Feb 21, 2025 · Around 59.2 million Germans will be eligible to vote on February 23rd this year (out of a total population of about 84 million), according to estimates from the Federal …

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Feb 23, 2025 · The conservative parties, made up of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU), are leading the election race, with …

Dec 17, 2024 · February Germans will go to the polls to vote in a snap election on February 23rd.The elections are being held more than six months ahead of the original date for the vote …

Dec 18, 2024 · With the vote of confidence behind us, and Germany firmly on track for a national snap election on February 23rd, political parties are now in full-blown campaign mode.. The …

Jan 16, 2025 · Meanwhile, auto-industry giants BMW, Porsche and Audi came fourth, fifth and six in the rankings respectively.. The biggest leap in the rankings this year was achieved by tea …

Jan 8, 2025 · Here are a few of the significant ones to be aware of: The conservative bids to revoke dual citizenship and tighten immigration. The Union, Germany’s leading conservative …

Feb 28, 2025 · For the some 1.9 billion Muslims around the world, Ramadan is one of the holiest times of the year, marking a time of deep reflection, community, fasting and spiritual …

Jan 27, 2025 · What are the CDU's new immigration policy proposals? Following Merz's call last week for "fundamental changes" to asylum policy, German media outlets, including …

Jan 24, 2025 · Germany votes. Germans will go to the ballot box on February 23rd to vote in a national snap election. The conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) and its Bavarian sister …