Tag #German Politics

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FDP Contradicts Stance on Abortion Access

The FDP's new election program supports easier access to medication abortion, yet FDP members in the Bundestag actively blocked a bill to decriminalize abortion, revealing a prioritization of political strategy over stated principles.

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Heil Accuses Linnemann of Insulting German Workers Amidst Heated Election Debate

German Labor Minister Hubertus Heil criticized CDU Secretary General Carsten Linnemann for insulting 45 million German workers by claiming a lack of willingness to perform, sparking a heated exchange highlighting contrasting economic policies ahead of the February 23rd election, focusing on worker i...

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Recall Attempt Against Potsdam Mayor Schubert After Ticket Scandal Conclusion

Potsdam Mayor Mike Schubert faces a new recall attempt after a ticket scandal investigation concluded with a fine; 29 city councilors supported the motion, triggering a process with a potential citizen vote.

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Aiwanger Accuses CSU of Dirty Election Campaign, Exposing Bavarian Coalition Tensions

Freie Wähler leader Hubert Aiwanger accuses the CSU of a 'dirty' Bundestag election campaign, criticizing cabinet colleague Christian Bernreiter for personal attacks instead of focusing on ministerial duties; the conflict highlights tensions within Bavaria's governing coalition.

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SPD Election Program: Tax Cuts, Increased Investment, and Bundeswehr Strengthening

The SPD's election program, presented by Chancellor Scholz, focuses on tax relief for lower and middle incomes, increased investments (including a €100 billion Deutschlandfonds), and a strengthened Bundeswehr, funded through increased taxes on higher earners and corporations, aiming to address infla...

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Germany's CDU and SPD Forge Unconventional Alliances to Counter Far-Right AfD

In response to the AfD's electoral success in eastern Germany, the CDU and SPD formed minority governments in Thuringia, Brandenburg, and Saxony, securing support from Die Linke and Wagenknecht's BSW to prevent the far-right party from power; this marks a significant shift in German politics.

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FDP Election Platform Prioritizes Tax Cuts, Stricter Immigration, Delayed Climate Action

The FDP's German election platform prioritizes economic growth through tax cuts for high earners, stricter immigration, and delaying climate action and abortion access reforms, despite holding sufficient votes for the latter.

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Germany: Proposed Changes to Rent Control Laws

German Justice Minister Volker Wissing proposed amendments to rent control laws, lowering the rent increase cap to 11 percent, extending the calculation period for average rent to seven years, and improving tenant protection against eviction for non-payment, but their passage before the upcoming ele...

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Aiwanger Accuses CSU of Dirty Election Campaign, Exposing Tensions in Bavarian Coalition

Freie Wähler leader Hubert Aiwanger accuses Bavaria's CSU of a negative Bundestag election campaign, criticizing Transportation Minister Christian Bernreiter for personal attacks amidst their regional rivalry and coalition partnership; the CSU also questions Aiwanger's federal ambitions.

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German Election 2025: TV Debate Controversy Sparks Concerns Over Equal Opportunity

Germany's upcoming election on February 23rd, 2025, is marked by controversy over televised debates, with the Greens protesting the exclusion of smaller parties from a planned head-to-head between Scholz (SPD) and Merz (Union), citing potential bias and impact on equal opportunity.

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Scholz Loses No-Confidence Vote, Germany Faces Early Elections

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a no-confidence vote in parliament, falling short of the majority needed to remain in power, triggering a process for early national elections expected around February 23, 2025, due to deep divisions within the governing coalition over fiscal policy and amid a stru...

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Kretschmer Re-elected as Saxony Minister President in Tense Vote

Michael Kretschmer was re-elected as Minister President of Saxony in a second round of voting, receiving 56 votes compared to 39 for Matthias Berger of the Freie Wähler and 1 for Jörg Urban of the AfD, with 11 abstentions. This outcome was influenced by the need to avoid an AfD-backed candidate taki...

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