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AfD's Parliamentary Conduct Under Scrutiny Amidst Disciplinary Actions and Expulsion

The AfD, aiming for government, faces increased parliamentary disciplinary actions—rising from 47 to 135 between legislative periods—with the party leading the statistic. Despite pledges for improved conduct, controversial statements and the expulsion of a Bundestag member for advocating forced remo...

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Berlin's Fischer Nominated as Potsdam's Mayoral Candidate

Severin Fischer, Berlin's State Secretary for Economics, has been nominated as the SPD's mayoral candidate for Potsdam, securing 89.3% of the vote at a party meeting on July 8th, aiming to replace the recently ousted mayor, Mike Schubert, due to mismanagement and scandals.

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Germany's "Bauturbo" Law Aims to Speed Up Construction Amid Housing Crisis

German Federal Minister of Building Verena Hubertz launched "Bauturbo", a law aiming to halve construction costs and reduce approval times from five years to two months, sparking concerns from environmental groups about reduced environmental regulations and public participation, despite Hubertz's as...

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Wagenknecht Open to AfD Talks Despite Denials

Sahra Wagenknecht, head of the BSW, denies current federal-level talks with the AfD but says she would talk to the AfD leader if there was a valid reason, unlike her party's Thuringia branch, which recently met with the AfD to discuss a conflict over the composition of electoral committees.

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Wagenknecht Denies Federal-Level Talks With AfD, but Affirms Potential for Dialogue

Sahra Wagenknecht, head of the BSW, denies federal-level talks with the AfD but says she would engage if warranted, contrasting with AfD leader Tino Chrupalla who claims ongoing discussions; a recent meeting between Thuringian BSW and AfD representatives addressed a conflict about appointing electio...

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Germany Postpones Promised Electricity Tax Cut for Consumers

The German government coalition postponed a planned electricity tax reduction for consumers, citing financial limitations, despite earlier promises, while accelerating the implementation of an expanded "Mütterrente".

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Wagenknecht's Openness to AfD Talks Sparks Political Furor

BSW leader Sahra Wagenknecht's openness to discussions with the AfD, following a Thuringian meeting between BSW and AfD representatives, has sparked criticism across the German political spectrum, raising concerns about the normalization of the far-right.

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Aigner Re-elected as Head of Bavaria's Largest CSU District Association

Ilse Aigner, the 60-year-old President of the Bavarian State Parliament, was re-elected as head of the CSU's Upper Bavaria district association with 98.6% of the votes on July 5th, 2024, in Altötting, emphasizing her strong position within the party and its focus on combating political extremism and...

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Wagenknecht Open to AfD Talks, Defying Mainstream German Politics

BSW leader Wagenknecht denied federal-level talks with the AfD but expressed openness to future discussions, contrasting with other parties' exclusionary approach; this follows a Thuringia meeting between BSW and AfD representatives, highlighting internal German political divisions.

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German Government Faces Backlash Over Limited Electricity Tax Cut

Two CDU state premiers and business associations criticize Germany's partial electricity tax cut, deeming it a broken promise from the coalition agreement that pledged broader relief for businesses and households, potentially impacting investments.

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German Mayoral Candidate on Trial for Bribery, Election Annulled

Former mayoral candidate Sven Christmann is on trial in Pforzheim, Germany, accused of bribery related to the procurement of drying cabinets while employed by the Baden-Württemberg police, leading to the annulment of his election win in Alpirsbach.

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German Coalition Delays Promised Electricity Tax Cut for Consumers

The German government coalition failed to agree on a significant electricity tax cut for consumers, only approving reductions for industries, despite earlier promises of at least a five-cent reduction per kilowatt-hour; however, an expanded Mütterrente will be implemented earlier than expected, star...

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