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German Interior Minister and CSU chairman Horst Seehofer attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Christian Social Union, CSU, in Munich, Germany, Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, the day after their party lost the absolute majority in Bavaria's state parliament by a wide margin. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
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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.
Bavarian State Prime Minister Markus Soeder of the Christian Social Union Party (CSU) reacts after first exit polls in the Bavarian state election in Munich, Germany, October 14, 2018. REUTERS/Michael Dalder
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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.
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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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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.
A woman with a headscarf walks past an election campaign poster of the anti-immigration party Alternative fuer Deutschland AfD, in Marxloh, a suburb of Duisburg which local media said is populated mostly with people of Turkish migrant background, Germany September 13, 2017. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay
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Leading German Far-Right Figure Ditches Party, Converts To Islam
By Willa Frej
The nationalist Alternative for Germany party warns against "Islamization."
Alexander Gauland, co-leader of the far right 'Alternative for Germany' party (AfD), poses prior to an interview with AFP journalists on November 23, 2017 in Potsdam. The far-right Alternative for Germany party sees Chancellor Angela Merkel's struggle to form a new government as proof of its growing power to upend the country's political order, a top party official told AFP. / AFP PHOTO / John MACDOUGALL / TO GO WITH AFP STORY by Deborah COLE (Photo credit should read JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP/Getty Images)
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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.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) arrives at Christian Democratic Union (CDU) headquarters in Berlin, Germany, November 17, 2017. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt
Axel Schmidt / Reuters
WORLD NEWS
Merkel's Fourth Term In Doubt
Efforts to form a coalition have failed.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel waves during German Unification Day celebrations in Mainz, Germany, October 3, 2017. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
Kai Pfaffenbach / Reuters
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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
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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?
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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.
Map featuring Western, Eastern European countries with focus on Germany. Other countries include: Brussels, Belgium, Austria, France, UK, and the Czech Republic.
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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
German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin on Sept 25 left and French President Emmanuel Macron at Sorbonne University on Sept 26
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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.
Refugees and asylum seekers holds candles to commemorate the 12 killed victims of a truck that ploughed into a crowded Christmas market at Breitscheidplatz in Berlin, Germany, December 20, 2016. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke
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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.
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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
Supporters of the hard-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party shout slogans durig an election campaign rally of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, a top candidate of the Christian Democratic Union Party (CDU) for the upcoming general elections in Torgau, Germany, September 6, 2017. REUTERS/Reinhard Krause
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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.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, top candidate of the Christian Democratic Union Party (CDU) for the upcoming general elections, waves to supporters during an election rally in Regensburg, Germany, September 18, 2017. REUTERS/Michael Dalder
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Angela Merkel Wins Fourth Term As Chancellor In German Election
By Nick Robins-Early
But the far-right manages to make big gains.
BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 24: German Chancellor and Christian Democrat (CDU) Angela Merkel casts her ballot in German federal elections on September 24, 2017 in Berlin, Germany. Merkel is seeking a fourth term and has a strong lead going into the elections over her rivals. However a significant number of voters were undecided in days prior to the election and the full outcome remains difficult to predict. (Photo by Alexander Koerner/Getty Images)
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Germany Votes In National Election As Merkel Eyes Fourth Term
Polls show an easy win for the chancellor.
A woman with a headscarf walks past an election campaign poster of the anti-immigration party Alternative fuer Deutschland AfD, in Marxloh, a suburb of Duisburg which local media said is populated mostly with people of Turkish migrant background, Germany September 13, 2017. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay
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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.
PFORZHEIM, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 06: Co-lead candidate of the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) political party Alice Weidel speaks during an AfD election campaign event on September 6, 2017 in Pforzheim, Germany. Germany will hold federal elections on September 24 and the AfD currently has approximately 10% support in polls. (Photo by Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images)
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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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German School Bans Muslim Students From 'Provocative' Prayer
By Antonia Blumberg
The administration is asking teachers to "identify" and "report" Muslim pupils found praying.
German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel addresses a news conference in Berlin Germany, December 19, 2016. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch
Fabrizio Bensch / Reuters
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Germany Must Prepare For 'Rough Ride' Under Donald Trump: Vice Chancellor
"What we heard today were high nationalistic tones."
GERMANY, BERLIN - APRIL 04: A visitor between the stelae of the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin. (Photo by Ulrich Baumgarten via Getty Images)
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Far-Right German Politician Stirs Outrage With Holocaust Memorial Criticism
By Nick Robins-Early
Bjoern Hoecke, a leader in the populist Alternative for Germany party, called a Berlin memorial "a monument of shame."
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