Conservatives win German election as far-right surges
Conservatives win German election as far-right surges

Germanys conservative opposition leader, Friedrich Merz, secured a narrow victory in Sundays national election, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) doubled its support in its strongest showing since World War II, according to projections. Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat...

German opposition leader hopeful pledges stronger strategic ties with Turkiye
German opposition leader hopeful pledges stronger strategic ties with Turkiye

Germanys opposition leader and frontrunner for chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has called for closer cooperation with Turkiye, highlighting its strategic importance amid major geopolitical shifts. Speaking ahead of Germanys early elections on Feb. 23, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader...

Tens of thousands protest in Berlin against CDU's far-right ties over immigration bill
Tens of thousands protest in Berlin against CDU's far-right ties over immigration bill

Tens of thousands gathered in Berlin on Sunday to protest the conservative Christian Democratic Unions (CDU) increasing cooperation with the far-right. Police reported at least 20,000 demonstrators had gathered by 3:45 pm (14:45 GMT) outside the Bundestag, Germanys parliament, with the number...