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Campaign catchup: Europe’s right ascends, Lib Dems jump first, ReformCon cosy up

In today’s newsletter: What swings toward the right in Germany, France, Belgium and beyond might mean for the UK election

The Guardian - UK

Far-Right Parties Gain Ground In European Parliament Elections

Far-right parties gain ground in EU elections, influencing policy decisions and power dynamics.

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European election dents German leader's authority, boosts conservatives and the far right

Dismal results for Germany’s governing parties in the European Parliament election have dented Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s authority and could prompt even more of the infighting that just cost the government dearly

The Independent UK

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Far right surges in EU vote, topping polls in Germany, France, Austria

French President Emmanuel Macron calls snap election after National Rally doubles vote share of centrist Renaissance.

Al Jazeera

German exit polls point to far right gains in European election and a weak government showing

Exit polls point to very weak results for Germany’s governing parties and gains for the far-right Alternative for Germany in Sunday’s vote for the European Parliament, while the mainstream conservative opposition is set to remain the country’s strongest political force in the legislature

The Independent UK

Candidate For Germany's Far-right AfD Wounded In Clash

German police said Wednesday that a local election candidate for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) was hurt in the country's west after confronting a man taking down the party's posters.

International Business Times

German far-right politician stabbed days after policeman killed at anti-Islam rally

A police officer was killed in another stabbing during an anti-Islam demonstration in the city just a few days ago

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German Politics In Turmoil Ahead Of European Parliament Elections

Germany's European Parliament elections are influenced by government discord, economic struggles, and far-right controversies.

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Far-Right German Politician Faces Trial For Nazi Slogan Use

Far-right AfD party member faces second trial for using Nazi slogan. Recent scandals cause turmoil within the organization.

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A German court will try a far-right politician next month over a second alleged use of a Nazi slogan

A court says a prominent member of the far-right Alternative for Germany party who was fined for knowingly using a Nazi slogan in a speech will go on trial again next month for allegedly using the slogan a second time

The Independent UK

Gains but no triumph for a far-right German party in local elections in an eastern state

The far-right Alternative for Germany made gains but failed to secure outright victories in local elections in an eastern state where the party is strong and its regional leader, one of the party’s best-known figures, was recently convicted of knowingly using a Nazi slogan in a speech

The Independent UK

Far-right grouping in European Parliament expels high-flying Alternative for Germany party

A German far-right party set for big gains in upcoming European elections has suffered another setback after it was expelled from a right-wing group in the European Parliament

The Independent UK

German far-right party bans its top European election candidate from campaigning after Nazi remark

Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party has banned its top candidate for next month’s European election from making any more campaign appearances and said he would resign from the party’s board immediately

The Independent UK

Europe’s far right in disarray as Germany’s AfD candidate resigns

Party’s latest controversy highlights growing divisions within European far-right and nationalist groups

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Al Jazeera

Germany’s AfD bans top candidate from EU poll events over Nazi comments

Maximilian Krah recently said Nazi SS members ‘not all criminals’, prompting French far-right allies to shun party.

Radio France Internationale

Far-right 'Reichsbürger' coup trial opens in Germany

The alleged leaders of a suspected far-right plot to topple the German government are on trial in Frankfurt this Tuesday, opening the most prominent proceedings in a case that shocked the country in late 2022.

The Independent UK

Germany’s Prince Reuss in court accused of leading ‘Reichsbürger’ coup plot that shocked the country

The group planned to storm into the parliament building in Berlin and arrest lawmakers, according to prosecutors

International Business Times

German Coup Plot: Who Are The Alleged Ringleaders?

Aristocrat Prince Heinrich XIII Reuss is said to have been the main leader of the coup plot and was supposed to be installed as Germany's new head of state if the bizarre plan had succeeded.

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The Independent UK

The alleged leaders of a suspected German far-right coup plot are going on trial

The alleged leaders of a suspected far-right plot to topple the German government are among nine suspects going on trial in Frankfurt Tuesday, opening the most prominent proceedings in a case that shocked the country in late 2022

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Teenager Surrenders Over Attack On German Political Candidate

Teenager surrenders after attacking politician in Dresden, raising concerns of election violence. Mainstream parties accuse far-right party of fostering in...

France 24

Has Germany’s far-right AfD become a gateway for Chinese and Russian spies?

The arrest this week of an aide to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)'s lead candidate for the European parliamentary elections on accusations of spying for China is yet another blow to a party already tarnished by scandals involving alleged payments from sources close to Moscow.

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German Far-Right Lawmaker Dismisses Assistant Accused Of Spying

German far-right lawmaker dismisses assistant arrested for spying for China, vows to continue as top candidate in upcoming elections despite controversy.

Al Jazeera

German far-right politician on trial for alleged use of banned Nazi slogan

Bjorn Hocke, leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Thuringia, faces three years in prison if convicted.

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Germany's Far Right Financed By Wealthy Retirees

Wealthy retired businessmen supporting Germany's far-right party raise concerns about political influence and democratic integrity.

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Germany's far-right AfD party rises in polls ahead of elections

Learn about the rise of Germany's far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AFD), ahead of crucial elections, as they gain popularity and face controversy.

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