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Why Europe's Centrist Leaders Are Finally Paying the Price for Decades of ExtremismPolitics

Why Europe's Centrist Leaders Are Finally Paying the Price for Decades of Extremism

Decades of rigid centrist policies and severe austerity across Europe have fostered widespread economic stagnation, paving the way for the rise of the far-right as public dissatisfaction mounts.

Al Jazeera English|September 23, 2026
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Fights for Political Survival Following Devastating Regional Election Losses to the Far-Right AfDPolitics

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Fights for Political Survival Following Devastating Regional Election Losses to the Far-Right AfD

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is fighting for his political survival after his CDU party suffered devastating losses to the far-right AfD in recent regional elections.

Egypt Independent|September 21, 2026|1
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Vows to Fight On After Historic State Election DefeatPolitics

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Vows to Fight On After Historic State Election Defeat

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to remain in office despite his party suffering a disastrous defeat in state elections. The losses highlight growing voter frustration with economic stagnation and rising living costs.

The National|September 21, 2026|1
High-Stakes State Elections in Germany Threaten Chancellor Friedrich Merz Amid Far-Right SurgesPolitics

High-Stakes State Elections in Germany Threaten Chancellor Friedrich Merz Amid Far-Right Surges

Voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania head to the polls as surging far-right and far-left movements threaten the political standing of Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Al Jazeera English|September 20, 2026|1
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Praises Massive €40 Billion UAE Investment as a Vote of ConfidenceEconomy

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Praises Massive €40 Billion UAE Investment as a Vote of Confidence

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed a €40 billion investment from the UAE, calling it a powerful signal of international trust in Germany's economic future.

The National|September 11, 2026
Germany's Far-Right AfD Surges to Victory in Saxony-Anhalt, Sparking Political Uncertainty Across EuropePolitics

Germany's Far-Right AfD Surges to Victory in Saxony-Anhalt, Sparking Political Uncertainty Across Europe

The Alternative for Germany has won the election in Saxony-Anhalt with 44 percent of the vote, pushing the far-right party closer to leading a German state for the first time since World War II.

Al Jazeera English|September 7, 2026|1
Germany's Far-Right AfD Surge in Saxony-Anhalt Can Still Be Defeated, Experts ArguePolitics

Germany's Far-Right AfD Surge in Saxony-Anhalt Can Still Be Defeated, Experts Argue

The far-right AfD's recent electoral success in Saxony-Anhalt has shaken Germany, but mainstream parties can reverse the trend by abandoning anti-immigrant agendas and focusing on urgent socioeconomic reforms.

Al Jazeera English|September 7, 2026
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Set to Begin Official State Visit to GermanyPolitics

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Set to Begin Official State Visit to Germany

President Sheikh Mohamed is visiting Germany on Wednesday to meet with Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Chancellor Friedrich Merz, focusing on economic cooperation and strategic ties.

The National|September 7, 2026