Berlin Housing Shortage and Rising Rents Take Centre Stage in City Election

By admin September 18, 2026 No comment

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Berlin’s housing shortage and soaring rents have emerged as the biggest concerns ahead of the city election on September 20. Around 85% of households in the German capital are renters, while advertised rents have nearly doubled since 2014. Berlin is expected to need around 211,000 additional homes by 2040, intensifying pressure on the city government. […]

AfD Gains Ground in Eastern Germany as Merz Faces Growing Pressure

By admin May 20, 2026 No comment

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Germany’s far-right party, the Alternative for Germany (AfD), is gaining strong support in eastern Germany as Chancellor Friedrich Merz struggles with falling approval ratings and economic concerns. In Saxony-Anhalt, AfD leader Ulrich Siegmund believes the party could secure its first state premiership in the September elections. The AfD has been attracting voters through

AfD Hits Record 28% in Germany, Expands Lead in Latest Poll

By admin April 27, 2026 No comment

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Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has reached a record 28% in the latest INSA opinion poll, marking its highest level to date. The party gained one percentage point from the previous week, further strengthening its position as the leading political force in the survey. The conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), led by Chancellor Friedrich […]

German Family-Business Group Eases Ban on AfD Contacts

By admin November 25, 2025 No comment

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Germany’s association of family-owned companies has lifted its ban on engaging with lawmakers from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), reflecting the party’s rising acceptance in sections of the business sector as it gains strength in national polls. Just two years ago, leading industry figures warned that right-wing extremism posed a threat to Germany’s global