The party is alienating even like-minded politicians in Europe with its demands for re-migration and leaving the EU. While Marine Le Pen and Co. are toning down in order to come to power, the AfD is focusing on fundamental opposition.
By Till Hoppe
At its first party conference, the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance presents itself as a peace party and an alternative for disappointed voters. It becomes clear that Wagenknecht as a person remains the most important programmatic message.
By Vera Weidenbach
The FDP will elect its candidates for the European elections on Sunday. Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann is the frontrunner. However, there is a tussle behind her.
By Maximilian Stascheit
Once, Christian Lindner brought Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann from Düsseldorf to Berlin as a hopeful figure for the FDP. Now, he is likely relieved that she will soon be in Brussels.
By Maximilian Stascheit
With the government reshuffle in France, Clément Beaune has lost his post as transport minister. Apparently, he now wants to focus on Brussels. President Macron has to decide between a national and a European campaign for the European elections.
By Claire Stam
She was Chair of the European Affairs Committee and Minister for Europe. Now CDU politician Marion Walsmann is Thuringia's only member in the European Parliament. She warns of the negative consequences for her federal state if the AfD makes further gains in the European elections.
By Redaktion Table
Political compromises on 102 open legislative procedures should be negotiated by February 9. Otherwise, adoption in the European Parliament before the elections is no longer possible. An emergency procedure is now to ensure that the co-legislators have time until March 14 in individual cases.
By Markus Grabitz
French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne has resigned after 20 months as head of government. President Emmanuel Macron can now form a new government. In this way, he wants to strengthen his role ahead of the European elections, as he is under massive pressure.
By Claire Stam
There is great concern that the European elections and other elections in the EU this year will be influenced from outside. Disinformation campaigns are the main focus of attention, but political parties can also become a gateway.
By Falk Steiner
The SPD is preparing for the European elections in June. Five years ago, the party had fallen to a historic low. This time, General Secretary Kevin Kühnert's campaign has one main purpose: to mobilize as many voters as possible.
By Horand Knaup
