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Lintner Appeals Azerbaijan Bribery Conviction

Former CSU Bundestag member Eduard Lintner appealed his nine-month suspended sentence for bribery in the Azerbaijan affair, involving payments to influence decisions within the Council of Europe; the prosecution did not appeal.

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Merz's Government Approval Plummets to 27% After 100 Days

After 100 days, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition government faces a significant drop in approval ratings, down to 27% satisfaction from 37% a month prior, amid economic challenges and internal conflicts.

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German Constitutional Court Candidate Withdraws Amidst Coalition Dispute

Prof. Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf withdrew her candidacy for the German Federal Constitutional Court on August 7th, after facing attacks from conservative politicians within the ruling coalition over her views on abortion and religious attire, highlighting divisions within the government and concerns ab...

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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 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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Merz's Government Faces Widespread Disapproval After 100 Days

A new INSA poll shows that 60% of Germans disapprove of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's performance after 100 days in office, compared to 27% approval; his party would not win a majority in a hypothetical election.

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Merz's Approval Ratings Plummet After 100 Days in Office

An INSA Institute survey shows that 60% of Germans disapprove of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's performance 100 days into his term, while support for his CDU/CSU and the SPD remains at 27% and 15%, respectively, with the AfD at 25%.

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Dortmund Sues AfD Over Unauthorized Use of City Coat of Arms on Election Posters

The city of Dortmund is suing the AfD for unauthorized use of its coat of arms on 950 election posters, escalating a conflict over the use of civic imagery in political campaigns; the AfD also faces a similar issue with BVB.

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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 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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