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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In a dramatic show of unity, U.S. President Donald Trump has joined forces with European leaders in Kyiv to demand an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. With pressure mounting on Vladimir Putin, the coalition—including leaders from France, Germany, the UK, and Poland—has issued what many are calling a final warning: agree to peace or face devastating new sanctions.
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New German Chancellor Merz aims for stronger EU ties with France and Poland
Visiting Paris and Warsaw, Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke about defence and European unity, marking a shift from his predecessor's policies and aiming for a stronger EU.
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Reports emerged that a National Emergency will soon be declared in Germany to tackle the issue of illegal immigration. The German government has denied reports claiming Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared a national emergency to tighten border controls. Officials confirmed that Article 72 of the EU Treaty has not been triggered, despite media speculation. Interior Minister Dobrindt did announce stricter border checks and increased migrant rejections, sparking criticism from EU neighbors and legal experts.
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