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Germany Extends Border Controls Amidst Exploitation Concerns and Trade Tensions

German Interior Minister Dobrindt extended border controls and rejected asylum seekers from Gaza; a study reveals that biodiesel made from used cooking oil is mostly imported; many foreign truck drivers in Germany work illegally; Trump threatened 100% tariffs on semiconductor imports; and Italy appr...

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German Police Arrest Three Reichsbürger Suspects in Terror Plot

On August 24, 2023, German police arrested three members of a Reichsbürger group near Bayreuth, suspected of planning a violent overthrow of the government; raids in Bavaria, Saxony, and Thuringia uncovered weapons and data; three others remain under investigation.

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Haseloff Steps Down: CDU's Saxony-Anhalt Leadership Change

Saxony-Anhalt's Minister President Reiner Haseloff (CDU) will not run for re-election in 2026, paving the way for Economics Minister Sven Schulze to lead the CDU's campaign; this follows a significant decline in CDU support and a rise of the AfD.

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Crumbach Supports Antisemitism Commissioner Amidst Gaza Conflict Criticism

Brandenburg's Finance Minister Robert Crumbach voiced support for Andreas Büttner, the state's antisemitism commissioner, who faces criticism for his pro-Israel stance during the Gaza conflict, while also criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza as human rights violations and the lack of communication w...

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Bavarian Ministers' Diverse Approaches in First 100 Days

The four newly appointed Bavarian ministers in the German government—Dobrindt (Interior), Rainer (Agriculture), Bär (Science), and Weimer (Culture)—demonstrated varied policy approaches in their first 100 days, ranging from Dobrindt's stricter immigration policies to Bär's successful 'Hightech-Agend...

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Brandenburg Reviews Potential Conflict of Interest in Ex-Minister's New Job

Following his resignation, former Brandenburg Economics Minister Jörg Steinbach is temporarily halting his consulting work for law firm CMS, which advised the state on Tesla's relocation during his time in office, due to potential conflicts of interest; the state government is reviewing the situatio...

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German Court Nomination Fails Amid Coalition Dispute

SPD-nominated jurist Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf withdrew her candidacy for the German Federal Constitutional Court due to CDU/CSU opposition stemming from her views on abortion and vaccination, along with questions about her dissertation; this led to the collapse of the judicial selection process in Ju...

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German Minister Urges Budget Cuts, Rejects Tax Hikes

Facing a large budget deficit, German Chancellor's Office Minister Thorsten Frei urged the coalition for spending cuts, rejecting tax increases and calling for Bürgergeld reforms to reduce recipients while maintaining benefits. He also labelled the AfD as a right-radical party, citing a lack of comm...

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Germany's Pension Reform: Maintaining Levels, Improving Mothers' Pensions

Germany's cabinet is reviewing a pension reform bill to maintain the current 48 percent pension level until 2031, fund it via the federal budget, and improve mothers' pensions by standardizing childcare credit to three years, benefiting roughly 10 million people.

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CSU Ministers' Early Actions Reveal Divergent Priorities and Challenges

German CSU ministers Dobrindt, Rainer, and Bär have taken notable actions in their first months: Dobrindt banned a Reichsbürger group and supported Israeli strikes; Rainer focused on easing farmer regulations and delayed a new animal welfare logo; Bär successfully launched a 'Hightech-Agenda' but fa...

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AfD's Strategic Use of Christian Themes in German Politics

In January 2025, Alice Weidel of Germany's AfD party gave an eight-minute interview to YouTuber Leonard Jäger, discussing faith; the interview, viewed by over a million, showcased AfD's strategic use of Christian themes despite its limited internal religious base.

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Söder Rejects AfD Coalition Amidst Rising Poll Numbers

CSU leader Markus Söder ruled out a coalition with the AfD in Germany, citing needed changes in personnel and ideology. A recent poll shows AfD at 25%, trailing the CDU/CSU by only two points.

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