In Berlin, Germany, young attendees gather at the final Die Linke election rally where co-lead candidate Heidi Reichinnek addressed the crowd ahead of the snap federal parliamentary elections. Notably, almost half of young German voters supported either far-right or far-left parties in the recent national elections, with a noticeable gender divide in extreme political leanings among the youth. This trend raises questions about why German youth are increasingly gravitating towards the political extremes.
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Kemi Badenoch criticized the government's handling of the economy, questioning the need for an emergency budget following the Chancellor's recent budget announcement. Sir Keir Starmer defended Labour's economic record, highlighting record investment, interest rate cuts, and rising wages under their leadership. The government's proposed overhaul of the benefits system, including changes to Pip eligibility, has sparked backlash for being seen as targeting the poorest in society to balance public finances. Full Article
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