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 […]

Austria Approves Fuel Price Relief Measures

By admin March 27, 2026 No comment

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Austria’s lower house of parliament has approved draft legislation aimed at easing rising petrol costs, triggered by heightened tensions in the Gulf. Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran, coupled with Iran’s threat to block shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, have pushed global oil prices higher, prompting the government to act. The ruling three-party coalition […]

Merz Faces First State Election Test in Germany

By admin March 6, 2026 No comment

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces his first electoral challenge since taking office as voters head to the polls in the state of Baden-Württemberg on Sunday. The election is seen as an early test of support for Merz’s conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which hopes to regain dominance in a region long tied to Germany’s car […]

German politician attacked in library as violence spreads

By admin May 8, 2024 No comment

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In the latest string of assaults targeting German politicians, Franziska Giffey, a prominent figure in the centre-left SPD and former mayor of Berlin, was attacked in a local library. She was struck on the head and neck with a bag containing hard objects. This incident follows several other assaults on politicians and campaign workers, particularly […]

Germany to cut green spending to meet budget rules

By admin December 14, 2023 No comment

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that his coalition reached an agreement on the budget following a month of crisis talks. The decision comes after Germany’s constitutional court declared next year’s budget illegal for violating laws on new borrowing. The government plans to adhere to low deficit commitments by cutting certain green subsidies,

Bavaria election: Toxic campaign heralds big vote for Germany’s populists

By admin October 7, 2023 No comment

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In Germany’s largest state, Bavaria, voters recently participated in a contentious parliamentary election marked by a toxic atmosphere and the rise of populist forces. The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) aimed for a strong showing but faced accusations of manipulating the truth for political gain, while claiming to be victims of physical attacks and

European outcry forces US economist to drop top job

By admin July 19, 2023 No comment

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Fiona Scott Morton, a highly qualified American economist, has decided not to take up the position of Chief Competition Economist in the European Commission following widespread criticism of her appointment. The strongest objections came from France, with President Emmanuel Macron expressing doubts and questioning whether there were no qualified European candidates for the

Austria: People’s Party joins hand with Greens to form unusual coalition

By admin January 2, 2020 No comment

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The conservative People’s Party has joined hand with the leftist Greens in Austria to form an unusual coalition. The People’s Party had been a partner of the far-right Freedom Party until it was toppled by a scandal. In the recent snap election, the People’s Party emerged victorious. The decision of the conservative faction to reach […]

Green parties make huge gains in Swiss election

By admin October 21, 2019 No comment

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The two main Green parties have made huge gains in the latest Switzerland election, by winning at least 20 per cent of the total votes that were casted in the election. The counting process is still progressing. As per a latest update, the SVP is still in the top position. The report says the Socialists […]