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Far-right AFD becomes largest in German Thüringen

It became as expected: The far-right party AFD becomes the largest in German Thüringen after the state election. Despite this, they have no clear path to power, since all other parties have said no to cooperating with them.

Far-right AFD becomes largest in German Thüringen

Forecast: AFD becomes the largest party in German state election

The Far-Right Party AFD appears to be becoming the largest party in the German state of Thüringen after Sunday's state election, according to exit polls. A historic success, says the party's co-chair Alice Weidel in a statement.

Forecast: AFD becomes the largest party in German state election

Scholz's Nightmare: Extremist May Become the Largest

One is a convicted right-wing extremist who throws around slogans from the Hitler era. The other is a left-wing defector who wants to repeal the Russia sanctions and hold peace talks with Putin.

Scholz's Nightmare: Extremist May Become the Largest

Germany: Demands for refugee stop after knife attack

The knife attack at a city festival in German Solingen on Friday is shaking the country. With five days to the state election, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz is promising stricter weapon laws, while the opposition is demanding a total stop for refugees from Syria, the suspected perpetrator's home country.

Germany: Demands for refugee stop after knife attack

Scholz: Weapons laws to be tightened after the attack

Germany will tighten gun laws and take a tougher stance on illegal immigration, according to Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The announcement comes after the knife attack in Solingen on Friday, where three people were killed and several injured.

Scholz: Weapons laws to be tightened after the attack

Iran's President: Will Not Give in to Bullying

The President of the USA, Joe Biden, and the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom are urging Iran in a joint statement not to carry out retaliatory attacks. But the response from Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian is that the country will not give in to "bullying" and has the right to respond to Israel's attack.

Iran's President: Will Not Give in to Bullying

Released prisoners have landed in the USA

The US citizens who were released in the extensive prisoner exchange between Russia and Western countries – among them journalist Evan Gershkovich – have landed in their home country. The deal highlights the imbalance in the view on political prisoners when convicted murderers are exchanged for journalists.

Released prisoners have landed in the USA

German begs for his life on Belarusian TV

The German citizen who is sentenced to death asks his government for help and confesses to crimes on Belarusian TV. .

German begs for his life on Belarusian TV

Leaders in Europe praise Biden – Kremlin cautious

Britain's leader Keir Starmer and Germany's Olaf Scholz praise Joe Biden after his announcement that he will not stand for re-election. Even Swedish party leaders commend Biden.

Leaders in Europe praise Biden – Kremlin cautious

Starmer courted European leaders at the palace

Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised to restore the relationship with the EU during a top meeting with a number of European leaders outside Oxford. .

Starmer courted European leaders at the palace

Germany thanks for long-distance weapons from USA

Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz praises the announcement from the USA that the country will deploy long-distance weapons in Germany with the declared aim of deterring Russia. This will be the first time in 20 years that American cruise missiles are deployed in Germany.

Germany thanks for long-distance weapons from USA

World leaders congratulate Starmer on his victory

Keir Starmer receives congratulations from colleagues around the world after his landslide victory in Britain's election. .

World leaders congratulate Starmer on his victory

German promise of compensation to Polish war victims

Germany will compensate still living victims of the Nazi occupation of Poland during World War II. Germany is aware of its guilt and its responsibility for the millions who fell victim to the occupation, said Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz during a visit to Warsaw.

German promise of compensation to Polish war victims

Scholz worried about the far-right's advance

Germany's Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz looks concerned about the French election, where the far-right can take power in parliament. .

Scholz worried about the far-right's advance

Rod Stewart Booed in Germany for Ukraine Support

The British pop star Rod Stewart was booed at a concert in Leipzig, Germany when he showed his support for Ukraine. .

Rod Stewart Booed in Germany for Ukraine Support

Russian money guarantees new billions to Ukraine

Leaders of the G7 countries are in agreement to lend Ukraine up to 50 billion dollars with frozen Russian assets as collateral. The agreement is confirmed by the host country, Italy.

Russian money guarantees new billions to Ukraine

Politicians boycott Zelensky in Germany

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj is in Germany. But when the president was to speak before parliament, parliamentarians from both the far-right and far-left avoided being there.

Politicians boycott Zelensky in Germany

Germany's President: Never Forget the Harm of Hatred

Germany's president Frank-Walter Steinmeier warns of the dangers of nationalism, after the far-right made gains in the EU election. It is "fitting that it is the day after the European elections that I say – let us never forget the harm that nationalism and hatred have caused in Europe", he says during a visit to France.

Germany's President: Never Forget the Harm of Hatred

Ytterhögerns success is no guaranteed victory

The high ground is growing in Europe and the EU parliament. But will the parties be able to come together and form a formidable alternative? That will probably trigger a new discussion about exactly how they will group themselves, says EU expert Sofie Blombäck at Mittuniversitetet.

Ytterhögerns success is no guaranteed victory

"Von der Leyen: 'We won' – Right-wing surge in EU"

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, declares herself the winner in the EU election where both the right and the extreme right are making progress. The question is whether the losers in Germany and France will give her their support.

"Von der Leyen: 'We won' – Right-wing surge in EU"

Germany: The Far-Right Puts Pressure on Scholz

Right-wing extremist AfD appears set to become the second-largest party in the German EU election after the conservative CDU/CSU, putting pressure on Olaf Scholz's coalition government. The internal conflicts will not be easily resolved, says political scientist Valentin Kreilinger.

Germany: The Far-Right Puts Pressure on Scholz

Voting in full swing in 20 countries

The main day in the EU election is in full swing, with open polling stations in 20 of the 27 countries. Among the leaders who have voted so far are Germany's Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Voting in full swing in 20 countries

Who wins where? Your guide to Europe's election night

How is it going for the German far right and how much is Macron weakened? Here is TT's guide to the most important things to keep an eye on during Sunday's big election night in Europe. .

Who wins where? Your guide to Europe's election night

Who wins where? Your guide to the European election

How is it going for the German extreme right and how much is Macron weakened? Here is TT's guide to what's most important to keep track of in the EU election. .

Who wins where? Your guide to the European election