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Demonstrations against the far right are being held in cities across Germany. But do the protesters have the resources to stand up to right-wing extremism over the longer term? Once the initial enthusiasm wears off and differences of opinion come to the fore, is the movement doomed to failure because of the diversity of its participants?

Are demonstrations enough to save democracy?

Can the demonstrations against the far right in Germany be turned into a sustainable movement for democracy?

Germany against the far right

"Your body, my choice": this shocking slogan by far-right influencer Nick Fuentes went viral after Donald Trump's victory. A focus on the burgeoning online world of the manosphere where misogyny is widespread.

Masculism: Uncontrolled Mysogyny

A focus on the burgeoning online world of the manosphere where misogyny is widespread.

The World in Images

The leader of the centre-right CDU/CSU, Friedrich Merz, is the favourite to be Germany’s next chancellor. But does this key figure in German politics since the departure of Angela Merkel have what it takes to lead? 

German Elections 2025

The centre-right leader is the favourite to be Germany’s next chancellor. But does he have what it takes to lead? 

Friedrich Merz: Germany's Next Chancellor?

Roberto Saviano, author of Gomorrah, a book, film, and series on the Italian mafia is a writer who does not shy away from denouncing organised crime in Italy and the world. In this interview he talks about his latest book which deals with the Sicilian judge Roberto Falcone who fought the mafia, and about organised crime in Europe.

An Interview with Roberto Saviano

Roberto Saviano, the author of "Gomorrah", writes about his role model: Judge Falcone, who was murdered by the Mafia in 1992.

"The mafia is the vanguard of capitalism'

"You know me", Chancellor Angela Merkel used to say to her electorate to show that she could be trusted. The same could be said of Olaf Scholz, currently still in office. But who is the leader of the centre-left SPD? And could he remain chancellor after the election?

Who is the leader of the centre-left SPD? And could he remain chancellor after the election?

Olaf Scholz: Can He Win?

The billionaire owner of X has announced loud and clear his support for the AFD in the upcoming German federal elections. Research shows that bots on his social media platform are artificially boosting the AFD message, to the detriment of other parties.

Bots on Musk's social media platform are artificially boosting the AFD message, to the detriment of other parties.

How Elon Musk is Manipulating the German Election

On 16 December 2024, German chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of confidence in the Bundestag, the German parliament. Since then, parliament has been dissolved and new federal elections have been organised, initially planned for September 2025. The voting system will be majority and proportional and will almost systematically lead to the formation of a coalition, which is necessary to elect the future chancellor.

On 23 February 2025, the German federal elections are due to take place. The voting system will be both majority and proportional.

German elections: how does it work?

Following the Magdeburg Christmas market attack and several knife attacks in the rest of Germany, the themes of security and migration are being heavily debated ahead of the federal elections. An overview of the proposals of the different parties. 

At the top of worries for Germans, immigration is polarising politics in Germany.

German elections: Immigration policy

The old flat-share may become a relic of the past now that “co-living” is become increasingly popular. A type of communal living with hotel-like services, these unique housing units are popular among young city dwellers and digital nomads alike. Beyond flexible leases, “co-living” units offer affordable rent in cities with sky-high prices.

Welcome to the New Flatshare

“Co-living” is a new trend that is gaining ground in a growing number of European cities.

Co-living

The video sharing platform was founded 20 years ago this year. The World in Images explores the productions of one of the most successful French youtubers: Ludoc has generated millions of video views with his engaging content.

20 Years of YouTube

As YouTube celebrates 20 years, we look at the engaging content of one of France’s most successful youtubers.

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Friedrich Merz: Germany's Next Chancellor?

"The mafia is the vanguard of capitalism'

Olaf Scholz: Can He Win?

How Elon Musk is Manipulating the German Election

German elections: how does it work?

German elections: Immigration policy

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Germany against the far right

The World in Images

Friedrich Merz: Germany's Next Chancellor?

"The mafia is the vanguard of capitalism'

Olaf Scholz: Can He Win?

How Elon Musk is Manipulating the German Election

German elections: how does it work?

German elections: Immigration policy

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