AfD, CDU and Merkel

Germany's CDU vows to make AfD 'as small as possible again'
The man likely to lead Germany's next government says there would be no cooperation with the far-right AfD. Friedrich Merz's conservative CDU/CSU bloc has faced flak after accepting AfD support on legislation.
Merkel criticizes CDU-AfD cooperation, calls for compromise
During an event organized by the magazine "Die Zeit" in Hamburg, Merkel emphasized that it is a "matter of fundamental importance." Read also: CDU backlash: Merkel urged to stay silent on Merz's migrant plans Merkel pointed to the growing polarization in German politics,
Merkel slams CDU-AfD cooperation, stresses democratic unity
Angela Merkel, the former Chancellor of Germany, firmly defends her criticism of the CDU for cooperating with the AfD, emphasizing that it is "a question of fundamental importance." Angela Merkel expressed her concern over the CDU’s cooperation with the right-wing populist AfD at an event organized by the magazine "Die Zeit" in Hamburg.
Germany: Merkel again criticizes Merz over vote with AfD
The former German chancellor said it was not right to remain silent after her party, the conservative CDU, relied on votes from the far-right AfD to pass a motion in parliament.
Angela Merkel warns against CDU's alliance with AfD
During an event organised by the magazine "Die Zeit" in Hamburg, Merkel emphasised that it is a "matter of fundamental importance." Read also: CDU turmoil: Merkel faces backlash over migration policy remarks Merkel pointed to the growing polarisation in German politics,
Germany’s Greens on course for the far-right AfD
If you want the policies of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), you can also vote Green. That is essentially the ...
Germany's Merz tells DW that AfD 'wants to destroy the CDU'
Germany's conservative chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz explicitly distanced himself and his party from the far-right ...
Politico Europe1h
Germany’s old-school conservatism is well and truly over
Even if Merz stumbles across the finish line and secures a coalition government, the death knell for Christian democracy may ...
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Poll finds Germany's CDU/CSU bloc falling, far-right AfD in second
Support for Germany's conservative CDU/CSU alliance has dropped to 28% ahead of elections on February 23, a poll showed on ...
What next in the fight against the far-right Alternative for Germany?
The Christian Democrats have vividly demonstrated that they will not be dissuaded from embracing the Alternative for Germany ...
Euro Weekly News3d
Tens of thousands protest across Germany against far-right CDU and AfD collaboration
Over the weekend, tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Germany to protest against the CDU and AfD.
Workers' Liberty12h
700,000 on the streets in Germany
Up to 700,000 people demonstrated in towns throughout Germany on 1-2 Feb after the Bundestag (German Parliament) voted to ...
Germany’s far-right AfD party is obsessed with Trump and Musk
Both the US and Germany have similar issues of mass migration ... Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
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Cracks in the CDU: Are Germany's Christian democrats melting down?
Over the past decade and beyond, the CDU has undergone a significant identity shift under former Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Upcoming elections in Germany will impact support for Ukraine
On the 23rd of February the German people will vote in the federal elections, the outcome of these elections will impact not ...
The Local17h
Migration debate: How do Germans view the CDU's vote with the far right?
The CDU/CSU parties broke a long-held taboo in German politics last week by relying on far-right votes to push through a bill ...