Day: February 23, 2025

BERLIN (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump hailed Sunday as a “great day for Germany” after an election in which the centre-right opposition won first place followed by the far-right AfD with its strongest result ever. “Much like the USA, the people of Germany got tired of the no common sense agenda, especially on energy and immigration,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “This is a

Catholics from across Argentina have flocked to churches to pray for the recovery of native son Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope in history.

The far-right AfD party, which Elon Musk has championed, is set to receive the second highest share of votes.

POLITICO breaks down what the conservatives’ victory means for EU policy and cooperation ― from nuclear weapons to cannabis.

The statement also said the Holy Father “continues to be alert and well oriented” and is still receiving oxygen therapy “at high flows” through his nose.

The conservatives’ expected victory comes despite a historically strong showing by the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD.

Some departments encouraged staff to respond, while others requested employees wait for further guidance.

The 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church has been hospitalized for the past week with a lung infection.

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives were on course for a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday, while Alternative for Germany nearly doubled its support, the strongest showing for a far-right party since the Second World War, projections showed.