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Merz's Stricter Asylum Plan Splits German Political Center

Following a fatal stabbing in Aschaffenburg allegedly committed by an Afghan national, CDU leader Friedrich Merz proposed stricter asylum policies, potentially collaborating with the AfD despite a previous agreement against it, causing outrage among other parties and raising concerns about Germany's...

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German SPD Member Natalie Pawlik Seeks Reelection Amidst Party Challenges

Natalie Pawlik, a German SPD Bundestag member from the Wetterau district, is running for reelection, highlighting her local engagement, secured federal funds for local projects, and the challenges facing the SPD in the current political climate.

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Merz's Strict Immigration Plan Sparks Political Backlash

Facing criticism, Friedrich Merz, the Union's chancellor candidate, defends his proposed stricter immigration policies, which include enhanced border controls, entry bans for those without valid documents, and increased deportations, despite concerns about potentially collaborating with the AfD and ...

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Warning Against Prophet's Election as Vice-President of Thuringian Parliament

Buchenwald memorial site director Jens-Christian Wagner urged Thuringian lawmakers not to elect AfD politician Jörg Prophet as vice-president of the state parliament due to Prophet's history of Holocaust trivialization and historical revisionism, as documented in the 2021 Thuringian Verfassungsschut...

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German Long-Term Care Insurance Faces 1.55 Billion Euro Deficit, Warns of Crisis

Germany's long-term care insurance system projects a 1.55 billion euro deficit in 2024, despite a recent contribution increase, prompting warnings of a potential crisis unless the new federal government acts swiftly to stabilize its finances.

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Küppersbusch Critiques German Election Campaign's Focus on Migration Hysteria

Friedrich Küppersbusch, in a recent interview with taz, criticized the German election campaign's focus on migration hysteria, arguing it overshadows mental health issues as a more logical approach to violence prevention; he also criticized Friedrich Merz for potentially violating fundamental rights...

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BDI Remains Silent on CDU/CSU Border Control Proposal Amidst Economic Concerns

The Federation of German Industries (BDI) supports a stronger EU but remains silent on CDU/CSU's proposed border closures, despite concerns from businesses about increased costs and supply chain issues; the BDI predicts a 0.1% decline in Germany's GDP in 2024.

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Wüst Fully Backs Merz's Strict Migration Policies

In a recent ZDF talk show, North Rhine-Westphalia's Minister-President Hendrik Wüst (CDU) voiced complete support for Friedrich Merz's controversial plans to tighten migration policies, despite potential conflicts with EU law, highlighting internal CDU unity and a focus on domestic concerns.

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Berlin BVG Strike Coincides with Controversial Economic Summit Featuring AfD Speakers

A 24-hour BVG strike in Berlin on Monday disrupted public transport, except for ferry services, coinciding with a controversial economic summit featuring AfD speakers that sparked protests from Antifa and climate activists, amid ongoing concerns about the rise of the far-right.

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Germany's Union Proposes Stricter Border Rejection Bill

Germany's Union party is proposing a bill to tighten border controls and asylum laws, targeting individuals from safe third countries, those with serious criminal records, and those whose asylum applications are the responsibility of another EU member state; a two-thirds majority is needed for parli...

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CDU/CSU Proposes Stricter German Migration Policy

Germany's CDU/CSU party proposes a stricter migration policy including indefinite border controls, immediate detention of those with deportation orders, and the revocation of citizenship for dual nationals convicted of serious crimes, despite potential conflicts with EU law and concerns about civil ...

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German Green Party Faces Backlash Over Post-Attack Selfie

Following recent fatal attacks in Germany, a large demonstration against right-wing extremism took place, featuring prominent Green Party members who later faced criticism for a cheerful selfie posted online, sparking a debate about political sensitivity and public perception.

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