eastern Germany
Coverage of eastern Germany in the Nexus archive.
- Ulrich Siegmund and the eastern German state the AfD thinks it can win
Ulrich Siegmund and the eastern German state are referenced in connection with the AfD, which believes it can win. Furthermore, the far-right party is reportedly within touching distance of forming its first regional government in a picturesque part of eastern Germany.
- Right-wing AfD threatens eastern Germany's energy transition
Germany's right-wing AfD seeks to revive coal and nuclear power while restricting non-EU immigration. Businesses in eastern Germany caution that these policies may negatively impact the economy.
- Germany’s populist left wants an anti-establishment pact with the far right
Germany’s populist-left party BSW, founded by Sahra Wagenknecht, proposes cooperation with the far-right AfD to challenge mainstream parties, aiming to break the 'firewall' against AfD and prevent its political dominance in eastern Germany.
- Germany news: Far-right push in low-key eastern elections
Local elections in eastern Germany are considered a barometer for upcoming state elections in September. Merz is traveling to London to discuss the Ukraine war, while Putin rejects face-to-face talks.