The far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, had a very successful night in two states, despite its state chapters’ classification as “extremist” by German domestic intelligence.
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East Germans Lean Toward Extremes in State Elections
The Alternative for Germany party was on course to win in Thuringia, according to projections, in what was seen as a worrying sign of the health of German democracy.
What to Watch For in East German State Elections on Sunday
The prospect of a strong performance by the far-right Alternative for Germany party in two state elections is only one of the problems for Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
U.K.’s Starmer Wants to ‘Turn a Corner on Brexit.’ What Does That Mean?
On a trip to Germany, Prime Minister Keir Starmer exchanged warm words with Germany’s chancellor, Olaf Scholz. But a reset with the European Union will depend on actions too.
Germany’s State Elections Are Likely to Reveal a Still-Divided Country
Closely watched elections in the former East Germany are likely to reveal a still-divided country and yield a worrying challenge to Berlin.
Solingen, Germany, Becomes Reluctant Symbol of Migration Battles
After the fatal stabbing, which prosecutors say was committed by a Syrian who was rejected for asylum, the city of Solingen finds itself at the center of a longstanding debate over migrants.
Germany’s Aid to Ukraine Comes Under New Strain
With a budget shortfall for 2025 and evidence mounting that Ukraine blew up natural-gas pipelines between Germany and Russia, German aid to Ukraine is under pressure.
Inside the Russian Prisoner Swap: Long Johns, Forensics and a Bound Killer
The complex choreography caught some prisoners being freed in their robes and slippers, unaware of their fates, and required forensic experts to make positive identifications.
Germany Grapples With ‘Difficult Decision’ in Prisoner Swap
By releasing a convicted assassin, Germany played a critical role in securing the freedom of 16 people held in Russia. But the decision has raised questions about political influence in legal cases.
Evan Gershkovich and 23 Others Freed From Russian Prisons in Major Swap
The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was among 24 people released in a seven-nation, painstakingly negotiated deal that President Biden hailed as a triumph of diplomacy.