Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder attended Vladimir Putin's birthday celebration in Moscow, prompting sharp criticism across party lines in Germany.
In Lower Saxony, voters decided on numerous mayors and district administrators in runoffs across 123 municipalities, indicating a clear defeat for the AfD.
The state election in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 2026 is approaching. Initial results will be presented in a live graphic, providing an overview of the election outcomes for the parties.
The eight CDU state premiers have reaffirmed their support for Chancellor Friedrich Merz in a joint statement. Their comments follow speculation about a possible leadership change.
Numerous large-scale events are registered for the upcoming state election weekend in Saxony-Anhalt, prompting the police to deploy all available forces.
Union parliamentary group leader Thorsten Frei emphasized that collaboration with the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt would be unacceptable. This aligns with a nationwide fundamental resolution of the CDU.
In light of the ongoing heat, the German Association of Towns and Municipalities calls for a national effort to ensure water supply and climate adaptation in municipalities.
In the fall, the Union and SPD will decide on the successor to Federal President Steinmeier. The SPD advocates for a female candidate, while the CDU's position is less clear.
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