Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Michael Kretschmer, a key ally of Germany's Friedrich Merz, has sparked debate by suggesting cooperation with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) ahead of September state elections. Merz insists on maintaining a political firewall against the AfD, citing Germany's historical responsibility, but Kretschmer argues against such taboos, urging dialogue with all parties.

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is gaining momentum ahead of regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where it aims to secure a significant vote share. The party, which achieved its best national result in 2023, is holding a convention to extend the leadership of Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla while facing protests and concerns over its governance capabilities.

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is gaining momentum, capitalizing on government unpopularity and aiming for power in eastern regional elections. The party seeks a 40% vote share in Saxony-Anhalt's September 6 election, with aspirations to lead a state government for the first time, despite mainstream parties refusing cooperation and security concerns.

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is holding a convention to extend the leadership of Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla, following their strong 2024 national election performance. The party aims to secure 40% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt's September 6 state election, potentially gaining power in Germany's eastern regions, while mainstream parties maintain a 'firewall' against collaboration.

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is gaining momentum as it prepares for regional elections in eastern Germany, aiming to secure a significant political foothold. The party, now the largest opposition force nationally, seeks to win a majority in Saxony-Anhalt and potentially Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, despite mainstream parties refusing to collaborate with it.

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is holding a convention to extend its leaders' terms and is aiming for a significant vote share in upcoming regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The party faces opposition from mainstream parties, who refuse to cooperate, and security concerns if it gains power, but AfD claims it can govern effectively.

A humpback whale nicknamed 'Timmy' likely died five days after a controversial rescue attempt to return it to the Atlantic Ocean failed. Tracking data showed the whale swam 215 km toward the Baltic Sea before drifting aimlessly, and an autopsy found no injuries or foreign objects causing its death.

Friedrich Merz's coalition government faces pressure to deliver urgent reforms ahead of September state elections in eastern Germany, where the far-right AfD leads in polls. The government aims to pass reforms on taxes, pensions, and care insurance to restore trust and counter economic anxiety, with Merz warning that failure risks AfD victories and challenges to German democracy.