criminal organisation that sought to establish an alternative state system to replace Germany’s democratic

Leaked Emails Raise Questions Over AfD Leader’s Donation Claims

By admin October 24, 2026 No comment

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Emails from more than 420,000 hacked accounts linked to Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party appear to contradict leader Alice Weidel’s previous statements about an illegal campaign donation, according to a report by Der Spiegel. The emails, published online earlier this week, are being examined by journalists from several media organisations. According

Germany’s Far-Right AfD Tests Political Unity

By admin October 10, 2026 No comment

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Germany’s political consensus against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is facing growing pressure as internal divisions and declining poll ratings weaken Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition. In Saxony-Anhalt, at least four lawmakers from mainstream parties are suspected of defying party instructions to help AfD candidate Tobias Rausch secure the regional

AfD Considers Softer EU Stance, Strategy Paper Shows

By admin October 5, 2026 No comment

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Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is considering a change to its long-standing opposition to the European Union and the euro, according to a strategy paper reviewed by Reuters. The proposal calls for renegotiating EU treaties to create a looser alliance of sovereign nations, while suggesting a referendum on Germany’s EU membership if those efforts […]

AfD Surge Raises Concerns Among Immigrants in Eastern Germany

By admin September 19, 2026 No comment

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The rise of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in eastern states is causing some immigrants to question whether they still feel welcome. Migrants interviewed by Reuters in Rostock and Schwerin described increasing anti-immigrant abuse, ranging from hostile remarks to demands that they return to their home countries. The concerns come ahead of Sunday’s

Berlin Housing Crisis Dominates City Election

By admin September 19, 2026 No comment

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Berlin’s severe housing shortage and rapidly rising rents have become the biggest concerns for voters ahead of the September 20 state election. Around 85% of households in the German capital are renters, while advertised rents have nearly doubled since 2014. The city is projected to need around 211,000 additional homes by 2040. The debate has […]

Germany’s Merz Clashes With AfD Leader After Far-Right Election Win

By admin September 10, 2026 No comment

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has clashed with AfD leader Alice Weidel in parliament following the far-right party’s major victory in Saxony-Anhalt. The AfD secured nearly 44% of the vote, while Merz’s conservative CDU saw its support fall sharply. Weidel called Merz’s coalition government a failure, while Merz described the AfD as a “destructive force” and […]

Germany’s Far-Right AfD Seeks Historic State Power

By admin September 5, 2026 No comment

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Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is seeking a majority in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, hoping to gain government power for the first time at state level in post-war Germany. A strong result could also strengthen the party’s position ahead of its broader push for national influence. AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund has dominated campaigning in […]

Pressure Grows on German Chancellor Merz After Cabinet Reshuffle

By admin July 29, 2026 No comment

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing growing political pressure after a cabinet reshuffle triggered internal divisions within his conservative CDU/CSU alliance. Lawmakers are set to vote on his nomination of Thorsten Frei as parliamentary faction leader, with the outcome expected to be closely watched as a measure of support for Merz’s leadership. The reshuffle

Bauhaus Becomes Flashpoint in Germany’s Cultural Battle Ahead of State Election

By admin June 22, 2026 No comment

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Germany’s iconic Bauhaus movement has become a focal point in a growing cultural debate ahead of September’s state election in Saxony-Anhalt, where the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is leading opinion polls. The party has pledged a “patriotic cultural policy” and argues that Bauhaus architecture represents rootless globalism rather than nationally grounded German