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Free Voters

The "Freie Wähler" Free Voters are a conservative, populist political party in Germany's southern state of Bavaria.

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Oktoberfest dancers in traditional Bavarian dirndls

Bavaria election: Populism dominates campaign

Bavaria election: Populism dominates campaign

One of Germany's most affluent states is heading to the polls with the incumbent desperate to stay in power.
PoliticsOctober 3, 2023
Bavarian Deputy Premier Hubert Aiwanger holding a speech standing amidst people at a party in a pavilion.

Bavarian politician keeps job despite anti-semitism scandal

Bavarian politician keeps job despite anti-semitism scandal

An anti-semitism scandal around Bavarian deputy premier Hubert Aiwanger has rocked Germany's biggest state.
PoliticsSeptember 5, 202303:06 min
Hubert Aiwanger on the podium in a beer tent, speaking into a microphone

Bavaria: Aiwanger stays on despite alleged Holocaust jokes

Bavaria: Aiwanger stays on despite alleged Holocaust jokes

Hubert Aiwanger has kept his job despite being accused of making antisemitic jokes as a teenager.
SocietySeptember 3, 2023
Hubert Aiwanger speaks into a microphone

Germany: Who is controversial politician Hubert Aiwanger?

Germany: Who is controversial politician Hubert Aiwanger?

The leader of the right-wing populist Free Voters is facing antisemitism allegations just weeks before a crucial vote.
PoliticsAugust 29, 2023
Söder and Aiwanger speak into microfones

Bavaria's CSU, Free Voters reach coalition deal

Bavaria's CSU, Free Voters reach coalition deal

Angela Merkel's conservative Bavarian allies have found their governing partners following punishing elections results.
PoliticsNovember 2, 2018
Landtagswahl in Bayern Freie Wähler

Bavaria's Free Voters — What you need to know

Bavaria's Free Voters — What you need to know

The Free Voters have scored a record number of votes in Bavaria's election and are likely to join the government.
PoliticsOctober 15, 2018
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