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Far-Right Parties on Track to Take Over European Parliament?
According to a recent poll by "Politico," far-right Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) may outnumber those from the European People's Party (EPP) in the new European Parliament.
Momentum with Merkel party after victory in key state poll
Angela Merkel's conservatives were heaving a sigh of relief on June 7 after a convincing win in the last regional vote before a general election that also exposed the weaknesses of the Green party, their main rival at the national level.
Anti Merkel far-right AfD surges in east German state polls
Germany's far-right AfD party surged in elections in two ex-communist eastern states on Sept. 1, reflecting anger over Chancellor Angela Merkel's migrant policy and a wealth gap 30 years after the Berlin Wall fell.
First Sitting of Germany's Newly-Elected Parliament
Dozens of lawmakers from the far-right AfD party make their debut on Tuesday, October 24, at the first sitting of Germany's newly-elected parliament, an unprecedented showing for a nationalist force since World War II.
Debt cut for Greece not on agenda for now, Schaeuble says
Greece must press ahead with implementing its reforms-for-aid program and become more competitive, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble was quoted as saying, adding that debt relief for Athens was "currently" not on the agenda.
German minister slams AfD's 'go back to Turkey' insult
German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel on Aug. 28 sharply condemned a leader of the right-wing populist AfD party who called for an official with Turkish roots to be "dumped" in Anatolia, saying such comments recall Germany's "worst memories."
Germany's SPD seen beating Merkel's conservatives in election, says poll
Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) would beat Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives if an election was held today, a poll said on Feb. 6, showing the center-left party was still building on positive momentum after electing former European Parliament head Martin Schulz as leader.
Germany says Tsipras visit could trigger 'serious talks'
By Michael Nienaber
BERLIN - Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras's talks with Angela Merkel cleared the air between the countries and might contribute to finding a solution to Athens's financial problems, German officials said.
German-Turkish group warns against 'dialogue' with far-right
A Turkish community leader in Germany warned Dec. 28 against proposals by mainstream politicians for "dialogue" with a far-right populist movement that has drawn thousands to anti-Islamic street protests.