Yabloko’s projected Novgorod seat may preserve its ballot access for future State Duma races after federal exclusions and campaign restrictions.
Germany’s CDU/CSU support falls to 20%, with far-right AfD leading polls ahead of key state elections, reflecting volatile voter behavior and shifting political allegiances.
Germany's Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder resigns amid internal CDU tensions, with Steffen Bilger nominated as his successor during a period of significant policy challenges.
CSU leader Alexander Hoffmann urges Ukraine to transfer advanced drone technologies to Germany under an intergovernmental agreement, aiming to enhance Bundeswehr's defense capabilities.
A recent Insa poll finds 45% of Germans oppose banning the far-right AfD, which leads CDU/CSU by 8%. The divided public opinion reflects broader questions about political isolation and democratic resilience in Germany.
Sources close to Chancellor Friedrich Merz dismiss claims of his early replacement as unfounded, despite declining public support and media speculation amid Germany’s political challenges.