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Cem Özdemir, top candidate of the Greens, Manuel Hagel, top candidate of Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Markus Frohnmaier, top candidate of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) (L-R) address a press conference at the regional parliament after exit polls were announced in the state elections on March 8, 2026 in Stuttgart, southern Germany.

AfD Breaks Historic Ceiling in Western Germany

Javier Villamor March 9, 2026

The right-wing populist party reached 19% in Sunday’s state elections, while the SPD collapsed and the liberals did not make it into parliament.

Ursula von der Leyen closeup of face half turned toward camera

Brussels’ Tough Talk on Borders Is Fooling No One

Lauren Smith July 9, 2025

The political establishment is ramping up the rhetoric on migration in an attempt to outflank the populist Right. Voters will see right through it.