Interference from Russia and Elon Musk, as well as disinformation about migrants: Germany's 2025 federal election takes place in the light of false claims shared online. Here is what DW Fact check looked at.

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Fact check: No, AfD didn't win mock German youth election

A post shared by Elon Musk falsely claims that the far-right AfD won mock Bundestag elections held in high schools.

Politics02/21/2025February 21, 2025

Fact check: Russia's influence on Germany's 2025 election

A series of Russian disinformation operations have been trying to manipulate the upcoming German vote.

Politics02/18/2025February 18, 2025

Fact check: How Elon Musk meddled in Germany's elections

Tech billionaire Musk openly supports Germany's far-right AfD and continues to spread dubious claims on his platform, X.

Politics02/21/2025February 21, 2025

Fact check: Free speech 'in retreat' — is JD Vance right?

US Vice President JD Vance claims that freedom of speech in Europe is at risk. What do the facts say?

02/21/2025February 21, 202508:49 min

Fact check: AI influencers targeting German elections

Right-wing, AI-generated influencers are promoting political content on social media. Can they affect public opinion?

Politics02/05/2025February 5, 202508:52 min

Fact check: Deportation misinformation in Germany

As Germany's parliamentary election nears, misinformation about migrants and asylum-seekers has been circulating widely.

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