How did a former banker in a same-sex relationship with a Sri-Lankan born woman become the figurehead of Germany's surging far right?

A month before Germany’s federal election, chancellor Olaf Scholz has accused his main rival of embracing populism and far-right extremists to secure power.

The chancellor, lagging in the polls ahead of the Feb. 23 election, called for an investigation into why the Afghan suspect was even in Germany.

Multiple casualties were feared after a barrier broke at a Hindu religious festival, the Maha Kumbh Mela, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, The Hindu newspaper reported, citing news agency Press Trust of India (PTI).

Olaf Scholz's comments come after the tech billionaire has been voicing his support on X for the far-right Alternative for Germany party.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz accused his main rival in the federal elections next month of breaking a taboo by signaling his openness to pushing disputed measures on migration through parliament with the far-right Alternative for Germany.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has slammed Elon Musk support for right-wing parties in Europe calling it completely unacceptable Read Full Article at RTcom

Freedom of speech should not be used for promoting extreme-right views German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has stated Read Full Article at RTcom

Chancellor Olaf Scholz Tuesday criticised Elon Musk's support for "extreme ... Earlier this month Musk hosted Alice Weidel, the AfD's candidate to be German chancellor, for a wide-ranging livestream chat on X. He has previously attacked Scholz on X ...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned Elon Musk's support for the far-right in Europe, calling it "completely unacceptable" on Friday. Musk recently stated that only the far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD),

As the AfD gains popularity, its critics are seeking to take away voters’ ability to support or reject the party.