Conservatives win German election - as far-right AfD makes historic gains, projections show

Germany's spy agency suspends 'extremist' classification for AfD party, says court

Germany's spy agency suspends 'extremist' classification for AfD party, says court The AfD filed a lawsuit against the extremism designation and the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution says it will suspend the categorisation pending litigation. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/08/germanys-spy-agency-suspends-extremist-classification-for-afd-party-says-court Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Germany’s Friedrich Merz Secures Chancellor Seat in Dramatic Second Round Reversal; AfD Furious

Friedrich Merz has secured the chancellorship of Germany in a dramatic second-round vote, overcoming a shocking first-round defeat earlier in the day. With 325 votes in his favor, Merz surpassed the required 316 majority, averting a constitutional crisis. His unexpected first-round loss, which marked the first time in postwar history a chancellor candidate failed to win, had sent shockwaves through German politics. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has expressed outrage at Merz’s victory, demanding his resignation and calling for fresh elections. #FriedrichMerz #MerzForChancellor #CDULeader #GermanyElections #MerzLive #FriedrichMerzSpeech #ChancellorMerz #GermanyPolitics #FriedrichMerzCDU #Merz2025 #WhoIsFriedrichMerz #FriedrichMerzInterview #GermanyChancellorRace #MerzAnnouncement #MerzVsAfD #Germany ~HT.410~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~

Germany in Turmoil | Friedrich Merz Fails To Become Chancellor In Embarrassing Parliamentary Defeat

In a stunning and unprecedented setback, Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz has failed to secure the majority needed to become chancellor in the first round of parliamentary voting — missing by just six votes. The defeat marks the first time since World War II that a chancellor candidate has fallen short on the initial ballot. As political uncertainty grips Berlin, coalition talks intensify and fresh elections loom as a possibility. The failed bid comes amid economic stagnation, the far-right AfD’s rise, and global pressure on Germany’s next leader. #FriedrichMerz #MerzForChancellor #CDULeader #GermanyElections #MerzLive #FriedrichMerzSpeech #ChancellorMerz #GermanyPolitics #FriedrichMerzCDU #Merz2025 #WhoIsFriedrichMerz #FriedrichMerzInterview #GermanyChancellorRace #MerzAnnouncement #MerzVsAfD

US Secretary of State Rubio says Germany is a 'tyranny in disguise' after AfD verdict

US Secretary of State Rubio says Germany is a 'tyranny in disguise' after AfD verdict The decision to label the AfD as "right-wing extremist" is straining US-German relations. The Trump administration has previously criticised the behaviour of European governments towards right-wing populist, anti-immigration parties. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/03/us-secretary-of-state-rubio-says-germany-is-a-tyranny-in-disguise-after-afd-verdict Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Germany Declares AfD ‘Extremist’; Rubio, Musk SLAMS Move as ‘Tyranny and Assault’ on Democracy

Germany’s intelligence agency has officially labeled the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as “extremist,” allowing deep surveillance and communications interception. The AfD, which placed second in Germany’s recent elections, condemned the move as a politically motivated attack on democracy. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Elon Musk both blasted the decision, calling it authoritarian. The BfV defends its ruling, citing the party’s anti-migrant rhetoric. This explosive development deepens the rift over free speech, nationalism, and immigration in Europe—and sends shockwaves across transatlantic politics. #Germany #AfD #Rubio #ElonMusk #FreeSpeech #Surveillance #Politics #EuropeNews #Democracy #Tyranny #Immigration #Nationalism #MarcoRubio #BfV #BreakingNews #GermanElections #ChancellorMerz #Opposition #CivilRights #AfDUnderWatch

Badenoch: Labour taking UK ‘backwards’ with EU deal

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has accused the Labour government of "reopening Brexit battles" and taking the UK backwards with its new EU deal. Badenoch criticised months of "secret negotiations" and claimed the agreement surrenders key Brexit gains, including sovereignty, money and legal control. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories accuse Starmer of 'surrender deal' over fishing terms

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has slammed the government’s new EU deal as a “sellout”, claiming it gives away UK fishing rights for over a decade. She said coastal communities had been betrayed and described the agreement as a “surrender deal”, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of reversing the Brexit referendum “in all but name”. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories raise fishing concerns over EU deal

The Conservative Party has warned the government not to sacrifice the UK’s fishing industry in its new deal with the European Union. Shadow Scottish Secretary Andrew Bowie said the opposition would scrutinise the agreement closely, amid concerns it could hand too many concessions to Brussels. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Conservative MP: Assisted dying bill ‘weakened’ by change

Conservative MP Katie Lam insists the assisted dying bill proposed by fellow MP Kim Leadbeater has been “weakened” by changes. Lam suggests a clause in the bill which says it has to come into force in four years’ time is “very dangerous". Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Germany's Merz says Russia-Ukraine talks 'fell short' of expectations

Germany's Merz says Russia-Ukraine talks 'fell short' of expectations Speaking alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome, Merz vowed to continue to increase the pressure on Moscow with added sanctions. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/17/germanys-merz-says-russia-ukraine-talks-fell-short-of-expectations Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Zelensky Humiliates Putin, Calls Him ‘Afraid’ In Front Of EU Leaders As Istanbul Talks Collapse

