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Germany Offers A Lesson In How To Respond To The Far Right
By
Emily Schultheis
The staggering rise of green politics is in direct opposition to the far-right populism of Alternative for Germany.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
WORLD NEWS
Merkel's Most Powerful Ally Tried To Mimic The Far-Right — And Got Trounced
By
Nick Robins-Early
When establishment parties shift to the right, it can backfire in a big way.
Michael Dalder / Reuters
WORLD NEWS
Angela Merkel's Bavarian Allies Suffer Worst Election Results Since 1950
By Michael Nienaber, Paul Carrel and Jörn Poltz, Reuters
The Christian Social Union acquired only about 36 percent of the vote, losing its absolute majority.
AfD
WORLD NEWS
Germany's New Far-Right Campaign Poster Is Unsubtly Racist
By
Nick Robins-Early
AfD is facing backlash after promising "Islam-free schools."
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WORLD NEWS
A Guide To The Far-Right Power Players Tearing Europe Apart
By
Nick Robins-Early
and
Willa Frej
Here’s what happens when the radical right starts vying for power.
Wolfgang Rattay / Reuters
WORLD NEWS
Leading German Far-Right Figure Ditches Party, Converts To Islam
By
Willa Frej
The nationalist Alternative for Germany party warns against "Islamization."
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WORLD NEWS
The Far Right Might Become Germany's Main Opposition Party
By
Nick Robins-Early
As Chancellor Angela Merkel looks to form a government, the anti-Islam AfD stands to gain.
Axel Schmidt / Reuters
WORLD NEWS
Merkel's Fourth Term In Doubt
Efforts to form a coalition have failed.
Kai Pfaffenbach / Reuters
WORLD NEWS
Germany's Political Center Collapses: Who Now Will Lead The Free World?
By
Doug Bandow
, Contributor
Contributing writer, policy analyst, one who tilts at windmills
With the election of President Donald Trump, some political observers anointed German Chancellor Angela Merkel as leader
POLITICS
From Eastern Germany To The American Midwest, The Old Order Is Falling
By
Richard (RJ) Eskow
, Contributor
Host of 'The Zero Hour'; Writer; Senior Advisor, Social Securi...
How do you say 'MAGA' in German?
Do you have info to share with HuffPost reporters?
Here’s how.
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THE WORLDPOST
The Fate Of Europe Rests On The French-German Partnership
By
Sébastien Maillard
, Contributor
Director, Jacques Delors Institute
Macron and Merkel must figure out a common way forward in order to combat the momentum of the far right.
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WORLD NEWS
Europe: The Right Also Rises
By
John Feffer
, Contributor
Director, Foreign Policy In Focus; Author, 'Aftershock: A Jour...
Germany got its very own electoral shock this week when the far right won 13 percent of the vote in country’s parliamentary
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THE WORLDPOST
After Merkel's Victory, Macron Sets Sights On A New European Unity
By
Sylvie Goulard
, Contributor
Former French defense minister
France’s transformation under Macron will push the Germans to change as well.
Hannibal Hanschke / Reuters
WORLD NEWS
What Merkel's Win Means For Germany's 1 Million Refugees
By
Willa Frej
Integration is a long game, and it may take a while before the results of her efforts bear fruit.
PA
POLITICS
News Roundup for September 25, 2017
By
Outspeak
, Contributor
Outspeak™ is the opinion outlet for digital storytellers every...
Let’s start the week of with a heavy dose of reality. 1. Jared Kushner has been using a private email account to conduct
Reinhard Krause / Reuters
WORLD NEWS
Germany's Far-Right Enters Parliament For First Time Since WW2
By
Nick Robins-Early
The success of the anti-Islam, anti-immigrant AfD party marks a major shift.
Michael Dalder / Reuters
WORLD NEWS
Angela Merkel Wins Fourth Term As Chancellor In German Election
By
Nick Robins-Early
But the far-right manages to make big gains.
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WORLD NEWS
Germany Votes In National Election As Merkel Eyes Fourth Term
Polls show an easy win for the chancellor.
Wolfgang Rattay / Reuters
WORLD NEWS
How Germany's Far-Right Party Managed To Mainstream Its Radical Views
By
Nick Robins-Early
Alternative for Germany could win dozens of seats in parliament this Sunday.
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WORLD NEWS
German Far-Right Leader Accused Of Illegally Hiring Syrian Refugee
By
Nick Robins-Early
Anti-immigrant politician Alice Weidel is under fire after a new report in a German newspaper.
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THE WORLDPOST
German School Bans Muslim Students From 'Provocative' Prayer
By
Antonia Blumberg
The administration is asking teachers to "identify" and "report" Muslim pupils found praying.
Fabrizio Bensch / Reuters
THE WORLDPOST
Germany Must Prepare For 'Rough Ride' Under Donald Trump: Vice Chancellor
"What we heard today were high nationalistic tones."
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