Support for Germany's CDU/CSU drops to 20%, with the far-right AfD leading polls ahead of key state elections, signaling political shifts that may impact the country's startup and investment climate.
A Kremlin-linked disinformation network spreads fake German media content ahead of elections, highlighting urgent needs for cybersecurity and digital verification innovations in the tech sector.
German President Steinmeier urges Europe to uphold international law and order in response to Russia and US geopolitical shifts, highlighting implications for the innovation and venture capital ecosystem.
Germany’s far-right AfD party leads polls despite controversies, influencing political stability and posing challenges for the country’s tech startup and VC ecosystem.
Alexander Eichwald was expelled from Germany's AfD party after a speech mimicking Hitler, sparking debates on far-right politics and its impact on Germany's innovation landscape.