Social media users are circulating a fabricated photograph allegedly taken at a Christian Democratic Union (CDU) conference in Germany, which falsely depicts a young woman in a hijab warning about a Russian threat.
The Alternative for Germany secured a decisive win in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, compelling the Christian Democratic Union to overhaul its regional strategy. The result signals a major realignment in German state politics and intensifies pressure on mainstream parties to address voter discontent.
A recent survey reveals that voters in Saxony-Anhalt largely oppose the central policy demands put forward by the Alternative for Germany party. Meanwhile, the Christian Democratic Union is intensifying its campaign strategy ahead of regional elections.
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is experiencing internal criticism regarding its leadership, with some members expressing strong disapproval of Friedrich Merz's approach. Critics suggest the party is not learning from past mistakes and that Merz is not effectively leading the organization.
Germany's anti-immigration AfD party has achieved a record 9-point lead over its main rival, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), according to the latest poll.
Montenegro's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ervin Ibrahimović, met with a delegation of Christian Democratic Union (CDU) members from state parliaments in Hesse, Lower Saxony, and Hamburg, as well as the director of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation for Montenegro.
Some members of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) are expressing doubts about the country's ambitious target to achieve climate neutrality by 2045.
Following the recent election, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Frankfurt has announced its intention to form a coalition government with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
Karin Prien, a federal minister in the Christian Democratic Union, has been identified as a possible frontrunner to succeed Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, potentially becoming Germany's first Jewish president.
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has won the elections in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, marking the first time in 35 years that the Social Democrats (SPD) have lost in the region, with first official results confirming the CDU's victory.
The Croatian Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is facing internal criticism due to alleged secret cooperation between European People's Party representatives, including the German CDU/CSU, and members of the populist right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Brussels.
A parliamentary committee has opened an investigation into the Berlin branch of the Christian Democratic Union for allegedly misallocating 2.6 million euros intended to combat antisemitism.
With the Christian Democratic Union likely needing support to form a government in Saxony-Anhalt, the Left Party's leadership is positioning itself as a decisive bargaining chip, demanding substantial policy concessions.
The Christian Democratic Union has returned to Frankfurt’s city leadership by securing a new coalition majority, ending a five-year period outside municipal executive power. The political shift reflects changing voter preferences in Germany’s financial hub following recent local elections.
The base of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is reportedly turning away from Friedrich Merz, who had promised 'CDU pure' but has made compromises in government, much to their displeasure.
Former Bundesliga goalkeeper Felix Wiedwald is running as a candidate for the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in an upcoming local election in Germany.
Prominent politicians from Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) have issued warnings against any form of cooperation with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. This comes amid an ongoing debate within the CDU about maintaining its 'firewall' against the AfD.
Volkmar Klein, a former German Bundestag MP from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), expressed his party's strong support for the Democratic Party (PD) during its National Assembly in Albania, emphasizing close alliance.
The Green party and the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) have reached an agreement on a coalition contract to form a government in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. This deal finalizes their partnership in the German state.
A new survey released on Wednesday revealed that 79 percent of Germans are dissatisfied with the work of the government, which includes the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
Germany's Social Democratic Party is experiencing a profound crisis, a situation that also poses a threat to the political standing of Friedrich Merz, leader of the opposition Christian Democratic Union.
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has won the regional elections in Rhineland-Palatinate, ending the Social Democrats' 35-year hold on their stronghold, though the victory is overshadowed by the record-breaking rise of the far-right AfD party.
Germany's Christian Social Union (CSU) is pushing for the adoption of mini-reactors, creating a divergence from the Christian Democratic Union's (CDU) established anti-nuclear energy policy.
Deutsche Welle reports on the status of the European People's Party's proceedings against SNS, the CDU's stance on EU enlargement, and comments on Vučić's apparatus, following the Christian Democratic Union's congress in Stuttgart.
Sven Schulze is leading the Christian Democratic Union's campaign in the upcoming Saxony-Anhalt state elections, focusing on countering the electoral surge of right-wing parties.
The Frankfurt branch of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union has changed its position regarding the proposed prohibition of the controversial musician’s live performance.
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Brandenburg has upheld its resolution of incompatibility with the AfD, successfully intervening against the Mittelstandsunion's attempt to lift the ban.
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's opposition Christian Democratic Union, expressed optimism about Germany overcoming challenges but warned that an electoral victory for the far-right AfD would be a 'big bang'. His comments come amidst broader discussions on political stability and economic challenges in Germany.
Germany's Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) bloc has called for an extension of the naturalization period required for individuals to obtain German citizenship.
Marian Grolich has been elected as the new chairman of the Czech Christian Democratic Union – Czechoslovak People's Party (KDU-ČSL) at their party congress. He secured 86 percent of the delegates' votes, tasked with revitalizing the party and leading it into a new era.
Public dissatisfaction with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reached an unprecedented level, with the far-right AfD party now polling equally with the Christian Democratic Union.
Provisional results confirm Friedrich Merz's conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has won the elections in Rhineland-Palatinate, ending the SPD's long dominance, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) also made significant gains.
Projections and exit polls confirm the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has won the state elections in Rhineland-Palatinate, ending the SPD's long dominance, with the SPD conceding defeat and the AfD achieving significant gains as the third strongest force.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's ruling German Christian Democratic Union (CDU) recorded a disappointing result in the first of five regional elections, unexpectedly losing to the Greens in the state of Baden-Württemberg.
Germany’s ruling conservatives on Saturday passed a motion to ban social media use for under 14s and introduce more stringent digital verification checks for teenagers, building momentum for such limits in Germany and elsewhere in Europe.
At a party conference in the city of Stuttgart, Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union also called for fines for online platforms that failed to enforce such limits and European Union-wide harmonisation of age standards.
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