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This week’s key events presented by Euronews’ head of EU news, Jeremy Fleming-Jones.

German chancellor candidates have spoken publicly to their supporters after exit polls came out indicating the results of the country’s snap federal election results.

German are set to vote for their next leader on Sunday in the country’s snap federal election. The election is expected to feature a high voter turnout with incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz up against a considerable opposition from the CDU and far-right AfD parties.

Germans abroad are calling for electoral reforms after issues with mail-in voting prevented many from casting a ballot in Sunday’s crucial federal elections.

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Top German politicians and chancellor candidates faced off one last time in a debate on local broadcaster ZDF ahead of Sunday’s federal elections. The war in Ukraine dominated an agenda packed with contentious topics which included immigration and the economy.

One month after Donald Trump’s return to the White House, relations between the United States and the European Union are becoming increasingly fraught.

The head of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) delegation in the European Parliament, René Aust, is counting on at least 21% of the votes in Sunday’s general election, but played down suggestions it might leave Europe of Sovereign Nations for larger Patriots for Europe group

During the debate the candidates touched on migration, the economy, and security.

The AfD received €2.35 million from Gerhard Dingler, allegedly funnelled through him by billionaire Henning Conle, risking a €7 million fine if confirmed.