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Michael Kretschmer
Coverage of Michael Kretschmer in the Nexus archive.
- Merz ally challenges Germany’s far-right firewall ahead of crucial state elections
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.
- Car plows into pedestrian zone killing 2 as police detain driver and investigate motive
A car plowed into a pedestrian zone in Leipzig, Germany, killing two people and injuring several others. The driver, a 33-year-old German man, was detained by police. Investigators are working to determine the motive behind the incident.