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AfD suffers in burgeoning backlash against extremism in local poll they had been expected to win
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance’s mix of traditional leftwing policies with anti-migrant rhetoric seeks to take AfD votes
Amid rising discontent, the ruling coalition must quickly get its act together
Legal protection for those who call out wrongdoing has improved but more needs to be done
Ruling against far-right Homeland party coincides with big protests against AfD
Alternative for Germany chief Alice Weidel says she will hold a referendum on EU membership if elected
Hundreds of thousands demonstrate against Alternative for Germany
Extensive trade and investment ties complicate a firmer approach on national security
Far-right ideologue’s secret meetings with Alternative for Germany politicians and benefactors have caused uproar
New law cuts time that applicants must live in the country and lifts ban on dual nationality for those from outside EU
Growing popular anger is increasing government tensions and boosting support for far-right AfD
Olaf Scholz responds to reports of AfD politicians secretly meeting Austrian white supremacist
Berlin changes position after Riyadh shields Israel from attacks
Travel disrupted by demonstrators angry about cuts to fuel and vehicle subsidies
Angry farmers attempt to stop Robert Habeck disembarking from ferry
Scholz government at an impasse over reforming popular debt brake after November court decision
Support for the rival AfD is growing ahead of key regional elections next year
Owners who oppose return to higher pre-pandemic VAT rate are dismissed as scaremongers by economists
A towering figure of postwar European politics who played defining roles in reunification and the eurozone crisis
Germany loses towering politician who advocated austerity during eurozone crisis
Chancellor is facing questions over his term as Hamburg mayor, when city wrote off bank’s tax bill
Ruling by Germany’s top court follows repeat of city poll
Alternative for Germany secures first town mayoralty amid federal government’s rising unpopularity
Olaf Scholz’s coalition seals 2024 spending plan after approving deep cuts to transport, industry and green projects
Putsch attempt was uncovered last year and was centred on storming parliament in Berlin
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