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Germany's AfD Party Looks to Capitalize on Shock Vote

Germany's surging far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party, whose official designation as extremist has been rebuked by the White House, called for a snap election following a surprise parliamentary defeat for the country's conservative leader.

Reuters on MSN · 7h

Germany's Merz says ban on far-right AfD won't solve problem

Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday that simply banning the far-right Alternative for Germany would not end the groundswell of support for it, noting it was key instead to fight the causes.

Bloomberg · 1d

Germany’s AfD Party Challenges Agency’s ‘Extremist’ Label

Germany’s main opposition party Alternative for Germany challenged a ruling by the nation’s domestic intelligence agency that classified it as a right-wing extremist movement.

Merz elected German chancellor

The Associated Press on MSN · 6h

Friedrich Merz wins on second ballot to become Germany’s chancellor, hours after his historic defeat

BERLIN (AP) — Friedrich Merz succeeded Tuesday in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament, hours after he suffered a historic defeat in the first round.

The Washington Post on MSN · 9h

Germany’s Friedrich Merz named chancellor after parliamentary setback

Merz won in a second round of voting after failing to secure an absolute majority in an earlier round.

U.S. News & World Report · 4h

China's Xi Congratulates Merz on Election as German Chancellor

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Cambodia's Senate President Hun Sen (not pictured) at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, April 17, 2025. Agence Kampuchea Press/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo BEIJING (Reuters) - China's President Xi Jinping congratulated Friedrich Merz on Tuesday after he was elected chancellor by the German parliament,

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Germany’s leader Friedrich Merz stunned after losing secret leadership election — a post-World War II first

At least a dozen members of Merz’s proposed coalition failed to back him in the first vote on Tuesday — despite his coalition ...

Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)5h

As Germany selects a new conservative chancellor, a look at the challenges he inherits

In Berlin, Friedrich Merz was elected Germany’s chancellor, but not without a surprising setback. For the first time in Germany’s modern history, he lost the parliament’s initial vote and needed a ...

10h

Friedrich Merz Becomes Germany’s Leader After Unexpected Day of Drama

Mr. Merz needed two rounds of voting to become chancellor after a surprising defeat in Parliament hours earlier that ...

The Washington Post5d

Germany designates rising far-right AfD party as ‘extremist’ group

BERLIN — Germany’s domestic intelligence agency on Friday designated the far-right Alternative for Germany party, or AfD, as an “extremist endeavor,” a move that lowers hurdles for the spy ...

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Kremlin says Germany's decision on AfD is a restrictive measure

The Kremlin said on Monday that Germany's decision to classify the Alternative for Germany party as an "extremist" entity is ...

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What to Know About the Formation of Germany’s New Government

Friedrich Merz, a conservative Christian Democrat, is expected to become Germany’s next chancellor. But on Tuesday, he failed ...

15hon MSN

AfD Tells Merz to Resign, Call New Election After He Loses Key Vote

Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz narrowly lost a vote in the Bundestag to become the next chancellor in an unexpected setback that plunges the country into political uncertainty. Shane ...

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Far-right call for Germany to deport Syrian refugees after fall of Assad regime

The far-right Alternative for Germany party maintains that asylum should only be a temporary solution – and wants Syrians to ...

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