Elections

Voting in Leipzig Migrants’ Council selection process

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The Migrants' Council of Leipzig will be reappointed this year with a new process including votes. Candidate Alexandra Athanasopoulou Köpping gives us the ins and outs of this special body that aims to be the voice of international Leipzigers.

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US Capitol chaos: a closer look

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This week's events at the Capitol building in Washington DC shook the world and further eroded the foundation of US democracy. Scott Galvao takes a closer look at the situation and its instigators.

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Saxony Elects: encouraging startup spirit and diversity

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A review of the Saxon election candidates' debate earlier this week at Basislager Coworking, focusing on entrepreneurship and inclusion of foreigners.

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Leipzig elections: Die Linke and Grüne win; AfD grows

In Leipzig, Die Linke won in percentage of votes for city council, and Die Grünen for the European Parliament. Still, the far-right AfD had the most impressive gains, now having more city council seats than the SPD, besides a lawmaker in Brussels.

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It’s time to take the right wing seriously

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"I don’t know how to defeat the AfD, but I have the feeling that calling them Nazis is not going to help, as this will further deflect from the real issues at stake."

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The day after: German election results in summary

"Like everyone today, I've been grappling with the election results. Friends overseas asked me for an insider overview and I found myself writing many long emails. So here are some facts I put together as an article."

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