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BizTrip AI Announces Connection With Claude and ChatGPT
Users will be able to manage travel without switching to separate app or website
Scientists Use AI to Find Stable Forms of Molecules for Drug Discovery
Using deep learning, NYU researchers predict tautomeric states—an important foundation for reliable drug design
GBTA Survey Shows Business Travel Confidence Highest of 2026
Optimism rebounds sharply from earlier uncertainty
Quanome Advances Its AI Cloud Business XDT with US$18.8 Million Infrastructure Purchase Agreement
Company Advances Development of First U.S. AI Infrastructure Hub, Executes Its Quantum & AI Systems Strategy ITASCA, Ill., Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quanome Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: QNME) (“Quanome” or the “Company”) is advancing its Quantum and AI Systems business through an approximately US$18.8 million purchase agreement for computing infrastructure powered by NVIDIA GPU technology to build its AI cloud business through its subsidiary, XDT Infrastructure I, LLC (“XDT”). The Compan
Wilson man charged with ECU Health Medical Center assaults
21-year-old Kaden Craddock was arrested by ECU Health police in connection with two violent encounters in the hospital’s emergency department.
US must protect chip technology from China, expert warns
Rep. John Moolenaar warns that the U.S. must win the AI arms race against China. The House China Select Committee chair urges the U.S. to restrict Chinese access to advanced chip-making technology to protect national security.
Elizabeth Pipko reacts to President Trump's UN warnings to Iran
Elizabeth Pipko joins Cheryl Casone to discuss President Donald Trump's UN General Assembly speech warning Iran and the signing of the U.S.-Denmark-Greenland security deal.
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Microsoft: September Windows updates break Always On VPN connections
Microsoft warned that the September 2026 security updates may also break Always On VPN connections on some Windows 11 systems.
Enzo Le Fée’s New Deal Is Huge News for Sunderland
Sunderland have secured Enzo Le Fée’s future, but what does the new deal say about his commitment to the club - and just how important is he to the Lads?
Trump is prepping DC for invasion. But by whom?
The Trump administration is leaning into national security arguments to remake parts of Washington in line with the president’s fancy and creating a buffer around him.
Tigers can seize series win on Wednesday afternoon against Nationals
The Detroit Tigers missed a chance to secure a series win over the visiting Washington Nationals on Tuesday night, dropping the second of the three-game series, 3-1. Despite tossing a quality start, Drew Anderson was saddled with the loss while the offense barely made a peep at Comerica Park. Making his final start of the […]
Fast Company's Best Dressed in Business 2026
Meet the executives, founders, athletes, and leaders who set the bar for dressing well at work.
Kimmich feels special sense of responsibility after World Cup debacle
Germany captain Joshua Kimmich said that he feels a special sense of responsibility after a third consecutive disappointing World Cup. "Looking back, these three World Cup eliminations are part of my career.
MUSC Health-Pee Dee Division names new CEO
MUSC Health-Pee Dee Division has named its new chief executive officer.
Health Partners Group Appoints Ruth Handcock as Chief Executive Officer
LONDON, September 23, 2026--Health Partners Group, the UK’s leading provider of high-quality occupational health and treatment services, today announced that Ruth Handcock will join as Chief Executive Officer, effective from 2nd November 2026. Andrew Noble, Co-Founder, who has served as CEO for the past ten years, will become Co-Chairman, working closely with Ruth, the senior leadership team and the Board.
Hospitals are conveners, not dividers
In this climate, it has become too easy to point fingers without offering meaningful solutions to the country’s healthcare affordability crisis. To make matters worse, there is a tendency to turn our back on complex problems that don’t have easy answers in favor of oversimplified rhetoric that ignores reality. As chief executive of a rural […]
FedExCup Fall Schedule 2026
The 2026 FedExCup Fall is here. For many players, the next eight events could have a major impact on their 2027 PGA Tour season.While the FedExCup Fall doesn’t carry the same spotlight as the playoffs, it can be an important stretch for players looking to improve their position in the standings, secure playing opportunities and, […] The post FedExCup Fall Schedule 2026 appeared first on HEAVY.
Minnesota Orchestra announces 2026–27 broadcast schedule
The Minnesota Orchestra has announced the return of This Is Minnesota Orchestra for its sixth consecutive season, featuring four live concert broadcasts on Minnesota PBS and livestreams on YouTube.
AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) Begins $3.97 Billion Debt Refinancing
AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) launched a US$3.97b debt refinancing effort aimed at reshaping its capital structure. The package includes new secured note offerings designed to retire existing 2029 notes through a comprehensive tender offer. AMC is also pursuing new first and second lien term loans that are intended to replace upcoming debt maturities. This large refinancing of 2029 notes and new secured financing only captures part of what could reshape AMC’s risk profile. Check out...
Dolly Parton's estate seeks restraining order against singer's nephew
Dolly Parton's estate requested a restraining order against Bryan Seaver after he was fired as head of security, according to People and TMZ.
Rays clinch AL East title after dominant win over Yankees
The Tampa Bay Rays secured the American League East title after Drew Rasmussen nearly threw a no-hitter against the New York Yankees.
Miranchuk And Hoyos Lead Atlanta To Road Win
Atlanta United secured a vital 1-0 win over Portland. Alexey Miranchuk found the net while Lucas Hoyos stood tall in goal to keep the playoff dream alive.
Oklahoma oil executive Harold Hamm commits $150 million to advance health education, research
The University of Oklahoma announced a $150 million donation from billionaire oil executive Harold Hamm Tuesday.
Colts Coach Detailed What’s Wrong With The Indianapolis Defense
The Indianapolis Colts have lost nine consecutive regular-season games. It has been a very significant reality check for head coach Shane Steichen. At one point, his collective was on op of the NFL world with an 8-2 record. The post Colts Coach Detailed What’s Wrong With The Indianapolis Defense appeared first on HEAVY.
CS2 Chicken Egg Drops Spotted by Players on Reddit
CS2 players report receiving a mysterious Chicken Egg item in weekly drops, sparking speculation about upcoming in-game pets.
XNA sees narrow dip in outbound passenger traffic in August
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Benton County saw its second year-over-year decrease in enplanements, or passengers flying out, after two consecutive record-high months this year. Still, airport officials expect...
Worsening El Nino threatens Asia with severe drought, potentially threatening global food security
El Nino already is depleting water supplies, hurting fish catches and jeopardizing Asia's globally important agriculture industry.
Trump Administration’s "Anti-Fraud" Task Force Is Just Doubling Down on Policies to Push and Price People Out of Health Coverage
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Anthony Wright, executive director of Families USA, issued the following statement in response to Vice President JD Vance’s announcement today that the administration is removing more than 750,000 people from Affordable Care Act marketplace coverage, with another 440,000 under review: “Once again, the Trump administration is using alleged fraud accusations as a […]
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How to turn your business’ AI interest into practical, secure results
“We have a really comprehensive solution, and we're not just checking a box with AI.”
Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS) Investors: November 2, 2026, Filing Deadline in Securities Fraud Class Action - Contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP
Did you buy HIMS securities between August 4, 2025 and July 29, 2026? Affected HIMS Investor Summary Who: Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE: HIMS) What:...
Building Your Fractional C-Suite
How do you determine when fractional leadership can add the most value? How do you find an executive with the right expertise, leadership style, and cultural fit? And how do you structure the relationship so they become a strategic extension of your leadership team rather than simply an outside resource?
Arsenal told Sunderland star suits them and would do well
Arsenal spent a significant amount of time in talks to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Club last season and were confident that they had secured a superb striker to improve their squad. However, he...
The Inverted Circuit: Attribution, Answerability, and Accountability in Canadian Health Governance
Canada and the United States have pursued health-system accountability for decades through inquiries, commissions, and public reporting, yet the same governance failures recur.
Rubio’s meme-worthy job collection takes new turn with permanent Trump upgrade
Trump signed a commission making Secretary of State Marco Rubio his permanent national security adviser, a dual role unseen since the 1970s.
Major AI companies say their products will commit crimes. Where are the police?
Leaders and researchers at frontier artificial intelligence labs say the products they’re making may hack into other companies and have a possibility of harming or even killing humans. Lone Star Politics asks Brendan Steinhauser from the Alliance for Secure Ai where is law enforcement?
How to secure Oprah Winfrey’s ‘AHA’ presale tickets for 2027 Las Vegas Sphere live shows
'AHA' is a two-hour immersive production built specifically for the Las Vegas Sphere, featuring surprise guests.
Nearly $17 million awarded to expand mental health and addiction services across Kentucky
Kentucky has secured nearly $17 million in federal grants for 988 crisis services, youth mental health programs and addiction recovery support.
