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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/23952555

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Austria's President Alexander Van der Bellen has tasked Herbert Kickl, leader of the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), with forming a new government after the collapse of coalition talks among centrist parties.

The FPÖ won 28.8% in the September election, surpassing the conservative Austrian People's Party (ÖVP).

Initially excluded, Kickl is now engaging in coalition talks with the ÖVP, reflecting a shift in political dynamics.

This has drawn parallels to Germany, where far-right AfD leaders predict similar political breakthroughs despite current resistance from mainstream parties.

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cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/51911948

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Asking because I've seen it mention a few times recently and haven't really followed the German news.

What is the general situation? Are the polls giving any party favorite? Is it a topic widely discussed around you?

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/29428215

The German government has quietly cut funding for Zochrot and New Profile, following an earlier defunding of Palestinian NGOs. Some observers fear the move will shrink space for those critical of the Israeli government.

Archived version: https://web.archive.org/web/20250105121210/https://www.dw.com/en/germany-defunds-2-israeli-human-rights-groups/a-71217628

SpinScore: https://spinscore.io/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dw.com%2Fen%2Fgermany-defunds-2-israeli-human-rights-groups%2Fa-71217628

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The Italian prime minister is the latest among leaders who have visited Trump at Mar-a-Lago since his November election win. She is also close to billionaire Elon Musk, who will play a key role in Trump's second term.

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The top diplomats from Germany and France were in Syria on Friday to send what the German minister called a clear signal that Europe and Syria can have a “political new beginning" after Islamist insurgents ousted Bashar Assad. For more, FRANCE 24's international affairs commentator, Douglas Herbert.

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Pelicot edged out Trump and Macron after she waived her anonymity in a highly publicised rape trial of her ex-husband and dozens of other men, insisting that "shame should change sides".

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Choice of Thilo Mischke, author of Around the World In 80 Women, for ARD’s flagship arts show criticised

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