Far-right AfD and SPD named their candidates for German chancellor
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has nominated its candidate for chancellor for the first time. At the same time, the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) has officially confirmed the candidacy of the current Chancellor Olaf Scholz,
Scholz formally elected as SPD's candidate for German chancellor
Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) on Saturday confirmed Chancellor Olaf Scholz as the party's top candidate for February's parliamentary elections. Only a few delegates bucked the majority, who overwhelmingly supported Scholz's bid to return to the Chancellery in a vote by show of hands at the party's conference in Berlin.
Germany's AfD confirms Weidel to run for chancellor and SpD confirms Scholz
AfD national chairwoman Alice Weidel in Riesa and Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Sebastian Kahnert/dpa via AP)
Alice Weidel named AfD chancellor candidate amid protests
Alice Weidel has been officially chosen as AfD's candidate for chancellor in the Bundestag elections. Alice Weidel, co-chair of Alternative for Germany (AfD), has been selected as the party's chancellor candidate for the upcoming Bundestag elections,
Germany's far-right AfD launches Weidel as candidate for chancellor
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) on Saturday unanimously elected party co-chair Alice Weidel as its candidate for chancellor in February's parliamentary elections. The motion was carried to thunderous applause by almost 600 party delegates gathered for a conference in Riesa in the eastern state of Saxony.
Protesters Delay Far-Right AfD Congress in Eastern Germany
Germany’s political climate has long been shaped by a commitment to democracy and inclusion, but the growing presence of far-right ideologies has sparked concern across the country. Citizens and organizations have mobilized to counter this rise,
Protests begin ahead of far-right AfD rally in eastern Germany
Planned protests organized by an alliance of activists have begun ahead of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) two-day party conference, which kicks off Saturday morning in the eastern German town of Riesa in Saxony.
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German far-right outlines radical programme as protesters rally
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party set out a radical programme on Saturday at a party congress ahead of next ...
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Protests delay start of German far-right party's key meet
A key congress of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party was delayed Saturday as thousands shouting "No to Nazis" ...
Far-right party's convention draws protests as Germany heads into election
A convention of a far-right party is being met by protests in Germany as it and other major parties launch their campaigns for the country’s election next month ...
German Chancellor Scholz steps up Trump criticism in comments over borders
BERLIN – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz amped up on his criticism of US President-elect Donald Trump’s comments on the integrity of borders in an animated speech meant to boost the morale of Social ...
Musk says ‘only AfD can save Germany’ in talk with German populist leader
Tech billionaire Elon Musk held a live interview with the leader of Germany's hard-right Alternative for Germany party on Thursday.
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Poll of German voters shows rising popularity of Green Party's Habeck
A new poll of German voters six weeks ahead of nationwide parliamentary elections found that the Green Party's top candidate, ...
Far-right party's convention draws protests as Germany heads into an election
A convention of a far-right party is being met by protests in Germany as it and other major parties launch their campaigns ...