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SPD Seeks Electoral Turnaround Amidst Low Poll Numbers

Despite trailing the Union in polls (15% vs 30%), the SPD expresses optimism, drawing parallels to the 2021 election where a late surge in support occurred. They aim to counter Chancellor Scholz's communication weakness by deploying a team of experienced party members in the upcoming campaign, while...

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Musk's X Interview with AfD Leader Sparks Geopolitical Concerns

Elon Musk's interview with AfD leader Alice Weidel on X endorsed the AfD, aligning a US tech mogul with a European far-right party, potentially reshaping political alliances and discourse.

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Whipped Cream Pie Attack on FDP Leader Lindner in Germany

A 34-year-old Left party member, Christiane Kiesow, threw a whipped cream pie at FDP leader Christian Lindner during his campaign appearance in Greifswald, Germany on Thursday. Police are investigating, while reactions range from condemnation by the state's prime minister to justification by the Lef...

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Berlin Greens Replace Candidate Amid Harassment Allegations

Six-and-a-half weeks before the Bundestag election, Berlin's Green party in Pankow replaced their candidate Stefan Gelbhaar with Julia Schneider due to harassment allegations Gelbhaar denies; Schneider won with 74.3% of the vote.

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Söder and Merz: Show of Unity Masks Underlying Tensions in Union's Election Strategy

At a CSU retreat in Kloster Seeon, Markus Söder's unexpected return to greet CDU leader Friedrich Merz showcased their strengthened alliance, aiming to project unity for the upcoming election, despite some internal CSU concerns about Merz's campaign visibility and a possible future power struggle.

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Klöckner's Controversial Post Highlights CDU's AfD Challenge

Former CDU agriculture minister Julia Klöckner posted a social media tile suggesting the CDU offers an alternative to the AfD for voters seeking similar policies; the post was deleted after criticism and replaced with a statement emphasizing the CDU's commitment to law and order.

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CDU Retreat: Economic Focus Amidst Polling Slump and Internal Divisions

The CDU held a two-day retreat in Hamburg to address declining poll numbers and internal divisions, focusing on economic policy reforms, including tax cuts and tighter immigration policies, while facing challenges from the AfD's rise and internal disputes with the CSU.

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German Green Party Proposes €1000 Annual Relief for Families

Germany's Green Party announced a plan to reduce costs for families by roughly €1000 annually through lower electricity and train prices (€400 and €430 savings, respectively, for a four-person family), increased child benefits, and a higher employee's allowance, as detailed in their election platfor...

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Schlüttsiel Protest: One Arrest, Insufficient Evidence Hampers Investigation

Following a January 4th, 2023, protest in Schlüttsiel, Germany, against planned agricultural subsidy cuts targeting Minister Robert Habeck, only one individual faces charges for resisting law enforcement due to limited usable evidence from the event.

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CDU Unveils Economic Plan with Tax Cuts and Growth Targets

The CDU's economic program, published ahead of the Bundestag elections, proposes tax cuts, aiming for at least 2% annual growth by 2030, including a four-year tax reform starting in 2026, flexible working hours, and measures to attract skilled workers.

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German Green Party Replaces Candidate Amid Harassment Allegations

Six-and-a-half weeks before the German Bundestag election, Berlin-Pankow's Green Party replaced their parliamentary candidate Stefan Gelbhaar with Julia Schneider due to harassment allegations; Schneider won the internal vote with 74.3% (269 votes), while Gelbhaar received 127 votes.

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Habeck Demands Sharp Increase in German Defense Spending

Robert Habeck, Germany's Green Party chancellor candidate, is advocating for a substantial increase in Germany's defense spending to 3.5% of GDP, financed by loans, despite criticism from Chancellor Olaf Scholz and skepticism from the Union and FDP, citing the need to address the Bundeswehr's underf...

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