https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed The eastern German border city of Görlitz is known for being a charming filming hub - and now for a popular Alternative for Germany (AfD) candidate who came out on top of Sunday's mayoral elections. https://www.thelocal.de/20190527/will-eastern-grlitz-elect-germanys-first-afd-mayor-on-sunday Mon, 27 May 2019 11:18:59 +0200 will-eastern-grlitz-elect-germanys-first-afd-mayor-on-sunday Besides European parliamentary polls this weekend, EU citizens are also able to vote and stand in municipal elections in member countries where they live, even if they are not nationals. https://www.thelocal.de/20190526/what-eu-citizens-living-in-other-countries-need-to-know-about-voting-in-local-elections Sun, 26 May 2019 16:11:58 +0200 what-eu-citizens-living-in-other-countries-need-to-know-about-voting-in-local-elections Each country in the European Union has its own rules for voting in the May 23-26 elections to the bloc's parliament. Here is an overview. https://www.thelocal.de/20190526/what-you-need-to-know-about-how-the-european-elections-work Sun, 26 May 2019 10:57:12 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-how-the-european-elections-work New players are exploiting internet lawlessness to disrupt democracy at this week's European elections, says a new report that points a finger at far-right populists and cyber militias. https://www.thelocal.de/20190525/eu-vote-faces-new-covert-digital-threats-report Sat, 25 May 2019 15:05:35 +0200 eu-vote-faces-new-covert-digital-threats-report Populist and eurosceptic parties have emerged in many countries of the European Union, although not all go as far as wanting a Brexit-style departure. https://www.thelocal.de/20190525/european-elections-what-you-need-to-know-eurosceptics-and-populists Sat, 25 May 2019 10:55:47 +0200 european-elections-what-you-need-to-know-eurosceptics-and-populists Who gets a vote, what are they voting for and why does it matter? Political scientist Tatiana Coutto explains everything you need to know about the EU elections. https://www.thelocal.de/20190524/european-elections-a-beginners-guide-to-the-vote Fri, 24 May 2019 12:32:18 +0200 european-elections-a-beginners-guide-to-the-vote The 2019 elections are a mammoth democratic exercise with profound consequences for European citizens and the global role of the EU. This article from The Conversation spells out five things to look out for that could shape the future of Europe, and the world. https://www.thelocal.de/20190523/five-reasons-why-the-european-elections-really-matter Thu, 23 May 2019 17:16:02 +0200 five-reasons-why-the-european-elections-really-matter Thousands of people marched in cities across Germany on Sunday to protest against nationalist and far-right parties looking to secure more seats in this week's European elections. https://www.thelocal.de/20190520/thousands-rally-in-germany-against-nationalism-before-european-vote Mon, 20 May 2019 10:52:06 +0200 thousands-rally-in-germany-against-nationalism-before-european-vote Voter turnout at European Parliament elections has dropped steadily over the years, hitting a record low of 43 percent at the last poll in 2014. Ahead of the May 23-26 elections for the European Union's assembly, here is an overview. https://www.thelocal.de/20190421/falling-turnout-at-european-elections-the-reasons Sun, 21 Apr 2019 12:16:27 +0200 falling-turnout-at-european-elections-the-reasons It's not often German big business openly dabbles in politics, but many companies are urging their employees to reject eurosceptics and right-wing populists in May 26th European Parliament elections. https://www.thelocal.de/20190409/german-big-business-dives-into-politics-with-pro-eu-message Tue, 09 Apr 2019 16:28:48 +0200 german-big-business-dives-into-politics-with-pro-eu-message Do German voters seek stability in times of crisis? Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives won Sunday's EU elections while the SPD suffered a historic defeat. Newspapers in The Local’s media roundup explore the ramifications for the upcoming German election this autumn. https://www.thelocal.de/20090608/19785 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:23:00 +0200 19785