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Germany, Far-right party

Far-right party's convention draws protests as Germany's election campaign warms up

Thousands of people have demonstrated against a convention of the far-right Alternative for Germany, blocking some roads and delaying the meeting’s start as the country’s major parties launched their

Newsday · 11h

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 for the country's election next month.

The Irish News (US) on MSN · 9h

Protests at far-right party’s conference as Germany’s election campaign warms up

The two-day conference started a little over two hours late as many delegates’ trips to the venue were slowed by blockades.

SPD, Germany and Olaf Scholz

Hosted on MSN · 2h

Olaf Scholz and SPD hope for miracle in Germany's election

Chancellor Olaf Sholz’s government coalition imploded and his poll numbers are dismal. But, at his party’s conference this weekend, he made it clear that he won’t give up without a fight.

Yahoo · 4d

Luxembourg PM hopes for 'stable government' in Germany after election

Luxembourg's Prime Minister Luc Frieden on Tuesday said he hopes German elections on February 23 will provide a "stable government." Speaking at a party meeting of Bavaria's conservative Christian Social Union (CSU),

Daily Wrap on MSN · 8h

Olaf Scholz nominated as SPD's chancellor candidate amid turmoil

Olaf Scholz has been officially nominated by the SPD as a candidate for Chancellor of Germany. The elections will be held on February 23. Olaf Scholz has been officially nominated by the SPD as a candidate for Chancellor of Germany.

Germany, Elon Musk

CNN · 12d

Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to influence its election

The German government accused U.S. billionaire Elon Musk on Monday of trying to influence its election due in February with articles supporting the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, even though it suggested they amounted to “nonsense.

The Hill on MSN · 12d

Germany accuses Musk of trying to sway election

The German government on Monday accused Elon Musk of trying to influence its February election after the world’s wealthiest person penned an op-ed this weekend backing the far-right political

Newsweek · 12d

Germany Says Elon Musk Trying To Influence Its Election: 'Greatest Nonsense'

In his opinion piece, Musk called the AfD "the last spark of hope" for Germany and argued in favor of the party's positions on energy, economic recovery and migration, saying they reflect "the principles that made Tesla and SpaceX successful," according to a Euronews translation.

Tax cuts, bigger investments: Germany's SPD adopts election manifesto

Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) unanimously adopted their election manifesto at a party conference in Berlin on Saturday. In ...

CNN26d

Germany’s Scholz has lost a confidence vote. Here’s what comes next

Germany took in more Syrian migrants than any ... Either way, the federal election looks likely to leave the SPD and Scholz deeply humbled, and entering into a period of self-reflection.

Newsday25d

Germany's election contenders set out contrasting plans to revive the economy, reduce migration

BERLIN — Leading contenders in Germany's upcoming election presented their programs on Tuesday, setting out contrasting visions of how to put new vigor into Europe's biggest economy and tackle ...