Dec 21 from https://www.politico.eu/uk/ Center left

‘Insane’ Magdeburg Christmas market attack turns up heat on Germany’s politicians

“Yesterday’s horrific act in Magdeburg does not fit the pattern we have seen so far,” said Friedrich Merz, leader of center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and on course to become Germany’s next chancellor. “This obliges us politicians to pause for a moment.” While the motive of the attack remains unclear and the background of the alleged suspect confounds initial theories that it was...

Dec 20 from https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/ Left

Elon Musk endorses far-right party in German elections

Elon Musk has thrown his weight behind a far-right party in Germany after early elections were triggered by a no-confidence vote in chancellor Olaf Scholz. “Only the AfD can save Germany,” the billionaire X owner wrote on the platform on Friday (20/12) in the latest of a series of endorsements of European far-right parties. Despite showcasing many similar characteristics to other populist...

Dec 20 from https://www.politico.eu/uk/ Center left

Backlash builds as Elon Musk endorses Germany’s far right – POLITICO

The AfD endorsement also served as a stark rebuke by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s most powerful adviser of the conservative alliance that is likely to lead Germany following a snap election set for Feb. 23. Friedrich Merz, the conservative candidate leading the race to become next chancellor, has portrayed himself as leader who’d be able to make “deals” with Trump despite European...

Dec 15 from https://novaramedia.com/ Left

Germany, Russia and the Death of Europe

Germany, Russia and the Death of Europe Almost 140 or so years ago, Germany invented the car. In the subsequent century, it was central to two world wars; its manufacturing was the envy of much of the world, and in the latter half of the 20th century, it was vital to European integration. Now, just 2 months before a general election, Germany finds itself in a much more precarious position....

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