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Merz warns that Jews are not safe in Germany, as voters choose parties linked to antisemitism
by Jesse OrineComments Off on Merz warns that Jews are not safe in Germany, as voters choose parties linked to antisemitism
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s warning this week that Jewish life in his country “is no longer safe” reflects concerns voiced by some Jews in Berlin. They are alarmed by the success of the left-wing socialist Left Party in Sunday’s municipal election, which coincides with the rising power of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in […]
Germany’s far-right victory in eastern state election portends ‘disaster’ for centrists
by Jesse OrineComments Off on Germany’s far-right victory in eastern state election portends ‘disaster’ for centrists
The far-right Alternative for Germany’s victory in the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, its second in the region in as many weeks, underscores the growing popularity of the anti-immigration, nationalist party at the expense of the country’s political center. The center-right Christian Democratic Union, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party, had its worst result in any […]
