- 2d ago
Söder announces 2028 re-election bid, defends Merz's reshuffle, and warns against AfD cooperation
Bavarian premier Markus Söder used the ZDF Sommerinterview to confirm his 2028 candidacy, defend Chancellor Merz's cabinet reshuffle, and draw a sharp line against cooperation with the AfD, while also addressing the Berlin CSD attack.
- 6d ago
SPD youth demand debate on backing AfD-backed judges in Thuringia's top court
The SPD's youth wing is pressing for an internal party discussion, as the far-right AfD's blocking minority forces Thuringia's coalition to consider its candidate for the state's highest court.
- Jun 13
Ex-finance minister Steinbrück proposes red lines instead of strict firewall for dealing with AfD
Former German finance minister Peer Steinbrück calls for a shift from the strict 'firewall' against the far-right AfD to a red-line policy that allows conditional cooperation, while seeking to strip Thuringia party leader Björn Höcke of his right to stand for election.