
Support for Germany's CDU/CSU Drops to 2021 Levels Amid Rising AfD Polls
Germany's CDU/CSU support falls to 20%, their lowest in five years, while far-right AfD leads at 28% ahead of September state elections.

Germany's CDU/CSU support falls to 20%, their lowest in five years, while far-right AfD leads at 28% ahead of September state elections.

German President Steinmeier urges Europe to confront geopolitical challenges posed by Russia and the US and warns of rising far-right influence ahead of key regional elections.

A new Insa survey shows Germans split on banning the far-right AfD, which remains ahead of the CDU/CSU, amid low government approval ratings and rising political tensions.

Armenia’s Central Election Commission recounts votes at 637 polling stations, adjusting tallies for major parties ahead of final certification.

Armenia’s ruling party leads parliamentary elections amid opposition disputes and Russia’s trade restrictions, signaling geopolitical shifts that may impact regional markets.

Senior Kremlin officials warned President Putin against harsher internet restrictions amid economic losses and rising public dissatisfaction in Russia.