Olaf Scholz

Final push for votes as German frontrunner vows to lead in Europe

Germany's rival political leaders take their fight for votes right to the last minute before a pivotal election.

German voters go to the polls on Sunday in a pivotal vote focused on immigration, security and the economy.

The AfD party could become the second biggest in the German parliament after elections on Sunday.

Several European countries are furious at feeling they have to dance to the US tune on Ukraine, says Katya Adler.

The PM says "a US security guarantee is the only way to effectively deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again".

Germany's Bundestag descends into recrimination after a "firewall" against working with the far-right cracks.

Friedrich Merz says he will close Germany's borders to irregular migrants, including those with a right to protection.

The EU's two leading members were reacting to the US president-elect's plans to acquire Denmark's autonomous territory.

Although some of Europe's leaders have found favour with the billionaire, others are worried by his interventions.

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