Banijay Entertainment Execs to Headline Keynote Conversation at MIPCOM Cannes
The two top Banijay Entertainment executives will headline a keynote conversation at MIPCOM Cannes on Oct. 12. Chairman Jeff Zucker and CEO Marco Bassetti will be together on stage for the first time since the $8.5 billion merger between Banijay and All3Media closed in July, creating what the combined company says is the world’s largest … Continue reading "Banijay Entertainment Execs to Headline Keynote Conversation at MIPCOM Cannes"
Trump signs U.S.-Denmark-Greenland agreement to bolster Arctic security
The move eases tensions over his repeated calls for Greenland to become part of the United States
College of Public Health Alum Strives to Beautify Nashville
Ashley Bachelder, an alumna of the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, is the executive director of the Metro Nashville Arts Commission.
As resistance mounts, Trump reaches for a familiar shield: national security
Legal experts said the president is applying it more broadly and frequently than his predecessors
John Martin steps down as CEO of MVP-PFL
The MVP-PFL era will move forward without John Martin after the executive announced Tuesday that he's resigned as CEO of the company.
What CDC's new teen health survey shows, and what it skips
Teen suicide risk hit a 10-year low in 2025. Guns, sexual violence, and self-harm. Where are the 2025 data on transgender teens? Missing data changes public health policy. Teen suicide risk hit a 10-year low in 2025. CDC asked more than 10,000 high school students over 100 questions in spring 2025. Yesterday, it published a report covering a fraction of them. The report focsed on five areas: diet, physical activity, sleep, digital behaviors, and mental health, reflecting the priorities of the Make America Healthy Again movement. There was good news. Fewer teens seriously considered suicide in 2025 than in any survey year since 2015: 14%, down from 20% in 2023. Sadness fell. Underlying Conditions is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Sports participation, which dipped to 49% in 2021, is back to its 2015 level of 58%. Daily PE fell from 27% to 20% in two years, while fewer students eat breakfast daily than a decade ago. Guns, sexual violence, and self-harm. The questionnaire is public, and it goes well beyond those five areas. Students answered questions about sexual violence, self-harm, and whether they got help when they felt sad or anxious. They said how quickly they could get a loaded gun. They reported whether food ran out at home and whether they felt close to people at school. There were questions about sexual identity, including whether they were transgender. The report did not publish any of the answers students gave to those questions. CDC posts the raw survey data online, so anyone can see what the report left out. The report doesn’t cover the health of sexual minority students. Among students who identified as gay, lesbian, bisexual, questioning, or another non-straight identity, persistent sadness fell from 66% to 57% between 2023 and 2025. Serious thoughts of suicide fell from 41% to 30%. Those drops were bigger than the ones among straight students, although the gap remains wide: 28% of straight students reported persistent sadness, about half the rate of LGBQ+ students. About 1 in 7 girls reported sexual violence in the past year. One in 6 students hurt themselves on purpose. Among students who needed help for sadness or anxiety, half rarely or never got it. And among students who had seriously considered suicide, 43% said they could get a loaded gun without an adult’s permission. One protective factor rose sharply. In 2023, 55% of students said they felt close to people at their school; in 2025, 63% did. CDC’s earlier research ties that kind of connection to better mental health. Where are the 2025 data on transgender teens? In 2023, CDC's national survey asked high school students, for the first time, whether they were transgender. Their answers are the only nationally representative data on transgender teens, and their mental health is by far the worst of any demographic. That year, 71% of transgender students reported persistent sadness, 54% seriously considered suicide, and 26% attempted it, compared with 38%, 18%, and 8% of cisgender students. But we don’t have 2025 data. The timing matters because students took the survey in spring 2025, as federal policy toward transgender youth shifted. On January 28th, an executive order directed agencies to end federal support for gender-affirming care for people under 19, and several hospitals paused that care within days. In February, the CDC said it would no longer process transgender identity data. Later in 2025, the Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors, and HHS ended the 988 Lifeline’s dedicated line for LGBTQ+ youth. Researchers disagree about how much state policy shapes trans teens’ mental health. A 2024 Trevor Project study estimated that anti-trans laws increased suicide attempts among trans and nonbinary youth. Critics dispute its methods and its estimates. The 2025 survey could have added national evidence to that fight. CDC collected the data but hasn’t publicly released it. Missing data changes public health policy. Surveillance works as a feedback loop. It can show officials whether their policies help or hurt. The CDC didn’t provide data on the students most exposed to transgender policy shifts. The report kept measures that frame health as personal choice, like fruit, breakfast, and sports. It left out measures that track policy, like gun access, mental healthcare, food at home, and school climate, all of which respond to what legislators and agencies decide. HHS did not respond to questions that I sent on September 21st.