Zelensky delivered a stunning rebuke to Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of being "afraid" to attend critical peace talks in Turkey. Speaking after the Istanbul summit collapsed with no major breakthroughs, Zelensky told European leaders—including French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz—that he was ready for a face-to-face meeting, but Putin chose to hide behind subordinates. #ZelenskyVsPutin #IstanbulTalks #PutinAfraid #UkraineWar #PeaceTalksFail #ZelenskyStatement #RussiaUkraineCrisis #PutinNoShow #EUUnited #TrumpCall #CeasefireNow #UkraineStandsStrong #ShamDelegation #PressureOnRussia #DiplomacyDeadlock Also Read Putin Declares 'Easter Truce' In Russia-Ukraine War Amid US Proposal, Ceasefire To Stay Till Sunday Midnight :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/putin-declares-easter-truce-in-russia-ukraine-war-amid-us-proposal-to-stay-untill-sunday-midnight-4128473.html?ref=DMDesc US Will Drop Ukraine-Russia Peace Efforts If No Progress Within Days: Marco Rubio :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-will-drop-ukraine-russia-peace-efforts-if-no-progress-within-days-marco-rubio-4127371.html?ref=DMDesc Russian Drone Strike Hits Indian Pharma Warehouse In Kyiv, Ukraine Accuses Moscow Of ‘Deliberate Targeting’ :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russian-drone-strike-hits-indian-pharma-warehouse-in-kyiv-ukraine-accuses-moscow-of-deliberate-tar-4122569.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.410~PR.152~ED.420~GR.124~

German, UK defence ministers meet in Berlin to discuss ways to further support Ukraine

German, UK defence ministers meet in Berlin to discuss ways to further support Ukraine The European Union military chief announced that the bloc plans to double its heavy calibre ammunition delivery to Ukraine this year to better equip Kyiv in its fight against Moscow. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/16/german-uk-defence-ministers-meet-in-berlin-to-discuss-ways-to-further-support-ukraine Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Iran 'WARNS' Of Consequences If Europe Triggers Nuclear Sanctions Ahead Of Scheduled Turkey Talks

Tehran and European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal—Germany, the UK, and France—will meet in Istanbul on May 16 to discuss the Iran nuclear file and U.S.-Iran indirect talks. This marks the fourth round of consultations since 2024, after a delayed April meeting in Rome. The talks come after a round of Oman-mediated U.S.-Iran negotiations, with both sides reporting progress. With the deal’s snapback sanctions clause set to expire in October, European officials are considering invoking it—raising the stakes in what could be a turning point for the nuclear agreement. #IranNuclearDeal #IranTalks #EUForeignPolicy #IstanbulTalks #IranUS #SnapbackSanctions #JCPOA #Iran #USIran #MiddleEastPolitics #Tehran #EuropeanTroika #Germany #UK #France #Diplomacy #NuclearNegotiations #NuclearDeal #OmanTalks #IranUpdate #Geopolitics #GlobalDiplomacy #NuclearTensions #SanctionsThreat #UNSanctions #ForeignPolicy #BreakingNews #InternationalAffairs #IranEU #IranNews #Iran2025 Also Read Massive Explosion At Iran's Bandar Abbas: Over 500 Injured :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/massive-explosion-at-irans-bandar-abbas-at-least-47-injured-4135773.html?ref=DMDesc Iran Reaches Out To India, Pakistan To De-Escalate Cross-Border Tensions :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/iran-reaches-out-to-india-pakistan-to-de-escalate-cross-border-tensions-4135431.html?ref=DMDesc Iran, US Hold First High-Level Nuclear Talks Since 2018 In Oman :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/iran-us-hold-first-high-level-nuclear-talks-since-2018-in-oman-4122717.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.410~ED.194~

Bundestag elects CDU's Friedrich Merz as new German chancellor in repeat vote

Bundestag elects CDU's Friedrich Merz as new German chancellor in repeat vote The CDU party leader was confirmed as Germany's chancellor on Tuesday in a second vote after a tumultuous first round saw him fall six votes short. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/06/germanys-chancellor-hopeful-merz-fails-to-secure-majority-in-first-round-of-bundestag-vote Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Germany's chancellor hopeful Merz fails to secure majority in first round of Bundestag vote

Germany's chancellor hopeful Merz fails to secure majority in first round of Bundestag vote The CDU party leader lost the first round of voting to become Germany's chancellor on Tuesday, falling short by six votes. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/06/germanys-chancellor-hopeful-merz-fails-to-secure-majority-in-first-round-of-bundestag-vote Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Germany’s Union bloc and Social Democrats sign coalition deal in Berlin

Germany’s Union bloc and Social Democrats sign coalition deal in Berlin Germany’s centre-right CDU and centre-left SPD have formally signed a coalition agreement, clearing the way for Friedrich Merz to become the country’s next chancellor. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/05/germanys-union-bloc-and-social-democrats-sign-coalition-deal-in-berlin Let the pictures do the talking: subscribe to No Comment No Comment is brought to you by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.

Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces cabinet posts

Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces cabinet posts Seven ministries will go to the CDU, seven to the SPD and three to the CSU. It is now clear who the CDU and CSU want to send to the cabinet as ministers. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/28/germanys-incoming-chancellor-friedrich-merz-announces-cabinet-posts Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

'Germany back on track,' says CDU's Friedrich Merz as new coalition agreed

'Germany back on track,' says CDU's Friedrich Merz as new coalition agreed Germany's chancellor in waiting promises an end to instability and to make the country more competitive. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/09/germany-back-on-track-says-cdus-friedrich-merz-as-new-coalition-agreed Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages