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Steffen Quasebarth, a BSW politician and former MDR moderator, has ignited controversy by appearing on an AfD podcast. This podcast, hosted by AfD politician Stefan Möller, delves into Quasebarth's political journey, media experiences, and discussions on racism and election processes. Critics, particularly from the SPD, have condemned the appearance as a dangerous normalization of right-wing extremism, given the Thuringian AfD's classification as such by the state constitution protection agency...

In a powerful demonstration, thousands of industrial workers gathered in Stuttgart and other major German cities like Hanover, Cologne, Frankfurt, and Leipzig to demand secure jobs and a sustainable future for the industrial sector. Under the leadership of regional director Barbara Resch, IG Metall spearheaded the protests, urging both the new government and employers to invest in future-proof jobs, modern technologies, and renewable energies. The union expressed concerns about the relocation..

The proposed expansion of Germany's mother's pension has faced criticism from Gundula Roßbach, President of the Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund. Roßbach describes the plan as an exceedingly costly redistribution, estimating annual expenses at five billion euros. She contends that the financing for this expansion is absent from the coalition's preliminary agreement between CDU, CSU, and SPD. Roßbach advocates for the federal government to cover these costs entirely through tax revenues. If not,..

The recent federal election in Berlin underwent a review by the Berlin State Electoral Committee, revealing only minor corrections mainly due to recording or transmission errors. State electoral officer Stephan Bröchler noted these discrepancies were minimal, with the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) gaining a slight increase of a tenth of one percent. In Saarbrücken, the CDU maintained the highest vote share at 26.9%, with the results showing little deviation from election night. Meanwhile, C..

A faction within the SPD is resisting the potential election of CDU's Friedrich Merz as Chancellor. At least eight SPD members have voiced their opposition, citing ideological differences and lack of trust. Sebastian Roloff noted a significant number of SPD members are uncomfortable with a possible coalition, emphasizing his allegiance to conscience over party lines. Annika Klose criticized Merz's approach, labeling it too conservative and neoliberal. She highlighted concerns about Merz's alig..

The recent federal election in Germany has stirred significant reactions both locally and internationally. The Union party, led by candidate Merz, has emerged as a notable winner, alongside a marked rise in support for the AfD (Alternative for Germany). This outcome has resonated positively with conservative politicians around the globe. Notably, U.S. President Donald Trump characterized the election results as a 'great day for Germany and the United States.' He noted that the German populace..

As Hamburg gears up for its Bürgerschaftswahl, the political landscape shows signs of continuity. The leading coalition of SPD and the Greens, under Mayor Peter Tschentscher, is poised to maintain governance for another term. Polls predict the SPD leading with over 30% support, followed by the Greens at about 20%, and the CDU at approximately 18%. Smaller parties like the FDP and the BSW hover around the 3% mark, struggling to surpass the 5% threshold. Despite a national political stir from the..