AfD, Germany and CDU

Germany's CDU vows to make AfD 'as small as possible again'
The man likely to lead Germany's next government says there would be no cooperation with the far-right AfD. Friedrich Merz's conservative CDU/CSU bloc has faced flak after accepting AfD support on legislation.
Tens of thousands protest across Germany against far-right CDU and AfD collaboration
Over the weekend, tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Germany to protest against the CDU and AfD.
Germany’s far-right AfD party is obsessed with Trump and Musk
You have to make a decision. Do you want to have the party of [Chancellor] Olaf Scholz and all those eunuchs? Or are you on our side, with Elon Musk and Donald Trump? Which side has more sex appeal?”
Germany: Protesters decry CDU/CSU over AfD collaboration
Protests have erupted across Germany in the wake of two contentious parliamentary votes on immigration, with marchers venting anger at the conservative bloc for breaking the taboo on collaborating with the far-right AfD.
German far-Right firewall may be crumbling as conservatives agree to work with AfD
Right” could crumble after the frontrunner to win next month’s election said he could work with Alternative for Germany (AfD) to tighten immigration laws.
German lawmakers can’t agree whether to seek ban on far-right AfD
Many mainstream leaders worry a pre-election debate on banning Alternative for Germany will only boost the party ahead of a national election.
Germany: Mass protests after far-right AfD helps CDU/CSU
A non-binding motion to restrict immigration has sparked outrage after citizens said the conservative CDU/CSU broke a promise not to work with the far-right AfD. Protesters in Berlin gathered outside CDU headquarters.
Germany: Tens of Thousands Protest in Berlin Against AfD Cooperation - 59231042
More than 60,000 people gathered in Berlin on Sunday, February 2, 2025, to protest any collaboration between mainstream political parties and the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). They demanded a strong political "firewall" to isolate the party.
Thousands across Germany protest against CDU and AfD and far-right policy
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Germany to protest against the CDU's migration policy and its voting behaviour in the Bundestag. View on euronews
Berlin: 160,000 protest against CDU-AfD collaboration
The rally in the German capital comes in the wake of the conservative CDU/CSU leaning on the support of the far-right AfD in parliament to push through a migration bill. Protesters chanted "Shame on you CDU.
‘Utterly terrifying’ poll reveals Elon Musk effect pushing far-right AfD closer to power in Germany
Exclusive: New polling from Germany appears to suggest the intervention by the world’s richest man could have a significant ...
Analysis: Germany’s establishment blocks the AfD – for now
It was perhaps the most dramatic week for German politics in decades as the Bundestag on Friday held three nail-biting votes ...
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German parliament rejects opposition migration bill backed by far-right AfD
Bill calling for tougher rules on migration widely criticised for undermining ‘firewall’ against working with far right.
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Protests over AfD-backed migration reforms draw 20,000 in Hamburg
More than 20,000 people demonstrated in the northern German city of Hamburg on Friday against efforts by the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) to push through reforms to migration laws in ...
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Merkel, Musk and the far right: What is going on in Germany’s election?
As Germans prepare to vote on Feb. 23, an almighty argument over whether mainstream parties should work with the ...
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Merkel Condemns CDU-AfD Alliance: A Call for Democratic Unity
Angela Merkel criticizes CDU leader Friedrich Merz for using far-right support to pass a motion, breaking a German political taboo. Merkel urges democratic parties to unite against extremism, as the ...
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Mass protests targeted CDU offices around the country, parcel and letter deliveries are still delayed due to previous strike ...
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GERMANY: Splits Emerge In CDU Over AfD Support For Immigration Bill
It is unclear whether the high-profile Influx Limitation Act will pass today in the Bundestag, or indeed even be debated. At late notice, liberal Free Democratic Party (FDP) leader in the Bundestag ...