The ex-head of the Office for the Protection of the Constitution, Hans-Georg Maassen (61), launched the Brandenburg state chapter of the Values Union recently. He intends to bridge the divide between the CDU and AfD, potentially forging a coalition with the far-right party and the Greens.
Economy
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is in the heat of the European election campaign, with discussions on espionage and anti-constitutionalism arising, as well as recurring threats, such as in Miesbach.
German Federal States
Rising instances of violence towards political figures are alarming German authorities as several distressing events have occurred.
German Federal States
Election posters in Thuringia ahead of the local elections on May 26 feature an image of right-wing politician Björn Höcke (52), accompanied by the phrase: "I'm supporting the authentic option for the Saalfeld-Rudolstadt district." These posters differ from the standard AfD blue design and omit...
German Federal States
Michael Kretschmer, the Ministry President of Saxony and a member of the CDU party, has advocated for a 40-hour work week and voiced his disapproval towards part-time employment.
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