How Merkel and Merz lost eastern Germany to the AfD
Germany's far-right party edges close to power in a state election, shaping European budget talks.
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The story so far
Germany's far-right movement stands poised for power in an upcoming state election, maintaining close ties to extremists according to international coverage. This political shift arrives alongside broader regional anxieties, which the European Council on Foreign relations describes as a potential nightmare for the wider continent.
In response to the shifting political landscape in Germany, the European Union has accelerated its push toward a two-trillion-euro budget deal, as reported by Politico. Meanwhile, NPR and The New York Times continue to document the party's rising influence and its positioning ahead of the vote.
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The reporting (5)
- Germany's far-right poised for power in state election NPR · 2d ago
- Germany’s Far Right, Edging Close to Power, Remains Close to Extremists The New York Times · 2d ago
- Opinion The New York Times · 2d ago
- Actually, maybe: How German Angst could become Europe’s nightmare European Council on Foreign Relations · 2d ago
- Germany’s far-right moment hastens EU’s push for €2T budget deal politico.eu · 2d ago
The obvious questions
What is happening in Germany?
The far-right is poised for power in an upcoming state election and remains close to extremists.
How is the European Union reacting?
The political moment in Germany is hastening the EU's push for a two-trillion-euro budget deal.
Which outlets are covering these developments?
NPR, The New York Times, the European Council on Foreign Relations, and Politico are among the sources covering the trend.
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