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 […]

SPD Urged to Prioritize Reforms After Election Setback

By admin March 23, 2026 No comment

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Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) leadership said the party must focus on advancing promised tax and social welfare reforms following a heavy loss in the Rhineland-Palatinate state election. Co-leaders Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil and Labour Minister Baerbel Bas described the defeat as “catastrophic” but stressed that internal personnel debates

Germany’s Coalition Divided Over Inheritance Tax Reform Ahead of Key Elections

By admin January 13, 2026 No comment

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Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has proposed sweeping changes to inheritance tax rules, setting up a fresh dispute with its conservative coalition partner. The reforms aim to make the system fairer by increasing taxes on large estates while easing the burden on smaller inheritances, just as the government faces several important regional elections this year. […]

Merz Secures Pensions Bill Despite Internal Revolt, Exposing Leadership Strains

By admin December 6, 2025 No comment

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz narrowly secured parliamentary approval for a contentious pensions bill, passing it with 318 votes in the 630-seat Bundestag, despite internal rebellion from members of his own conservative bloc. The bill, which adds €185 billion to pension spending over 15 years and maintains pension levels at 48% of average wages until 2031, […]

Germany’s Merz Wins Crucial Vote on Pensions Reform Despite Internal Revolt

By admin December 5, 2025 No comment

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz secured an absolute majority in parliament on Friday for his controversial pensions bill, overcoming resistance from younger members of his own conservative bloc. The draft, which guarantees current pension levels until 2031, passed with 319 votes, indicating it likely succeeded without the support of opposition parties. The vote came after

Germany: Far-right celebrate beating Scholz’s party

By admin June 11, 2024 No comment

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Alice Weidel, leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), expressed on Monday that there is a growing demand for a vote of confidence and new elections, stating that the public is frustrated. The AfD is celebrating their unexpected success in the European Parliament elections, where they secured 16%, surpassing Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s centre-left SPD.

Macron Calls Snap Election After Far-Right EU Defeat

By admin June 10, 2024 No comment

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France’s President Emmanuel Macron has called a snap parliamentary election after a significant defeat by the far-right National Rally party, led by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, in the European elections. This unexpected move came as exit polls indicated that the National Rally secured over 30% of the vote, double that of Macron’s centrist […]

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 […]