
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz accused the far-right AfD and socialist Left Party of deliberately fueling division and exploiting chaos for political gain, as the Nord Stream sabotage trial opened in Hamburg with pro-Ukraine demonstrations and defense challenges to war crime charges.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has criticized far-right and far-left parties for exploiting social divisions, while Germany faces legal proceedings over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions and economic pressures from energy inflation.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz accuses the far-right AfD and the socialist Left Party of deliberately fueling division and seeking political advantage from chaos. DW has the latest.
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz accuses the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and socialist Left Party of fueling division and exploiting discontent for political gain
The AfD leads national polls, while the Left Party has emerged as Berlin's largest party
A man has gone on trial accused of playing a role in the 2022 explosion at the Nord Stream gas pipelines
Here is a roundup of all the headlines across Germany on Wednesday, October 14:
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Nord Stream sabotage trial will continue with further witness testimony and evidence examination over the coming weeks.
Very likely · Within weeks
Lufthansa's acquisition of a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal will receive regulatory approval and proceed to completion.
Likely · Within months
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will deliver his EU priorities speech ahead of the Brussels summit as scheduled.
Certain · Within hours

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The Saxony-Anhalt state parliament passed a motion demanding an end to German aid for Ukraine, driven by a coalition of the far-right AfD and the populist BSW. While the motion lacks federal legal authority, it signals growing cooperation between the two parties.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces political pressure ahead of a major EU policy address. Meanwhile, the trial of Serhii K., a Ukrainian national accused of the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, has commenced in Hamburg amid rising inflation and social unrest.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivers a major policy address ahead of an EU summit, while a Ukrainian man stands trial in Hamburg for the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, and annual inflation climbs to 3.3% driven by energy costs.

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