German Federal Elections aftermath and growing support for AfD

Six weeks after the German federal elections, dissatisfaction is growing as more Germans shift their support to the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, now at 24% support. The CDU/CSU has lost one in six of its voters since the election. Coalition talks with the SPD have led to compromises by CDU leader Friedrich Merz.

Austrian Government Coalition Talks

Austria's conservative chancellor Karl Nehammer broke off coalition talks with the Social Democrats to form the country's next government, leading to his resignation and the likelihood of a fresh election.