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Union Faction Seeks Stricter Migration Policies, Opens Door to AfD Collaboration

After a fatal stabbing in Aschaffenburg, Germany's Union faction plans to introduce stricter migration policies in the Bundestag next week, potentially accepting support from the AfD, despite stating they will not collaborate with the far-right party, causing criticism from other parties.

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Magdeburg Official Apologizes Amidst Christmas Market Controversy

Magdeburg's Deputy Mayor Ronni Krug apologized for an email suggesting ways to hinder a competing Christmas market, raising concerns about favoritism and conflict of interest following a deadly attack on the city's market on December 20th; an investigation is underway.

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Hamburg Mayoral Election: Tschentscher Faces Strong Challengers

Hamburg's mayoral election on March 2nd sees incumbent Peter Tschentscher (SPD) facing challengers Katharina Fegebank (Greens) and Dennis Thering (CDU); a ZEIT:Hamburg podcast will discuss their platforms and the possibility of a CDU-Green coalition, with a live debate scheduled for February 4th.

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Germany Needs Economic Growth, Finance Minister Says

German Finance Minister Jörg Kukies, in a CNBC interview at the Davos World Economic Forum, highlighted the need for economic growth to address Germany's declining GDP in 2023 and 2024, advocating for targeted reforms to the debt brake and stronger trade ties with the U.S. while acknowledging the up...

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Merz Pledges De Facto Entry Ban for Undocumented Immigrants to Germany

Following a fatal knife attack in Aschaffenburg, Germany, on January 23, 2024, conservative candidate Friedrich Merz announced a five-point plan for stricter immigration policies, including a de facto entry ban for undocumented individuals, citing years of what he calls erroneous migration policy as...

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BSW Hamburg Torn by Internal Conflict, Two Bundestag Candidate Lists Submitted

Two competing lists for the Bundestag election have been submitted by rival factions of the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) in Hamburg, causing a conflict over the legitimate state association and candidate selection, with prominent political scientist Ulrike Guérot joining the rebel faction.

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Merz Signals Potential Cooperation with Far-Right AfD on Migration

Facing rising public concern over migration and the AfD's growing popularity, German conservative leader Friedrich Merz hinted at potential cooperation with the far-right party on stricter migration measures, a move that breaks a long-standing political taboo ahead of the February 23rd election.

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German Health Ministry Defends Controversial Covid Vaccine Campaign Contract

The German Health Ministry insists its €600,000 contract with SPD-linked agency BrinkertLück for the "Ich schütze mich" Covid-19 vaccination campaign followed regulations, despite lacking a public tender and facing criticism from the CDU and the Left Party, and a rebuke from the Federal Audit Office...

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Weidel and Wagenknecht Clash on 'Maischberger'

AfD leader Alice Weidel and BSW leader Sahra Wagenknecht engaged in a heated debate on ARD's 'Maischberger' show, clashing over Weidel's claim that Hitler was a communist and her interaction with Elon Musk. Weidel's AfD stands at 20% in polls, while Wagenknecht's BSW aims for parliamentary entry.

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Aigner Condemns Weidel's Historical Revisionism as Threat to Democracy

Bavarian Landtag President Ilse Aigner condemned AfD chair Alice Weidel's statement that Hitler was a communist, calling it a perversion of history and a threat to democracy during a Dachau memorial event.

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German Vote of Confidence Reveals Widespread Voter Indecision

On December 16th, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faced a vote of confidence, claiming it would allow citizens to determine the country's political direction; however, polls indicate widespread voter indecision and a lack of clear public consensus on policy.

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AfD Receives Record €1.5 Million Donation, Exposing German Campaign Finance Loopholes

Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party received a record €1.5 million donation from Winfried Stöcker, a medical entrepreneur, highlighting the lack of donation limits in the country despite concerns about transparency and influence.

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