AfD Faces Internal and External Pressure
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Thuringian AfD leader Björn Höcke is increasing his influence within the federal party ahead of a leadership vote. Meanwhile, Saxony-Anhalt's Minister-President ruled out coalition with the AfD, while the CDU leader warned against political isolation amid the party's rise.
AfD state convention in Bavaria met with large counter-demonstrations
- The Bavarian branch of the AfD party is holding a two-day state convention amid multiple counter-demonstrations. - Approximately 1,000 opponents gathered in Passau before the event, with a total of 5,000 participants expected across various protests. - A key focus of the convention is the election of a new state board, featuring a contested race for the chairmanship between incumbent Stephan Pro…
EU and AFD Sign Sh32.5 Billion Deal to Boost Mwanza Water and Sanitation
- The European Union and the French Development Agency (AFD) signed a 32.5 billion Tanzanian Shilling agreement to improve water and sanitation in Mwanza. - The LVWATSAN II program, funded by grants a…
Bavarian AfD holds state convention amid leadership contest and counter-protests
- The Bavarian branch of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is holding its state convention in Passau. - The convention includes a contested election for the state leadership position, with curre…
EU, AFD Fund Major Water Project in Mwanza Worth Sh600 Billion
- The European Union and the French Development Agency (AFD) will fund a water project in Mwanza, Tanzania, costing over 600 billion Tanzanian shillings. - The LVWATSAN II project aims to improve wate…
German Left Party Congress Tackles AfD, Middle East Conflict
- The Left Party in Germany began its three-day federal party congress in Potsdam, focusing on strategy against the AfD and government reforms. - The congress will address the party's stance on the Mi…
Left Party leadership candidate Pantisano open to alliance against AfD
- Luigi Pantisano, a candidate for the leadership of Germany's Left Party (Die Linke), aims to better connect with the working population. - He stated a willingness to form an alliance with the CDU to…
