Politics
state of Saxony
Initial exit polls give the centre – right Christian Democrats ( CDU ) a narrow lead over the far – right Alternative for Germany ( AfD ) in parliamentary elections in the eastern German state of Saxony . dpa
NUDO extends current leadership terms to May next year
The National Unity Democratic Organisation ( NUDO ) national council resolved to extend the terms of all current party leaders and leadership structures , up until the next congress to be held in 2025 . A media statement by
Voters in two eastern German states casting ballots in key elections
Voters in the eastern German states of Thuringia and Saxony are casting their ballots on Sunday in state parliamentary elections that could upend the balance of power in both states and reverberate nationwide . Polls ahead of Sunday ‘
Exit poll: Far-right AfD to win election in German state of Thuringia
The far – right Alternative for Germany ( AfD ) will claim a clear victory in state parliamentary elections in the German state of Thuringia , well ahead of the second – place conservative Christian Democrats ( CDU ),
Populist split on German left a ‘gift’ to the far right, leader says
The co – leader of Germany ‘ s far – left Die Linke ( The Left ) blamed the upstart populist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance ( BSW ) for the party ‘ s poor showing in state parliamentary elections in
Thuringia midday voter turnout seen steady at 32% versus 2019
Midday voter turnout for the state elections in Germany ‘ s Thuringia on Sunday was 32 % – about the same as it was for the last election five years ago , when 31 . 2 % of voters
Voters in two eastern German states casting ballots in key elections
Voters in the eastern German states of Thuringia and Saxony are casting their ballots on Sunday in state parliamentary elections that could upend the balance of power in both states and reverberate nationwide . Polls ahead of Sunday ‘
Exit poll: Far-right AfD to win election in German state of Thuringia
The far – right Alternative for Germany ( AfD ) will claim a clear victory in state parliamentary elections in the German state of Thuringia , well ahead of the second – place conservative Christian Democrats ( CDU ),