SeaSTORE Scientists Measure Trawling's Impact On Irish Sea Carbon Storage
The SeaSTORE project is conducting real-world research cruises in the Irish Sea to measure how seabed trawling disturbs stored carbon and whether that carbon ultimately reaches the atmosphere. Findings will be shared with UK policymakers to inform net zero, biodiversity, and food security decisions.
AG Rob Bonta reaches settlement with Paramount/Skydance’s David Ellison over entertainment mega-merger with Warner Bros.
After clearing a state antitrust lawsuit with minor concessions, David Ellison pledges to keep the combined media empire in LA. By Sarah Lin Major California AG Rob Bonta settled an antitrust lawsuit against Paramount and Warner Bros., securing commitments from David Ellison to keep operations in Los Angeles.
Forbes’ 2026 Future Of Work Summit Will Convene World-Class Business Leaders, Talent Executives And C-Suite HR Professionals To Discuss Building A Human Economy And Succeeding In The Next Era Of Work
Forbes today announced its 2026 Forbes Future of Work Summit, taking place on October 6, 2026, in New York City
Health Union and DTC Perspectives Announce Executive Rare Disease Marketing Summit
/PRNewswire/ -- Health Union, the leader in online health communities, and DTC Perspectives, the premier conference and publishing company for consumer health...
Serenity Mental Health Centers Co-Founders Ben and Tricia Pease Named 2026 Salt Lake City Titan 100 Honorees
SALT LAKE CITY, September 22, 2026--Serenity Mental Health Centers co-founders and chief executives Ben and Tricia Pease have been named 2026 Salt Lake City Titan 100 honorees.
Find your inspiration at the 50th Annual Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon
Whether you're an established executive, a rising professional or someone simply looking for a spark of motivation to move forward in your career, the conference offers opportunities to learn, connect and grow.
Decorah Area Chamber announces 2026 business award recipients
The Decorah Area Chamber recently announced its business award recipients for 2026. A total of 10 businesses and eight individuals will be recognized this year as part of the chamber’s annual event. “The Decorah Area Chamber has always believed in the importance of recognizing hardworking business owners,” said the chamber’s executive director Jessica Rilling. “This event celebrates
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Data Breach Settlement
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in New York State has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from a 2024 cybersecurity incident Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit related to a 2024 cybersecurity incident that affected 26,411 individuals.
With new Macs, Apple aims to take on Microsoft, Nvidia in a rush to lower AI costs
When Apple's new desktop computers start shipping Tuesday, the company's executives will make an unusual pitch to corporate buyers: They are cheaper than renting data centers.
With new Macs, Apple aims to take on Microsoft, Nvidia in a rush to lower AI costs
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 22 (Reuters) - When Apple's new desktop computers start shipping Tuesday, the company's executives will make an unusual pitch to corporate buyers: They are cheaper than renting data centers. Apple's upgraded Mac Minis and Mac Studios which can cost nearly $20,000 and handle AI tasks locally will go head-to-head against new desktop machines that Nvidia and PC makers are rolling out, expected to be the focus of a Microsoft Windows event in San Francisco next month.
Elizabeth Stone Is one of TIME's 2026 Executives of the Year: Tech and Data
Here's why they made the list
Censys Shifts To Channel-Only For New Business, Aims To Expand Internet Intelligence With Partners
Censys unveiled an expanded channel program Tuesday that includes a major shift in its sales strategy in the direction of partners, with the aim of accelerating growth for its Internet intelligence platform through the channel, Censys CRO Sarah Ashburn tells CRN.
Attacks on Health Care in the occupied Palestinian territory (01-15 September 2026)
Situation Report in English on occupied Palestinian territory about Health, Protection and Human Rights and more; published on 22 Sep 2026 by Insecurity Insight
Bridging Climate Action and Health Security through One Health
Climate change is increasing the risk of infectious disease outbreaks, threatening health security around the world. A One Health approach is essential to managing growing risks at the intersection of people, animals, and the environment.
Can AI Be Slowed Down? Stanford HAI Experts Weigh the Risks, Rules and Race Ahead
In a new series called 'Prompt Response,' Stanford’s Surya Ganguli, Diyi Yang and Rob Reich examined emergent agent behavior, recursive self-improvement, independent evaluation and whether a 'kill switch' can make advanced AI safer.
Health Infrastructure Security Act reintroduced to strengthen healthcare cybersecurity standards, resilience and oversight
Health Infrastructure Security Act reintroduced to strengthen healthcare cybersecurity standards, resilience and oversight
ECU Health offering prostate cancer screenings at Men’s Health Fair and Car Show
The Men’s Health Fair and Car Show is this Saturday, September 26th, in the Golden Ticket Greenville parking lot, located at 750 Greenville Blvd SW.
HealtHIE Nevada and b.well Connected Health Launch HealthRecords Nevada to Bring Statewide Health Information Directly to Consumers
/PRNewswire/ -- HealtHIE Nevada, Nevada's statewide nonprofit health information exchange and trusted infrastructure for secure health data exchange, and...
Furlani officially departs Milan with new look directors in place
Giorgio Furlani is no longer part of Milan’s board, nearly four months after the club announced his dismissal as chief executive.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the latest company registry filing conf...
Scientists uncover a hidden power in our bodies that could fight depression - Futura-Sciences
When Muscles Talk to the Brain: The Role of Apelin During exercise, muscles secrete a protein capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier and influencing neural activity. This molecule, called apelin, has been identified in mouse studies as a missing link in the connection between physical activity and mood. The findings...
Trump executive order on vaccines will cause fear, confusion
Seek your physician’s advice. If your physician embraces the Trump/Kennedy nonsense, find a new physician.
BNP Paribas’ Securities Services business provides UniSuper with advanced investment data capabilities through its Data PRISM360 solution, in partnership with NeoXam
BNP Paribas’ Securities Services business, a leading global custodian with USD 17.5 trillion in assets under custody[1], today announces the launch of the additional data capabilities of its Data PRISM360 data management solution, powered by Investment Data Solution of NeoXam, market leader in financial data software. UniSuper, one of Australia’s largest profit-to-member superannuation funds, is […]
Political rival had called for investigation into Platte County prosecutor amid dispute
The complaint was sent to the Platte County Sheriff one day before Missouri State Highway Patrol was requested to investigate.
Former New Orleans RTA executive may get second shot as finalist for CEO
A former Regional Transit Authority executive who last month was knocked out of consideration in the agency's search for a new CEO is in line to get a second shot
Sunda Energy, Meridian Mining, Quantum Helium, Light Science Technologies, Foresight Solar, hVIVO
Sunda Energy PLC (AIM:SNDA, FRA:GHA0) has raised £5.25 million to fund completion of its New Zealand acquisition. It's also launching a retail offer for a further £525,000. Meridian Mining Plc (LSE:MNO, TSX:MNO, OTCQX:MRRDF) has delivered a net present value of $2.09 billion for its Cabaçal project in Brazil. The CEO says the economics could make it the next major near-term gold-copper mine. Quantum Helium Ltd (AIM:QHE) is targeting Q4 2026 for a larger fracture stimulation programme at Sagebrush-1 in Colorado. It's also taking a 9% stake in Herencia Resources. Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC (AIM:LST, FRA:9FD) has secured a repeat order from a healthcare devices customer, pushing that contract past £500,000. It's building out higher-margin work in defence and medical sectors. Foresight Solar Fund Ltd (LSE:FSFL, FRA:1F5) says it's considering all strategic options to lift a share price stuck below the value of its assets. The board says it needs to "act decisively" to close that gap. hVIVO PLC (AIM:HVO) has appointed Caroline Shaw as an independent non-executive director. She brings more than 30 years of senior healthcare leadership to the board. Follow us and subscribe on YouTube, our social channels, and on proactiveinvestors.co.uk.
Jiang Feng: The Unravelling of German & European Politics
A state election in eastern Germany has become a revealing test of the changing political landscapes of Germany and Europe, writes Jiang Feng, Professor and Chairman of the Council of the Shanghai Academy of Global Governance and Area Studies (SAGGAS) at Shanghai International Studies University. His analysis follows the decisive victory of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) (which has been classified as right-wing extremist by German authorities)in the state of Saxony-Anhalt on 6 September, in which it finished far ahead of its mainstream rivals. Jiang previously served as Minister-Counsellor at the Chinese Embassy in Berlin. The following article was published on 8 September 2026 on huanqiu.com, the online platform of the Global Times. On 6 September, the results of the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, were announced. The Alternative for Germany (AfD), classified as far-right by German authorities, made history by becoming the largest party in the state parliament, winning 43.8 per cent of the vote — twice its share in the previous election. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which had governed the state continuously for 24 years, won just 17.2 per cent, its worst result ever in Saxony-Anhalt. On the night the results were announced, the atmosphere at the CDU gathering was unusually calm. There was neither shock nor argument, as if the defeat had long been expected. Several veteran party members who had spent years working in the state government said: “Defeat is not a bad thing. It is time to make changes.” This state election has not only upended Saxony-Anhalt’s political landscape, but also laid bare the deep tensions between Germany’s traditional party structure and model of governance, on the one hand, and an increasingly polarised society on the other. Its repercussions are already being felt at the federal level, making Saxony-Anhalt a useful case study of the broader trend towards political polarisation and realignment in Europe. Governing Difficulties after Electoral Victory The most immediate consequence of the election is a historic setback for the mainstream party order that took shape in post-war Germany. In Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD has leapt from a peripheral party to the largest political force in the state. Its electoral base has expanded beyond the traditional category of “marginal protest voters” to take on the characteristics of a cross-class coalition. The party has not only consolidated its support in rural areas, but also attracted many middle-class voters and even members of the social elite with stable jobs, their own homes, and substantial incomes. It has thus evolved from a “protest party” into one with the potential to govern. Despite its commanding lead in the vote, however, the AfD faces an institutional obstacle to governing the state: the mainstream parties’ long-standing “firewall” against it. Neither of the two potential routes to forming a government appears likely to break the current political deadlock. The first would be a coalition of establishment parties, led by the CDU and bringing together the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens, the Left Party (Die Linke) and the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) in a cross-camp government. In terms of parliamentary arithmetic, such a coalition could prevent the AfD from forming a government and preserve the outward stability of the traditional political order. Yet these parties are fundamentally divided over key issues including immigration, the energy transition, economic management, and cultural and education policy. Coalition negotiations would therefore be extremely difficult, and even if a government could be formed, it would most likely prove short-lived. More importantly, an alliance of establishment parties aimed at keeping the largest party out of government would play directly into the AfD’s narrative that “political elites are suppressing public opinion”. It could deepen perceptions of political unfairness, further strengthening the AfD’s political capital, and creating a dynamic in which “the more it is suppressed, the more people vote for it”. Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD’s candidate for state premier, has said that if efforts to form a government fail because other parties refuse to cooperate, the AfD will push for a fresh election, which he believes could deliver the party an absolute majority of seats. This points to more intense political battles ahead. The second option would be a coalition between the AfD and the BSW. Together, the two parties would command a simple majority in parliament, making this, on paper, the quickest route to forming a government. The BSW is the only elected party that has not ruled out cooperation with the AfD, and the two parties share some common ground, including on policy towards Russia. There is therefore a degree of political basis for cooperation. Were such a coalition to materialise, Germany would see its first state government jointly formed by a party defined as far-right and one with a far-left background, creating what might be called a “bipolar anti-establishment alliance”. Such an outcome would fundamentally break with the ideological boundaries of post-war German party politics. It is worth noting that even if the AfD ultimately fails to enter the state government, its roughly 47 per cent share of parliamentary seats would give it a powerful blocking minority. Without its consent, major decisions requiring a two-thirds majority — including constitutional amendments, significant budgetary adjustments, and state-level institutional reforms — would be extremely difficult to pass. Therefore, whoever ultimately forms the government, the AfD will be an unavoidable force in Saxony-Anhalt politics, with a direct influence on the state’s legislative process. Systemic Failures in Germany’s Governance Model The Saxony-Anhalt election result reflects a systemic failure of Germany’s post-war mainstream-party model of governance to adapt to rapidly changing socioeconomic conditions. It stems from multiple, mutually reinforcing structural tensions and highlights the existing political system’s difficulty in adapting to “an increasingly polarised society First, collective anxiety has replaced individual material hardship as a central driver of political mobilisation. The rise of the AfD can no longer be explained simply by poverty or social marginalisation. Its increasingly cross-class electoral base suggests that what is driving voters towards the party is, above all, concern about the broader direction of society. This anxiety about the future of the political community goes beyond individual gains and losses. In political discourse, economic anxiety has become closely intertwined with immigration, while immigration and refugee issues are, in essence, questions of social fairness. This perception turns conflicts over the distribution of social resources into negative assessments of governing parties, providing a broad social basis for far-right political narratives. Second, regional disparities and East German identity have undermined the strategy of addressing eastern Germany’s structural challenges at the regional level. More than three decades after German reunification, eastern states such as Saxony-Anhalt have experienced periods of economic growth, but their underlying economic structures remain weak, and household incomes and wealth remain significantly below those in western Germany. At the same time, they continue to face population outflow, an ageing population, labour shortages, and other structural challenges. At a deeper level, historical experiences — including the collapse of the former East German economic system, mass unemployment during the transition, and the westward shift of decision-making power over major issues — have left some residents with a sense of being “second-class citizens” and of being excluded. For years, the German government treated the “syndrome” of reunification as a regional problem to be gradually addressed at the local level. That approach is becoming increasingly unsustainable, as regional development disparities emerge as a core structural factor shaping national politics. Third, the erosion of institutional trust is perhaps the most decisive factor. AfD supporters tend to distrust establishment institutions, including parliament, government, and the mainstream media. Their concerns about economic security, pensions, and social fairness are significantly greater than the social average. Increasingly, their support for the AfD reflects not an expectation that the existing system can be improved, but a search for an alternative to the current political order. Such a systemic deficit of trust will be extremely difficult for the traditional parties to repair in the short term. Fourth, a generational shift in political mobilisation has amplified political polarisation. Unlike traditional parties, which rely heavily on offline rallies and mainstream media coverage, the AfD has developed a social-media mobilisation strategy built around “raising an issue — identifying who is responsible — offering a simplified solution — building a shared identity”. It turns complex social tensions into concise political narratives, rapidly channelling public sentiment into political support. The contrast on the eve of the election was particularly telling. The establishment parties, together with trade unions and churches, organised an offline march attended by more than 10,000 people, but its reach was largely confined to those present and to traditional media coverage. The AfD held a much smaller indoor event, yet livestreaming on TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms, combined with the involvement of online influencers, gave it a reach and mobilising capacity far beyond that of the march. The contrast illustrates how the traditional parties’ methods of political mobilisation are increasingly struggling to keep pace with a political environment transformed by changes in media technology. A Microcosm of Structural Political Change in Europe The shockwaves from the Saxony-Anhalt election quickly travelled beyond the state to the federal level. Calls for political accountability followed immediately after the results were announced. The governing CDU and SPD are now under enormous pressure, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil face an unprecedented test. Political polarisation in Germany is no longer simply a regional phenomenon. The post-war model of multiparty government by establishment parties is breaking down and being reshaped. Viewed in a broader European context, the Saxony-Anhalt election is part of a continent-wide wave of party polarisation, mainstream-party decline, and rising right-wing forces. Far from an isolated phenomenon, it is a microcosm of the structural political changes unfolding across Europe. Weak economic growth, cultural tensions over immigration, and declining trust in institutions are fuelling the rise of right-wing forces in several countries, challenging the liberal internationalist order established in post-war Europe. As a core member state of the European Union, Germany’s ability to adapt its political system and the direction of its politics will have profound implications for both European integration and the evolution of the international order. Subscribe [ Pekingnology China’s Germany watchers take stock of Berlin’s uneasy turn On 7 December 2025, nearly 50 Chinese scholars and policy researchers gathered in Beijing for the 2025年德国形势年终研讨会 “2025 Year-End Seminar on the Situation in Germany… Read more 9 months ago · 31 likes · 1 comment · YIRUI LI and Yuxuan JIA ](https://www.pekingnology.com/p/chinas-germany-watchers-take-stock?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web&embedding_publication_id=1151841) [ Jiang Feng on Germany's 2025 and beyond: no easy exit ](https://www.eastisread.com/p/jiang-feng-on-germanys-2025-and-beyond) Yirui LI and Yuxuan JIA · Jan 24 The following is an op-ed by Jiang Feng, published on 29 December 2025 at Shanghai Observer 上观新闻, the digital platform of Jiefang Daily, the official newspaper of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC). [ Read full story ](https://www.eastisread.com/p/jiang-feng-on-germanys-2025-and-beyond)
The show must go on: struggling luxury brands seek catwalk boost in Milan and Paris
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