Elections

Elections

Saxony-Anhalt: Far-right AfD secures huge lead in key vote

Although the eastern state accounts for less than 3% of the nationwide electorate, the election outcome could serve as a bellwether about the far-right AfD's prospects in the rest of the country. DW has the latest.

DW News 1 months ago

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Germany: What could change in Saxony-Anhalt if the AfD wins?

Voting began in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday in a closely watched election. Recent surveys place the AfD at just over 40%, followed by Merz's Christian Democrats (CDU) at 23%. If the AfD wins, "one of the main things they want...

France 24 1 months ago

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Germany's far-right AfD clear frontrunner in eastern state vote

German voters headed to the polls on Sunday for a key regional election in the ex-communist east where the far-right, anti-immigrant, Moscow- and Trump-friendly AfD is expected to secure an easy majority. Our correspondent Nick Holdsworth tells us...

France 24 1 months ago

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Saxony-Anhalt: Far-right AfD eyes power in German state vote

Although the eastern state accounts for less than 3% of the nationwide electorate, the election outcome could serve as a bellwether about the far-right AFD's prospects in the rest of the country. DW has the latest.

DW News 1 months ago

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Pourquoi l’extrême droite pourrait gouverner la Saxe-Anhalt : ce qu’il faut savoir avant les élections du 6 septembre

Donnée à environ 40 % des intentions de vote dans les sondages, l’AfD pourrait remporter la majorité absolue dans ce Land de l’est de l’Allemagne. Un scénario inédit qui s’explique par des dynamiques régionales autant que par la progression...

Le Monde 1 months ago

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Saxony-Anhalt's state election will have a nationwide impact

The parliamentary election in the small eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt could have dramatic consequences for Germany's federal government, further raising dissatisfaction with Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

DW News 1 months ago

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‘Rain man’ to the rescue? France’s ex-president Hollande plots unlikely comeback

Once so deeply unpopular he had to give up running for a second term in office, former French president François Hollande has slipped back into the conversation ahead of next year’s Elysée Palace race, hoping voters put off by squabbling candidates...

France 24 1 months ago

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Fact check: Germany's postal voting system isn't rigged

As Germany heads into three elections in September, rumors are circulating on social media claiming that postal voting is not secure — claims that have also been made about other elections. Here's why they're wrong.

DW News 1 months ago

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US state of Louisiana in battle over electoral map

With just two months to go before the US midterm elections, the battle for votes is in full swing. Our reporter Fanny Allard has been to the state of Louisiana, where a redistricting row is playing out with far-reaching implications for racial...

France 24 1 months ago

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UN to vote on adopting new world map that shows Africa’s true scale

Togo-sponsored resolution calls to phase out traditional map that depicts continent as similar size to GreenlandThe UN general assembly will vote on Friday on a resolution for the world to formally phase out the traditional Mercator map of the globe...

The Guardian 1 months ago

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'50% savvy political tactics, 50% extraordinarily good luck' - the formula to Meloni's success?

Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government on Friday becomes the longest-lasting in Italy's postwar history -- a notable record that belies considerable challenges ahead of elections next year. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Nathalie Tocci...

France 24 1 months ago

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France Inter : les personnels de Radio France demandent le retrait de la chronique de Charles Sapin et votent la grève

Dans une motion adoptée à l’unanimité, les personnels expriment leur « refus catégorique » de l’arrivée du directeur adjoint de la rédaction de « Valeurs actuelles » à l’antenne de France Inter, dont le magazine porte des valeurs non « compatibles »...

Le Monde 1 months ago

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ICE says it now has enough body cameras. And, Congress averts shutdown before midterms

Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it now has enough body cameras to equip all of its agents. And, Congress votes to fund the government, averting a government shutdown ahead of the midterms.

NPR News 1 months ago

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Netanyahu's wife shares conspiracy claim that opposition leader knew of Oct 7 attacks in advance

As Israel prepares for what are expected to be close-fought parliamentary elections in October, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara on Monday shared a conspiracy theory that centre-left opposition figure Yair Golan had advance warning of...

France 24 1 months ago

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Trump tells FCC to punish journalist for calling his election results "mixed"

Trump furious at NBC's Kristen Welker for saying he had mixed results in primary endorsements.

Ars Technica 1 months ago

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Why is the EU looking for new member states? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

Iceland has voted against reopening EU membership talks, with 52.8 percent rejecting the government's proposal. This comes as the EU wants to expand and strengthen unity. But why does the EU want to expand? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

Euronews 1 months ago

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Does the EU need more member states? Take our poll

After Iceland voted ‘no’ to joining the EU, what’s the status of European enlargement? Nine candidate countries are waiting in line, but so far none is as close to accession as Iceland would have been.

Euronews 1 months ago

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Spanish PM Sanchez says Israel and Russia spread disinformation on Ceuta migrant crisis

Centre-left Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday alleged that social networks linked to Israel and Russia had spread disinformation about the July migrant crisis in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. He said the alleged smear campaign, which he...

France 24 1 months ago

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Présidentielle 2027 : la petite musique de l’union au centre pour contrer le RN et LFI

Face à la dynamique électorale du Rassemblement national et de La France insoumise, la question d’une candidature unique se pose à gauche comme dans le bloc central et à droite. L’électorat pourrait être tenté de voter utile dès le premier tour pour...

Le Monde 1 months ago

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Germany news: Merkel tells voters to 'stand up' for democracy

Former German Chancellor Merkel has weighed in on elections in Saxony-Anhalt, where the far-right AfD leads the polls. Meanwhile, German firms paid out a record sum to employees on sick leave last year. DW has more.

DW News 1 months ago