Reuters: New German leftist BSW party threatens pro-Ukraine stance in eastern state coalitions
The party is leveraging its position in three German states to pressure mainstream parties into opposing military support for Ukraine.
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German MPs move to ban pro-Russian AfD party through constitutional court
Lawmakers from various German parties are preparing a case to ban the AfD, arguing that the party violates constitutional principles and human dignity.
Expert warns populist surge in Germany boosts anti-Ukraine sentiment
Russian disinformation and opposition to military support for Ukraine are finding traction in Germany, fueled by insufficient explanations from the German authorities why suport for the country is important, warns a foreign policy expert.
Assistant of German far-right AfD top candidate for EU elections arrested in China spy case
An individual linked to the far-right AfD party's leading candidate for the EU elections was among those arrested for alleged spying for China, raising concerns about its political ties.
Russia suspected of funneling funds to Germany’s AfD party for pro-Russian messaging
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is being investigated for potential involvement in a Russian influence operation. Reports suggest that hundreds of thousands of euros from a pro-Putin network were directed to European politicians, including AfD members.
Media: Pro-Russian Bundestag aide unmasked as FSB asset
A German MP’s aide sought over 90,000 euros from his FSB handler to finance legal efforts to limit German arms transfers to Ukraine, a journalistic investigation shows.
Germany’s AfD plans visit to Russia and “eastern Ukraine” for “own picture of situation”
The German far-right political party AFD announced it will travel to Russia and eastern Ukraine, ostensibly meaning Russian-occupied…