Currently, the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU), are ahead in polls compiled by the Berlin-based election research institute Infratest Dimap. The Union parties enjoy a lead of more than 10 per cent points over th
Elon Musk has caused controversy by endorsing Germany's far-right AfD party during a live-streamed address. His comments, particularly on nationalism and immigration, have sparked protests and criticism from German leaders.
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's far-right Otzma Yehudit party quit the coalition on Sunday morning, just as the ceasefire agreement with Hamas in the Gaza Strip came into effect.
Israel's Minister of National Security and far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir strongly criticised the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, calling it "reckless." He said that the deal would undermine the achievements of the war and emphasised that if the deal is approved, his party, O
Austria's ruling conservatives on Sunday appointed Christian Stocker, the secretary-general of the Austrian People's Party (OVP), as their interim leader after former Chancellor Karl Nehammer stepped down following the collapse of coalition talks, Al Jazeera reported citing Kronen Zeitung
Nehammer said, "After the breakoff of the coalition talks I am going to do the following: I will step down both as chancellor and party chairman of the People's Party in the coming days."
The German government has accused Tesla CEO and entrepreneur Elon Musk of interfering in the country's upcoming election after he endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), according to a report by Euro News.
The political landscape in Europe has shifted to the right in 2024, with the rise of right-wing and far-right parties observed in European elections as well as national elections in countries like Portugal and Austria, as reported by Euronews on Tuesday.
This comes amid ongoing political turmoil following the 'controversial' elections in October. The polls were marred by reports from observers citing incidents of bribery and double voting.
The day began with high tension and the possibility of violence, but the situation calmed down in major cities like Liverpool and London as counter-protesters turned out in large numbers.
Amid the ongoing protest in United Kingdom, Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the protest and stated that 'this is not a protest it is organised violent thuggery.'