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politics17 days ago•2 min saved

Berlin’s historic Left victory contrasts with AfD’s eastern gains

Berlin voters elected Elif Eralp of the Left party as their new mayor, marking a historic shift toward anti-capitalist and pro-migrant policies. While the Left secured 25.7% of the vote, the far-right AfD also gained ground, winning in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and finishing third in Berlin. This split outcome highlights a deepening polarization in German politics, with the Left focusing on housing affordability and the AfD capitalizing on anti-immigrant sentiment.

via Al Jazeera|

#afd #berlin-politics #die-linke

world1 year ago•3 min saved

Far-Right AfD Gains Ground in German Local Elections

In Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia local elections, Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU finished first, but the far-right AfD made significant gains, nearly tripling its previous support and emerging as a major force in western Germany, reflecting broader political shifts and discontent with traditional parties.

via AP News|

#afd #german-elections #merz

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

German Voters Shift Right in State Elections, Sending Ominous Message to Brussels

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's center-left coalition suffered a significant defeat in local elections, with the conservative CDU and far-right AfD making gains. This outcome could hinder crucial reforms both in Germany and at the European Union level, as internal divisions within the coalition have already led to compromises on climate transition measures. A weakened German government may struggle to rally other EU member states around compromise proposals, potentially stalling important discussions on energy price reform and rewriting fiscal rules.

via Reuters|

#afd #cdu #european-union