Germany, Russia

Disinformation blizzard targets Germany before election
Stories of a pre-election state of emergency, police escorts for toddlers and forged ballot papers -- a blizzard of online disinformation has targeted German voters ahead of Sunday's election. One recent false post claimed Chancellor Olaf Scholz had imposed a state of emergency so as to delay Sunday's elections.
German Elections in the Crosshairs: Uncovering Russia's Disinformation Tactics
Germany's interior ministry has raised alarms over a Russian disinformation campaign, linked to 'Storm-1516', targeting the federal election with fake videos in Hamburg and Leipzig. Security agencies have identified pseudo-media sites involved,
Germany warns of Russian disinformation targeting federal election
The country’s Interior Ministry says there were indications that the campaign was linked to ‘Storm-1516,’ a pro-Russian influence operation previously observed in the 2024 U.S. presidential election
Germany warns of Russian disinformation targeting election
Germany's interior ministry on Friday warned of a Russian disinformation operation attempting to influence the country's federal election campaign with fake videos spreading on social media in Hamburg and Leipzig.
Euro Vulnerable Ahead of German Election
The euro fell against the dollar and is vulnerable as markets aren’t pricing in much risk of a stronger-than-expected result from the far-right AfD party in the German election Sunday, according to ING.
Here's what to know about Germany's election this Sunday
An economic slump, an immigration crisis and the lifting of a security blanket provided for decades by the U.S. are issues on the minds of German voters. The far-right AfD is polling in second place.
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Leipzig condemns racist abuse aimed at striker Loïs Openda on social media
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Germany’s Merz says Europe can no longer rely on US protection
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Here's how Germany's anti-extremist firewall eroded ahead of elections, pumped up violence
For decades, Germany maintained a robust ‘firewall’ between the centre-right CDU and the far-right AfD. Political ...
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Cultures collide as Leipzig sees off St. Pauli’s challenge to stay 4th in Bundesliga
Leipzig’s Xavi Simons celebrates after scoring during a Bundesliga soccer match against St. Pauli in Leipzig, Germany, ...