Germany elections

Elon Musk’s star power fails to help far-right AfD win German election

Elon Musk’s star power fails to help far-right AfD win German election

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In spite of the Tesla CEO’s best efforts, the AfD performed no better than had been expected when snap elections ...

German voters head to the polls this weekend where many hope for a leadership comeback: ‘All Europe is watching this election’

German voters head to the polls this weekend where many hope for a leadership comeback: ‘All Europe is watching this election’

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“We are sometimes afraid of German leadership,” said a European diplomat. “But it is difficult to live without it”. Read ...

Volkswagen CFO delivers broadside to unproductive workers as China emerges as a potential buyer of factories

Volkswagen CFO delivers broadside to unproductive workers as China emerges as a potential buyer of factories

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Volkswagen CFO Arno Antlitz said the carmaker wouldn’t invest in unproductive factories, paving way for new battle with workers. Read ...

Elon Musk accused of trying to weaken Europe with support for far-right AfD party

Elon Musk accused of trying to weaken Europe with support for far-right AfD party

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Germany’s vice chancellor said Musk’s comments calling the far-right AfD a “last spark of hope” weren’t made out of ignorance. ...

German President dissolves parliament and calls February 23 election

German President dissolves parliament and calls February 23 election

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The move to force an early election is unusual in German politics, having only happened once since reunification in 1990. ...