Terrorism, Migrants, Extremism at Top of Germans’ Fears Ahead of Election
Terrorism, political extremism, and social tensions due to mass migration are Germans’ greatest concerns ahead of the federal election, according to a survey.

Terrorism, political extremism, and social tensions due to mass migration are Germans’ greatest concerns ahead of the federal election, according to a survey.
BERLIN (AP) — A poll of German voters shows Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative bloc’s lead widening as the main challenger Social Democrats continue to lose support.
BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives won a state election Sunday in their center-left rivals’ traditional heartland, a stinging blow to the German leader’s challenger in September’s national election.
An election Sunday in Germany’s most populous state is serving as a prelude to September’s national vote. It could give conservative Chancellor Angela Merkel new momentum in her quest for a fourth term – or offer her center-left challenger some relief.
Christian Social Union (CSU) leader Horst Seehofer has praised President-Elect Donald J. Trump and has invited him to Bavaria.