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Germany's New Government Addresses Migration, Energy, and Economic Challenges

Germany's new government is taking action on migration, energy, and the economy, with Interior Minister Dobrindt defending border asylum rejections, Economics Minister Reiche advocating for gas plant expansion and free trade deals, and the government aiming for rapid economic stimulus despite EU and...

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German Left Party's Electoral Success and Growing Influence

Germany's Left Party, after winning 8.8% of the vote in the February federal election, now holds 64 seats in the Bundestag, up from its 2021 result; their success is attributed to their focus on affordable housing and youth support, and their pacifist stance on the Ukraine conflict.

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AfD's Frohnmaier Announces Candidacy for Baden-Württemberg Minister President

Markus Frohnmaier, a 34-year-old Bundestag member for the AfD, announced his candidacy for Minister President of Baden-Württemberg on Friday, aiming for an official nomination on May 31st, proposing policy changes including a €400 million energy discount and restrictive migration policies, while his...

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BSW Hamburg Faces Internal Crisis After Resignation of Key Figure

Jochen Brack, former state chairman of the Sahra Wagenknecht Bündnis (BSW) in Hamburg, resigned following a dispute over the party's first post-election congress after receiving only 1.8% of the vote on March 2nd, accusing the board of undemocratic practices and financial irregularities.

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BfV Temporarily Suspends AfD's 'Right-Wing Extremist' Label

Germany's domestic intelligence agency temporarily suspended its classification of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as "securely right-wing extremist" on Thursday, pending a court decision on an injunction filed by the AfD, effectively reversing a recent designation and returning the situatio...

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German Chancellorship Vote Highlights Shift Away from Strict Party Discipline

The first ballot in Germany's Chancellorship election failed to elect Friedrich Merz, sparking media comparisons to the Weimar Republic, but highlighting the independent nature of parliamentary voting and a potential shift away from strict party discipline.

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Merz's Brussels Trip: Aiming to Restore Germany's EU Influence

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Brussels three days into his term to meet with EU leaders, aiming to restore Germany's influence in European affairs and address concerns about Germany's past passivity in EU decision-making. His trip follows previous visits to Paris and Warsaw and includes m...

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Secret Meeting in Baku Raises Concerns About German-Russian Back-Channel Negotiations

A secret meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, in April 2025, brought together several high-ranking German politicians and Russian officials connected to Vladimir Putin, raising concerns about potential back-channel negotiations undermining sanctions against Russia, despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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Hessian Secretary of State Dismissed Amidst Controversy

The Hessian Secretary of State, Lamia Messari-Becker, was dismissed in July 2024 due to "unacceptable misconduct" in her private life, specifically allegations of using her position to influence her daughter's school grade and a neighbor's building permit. The Hessian State Chancellery disagreed wit...

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Merz Elected Chancellor After Historic First-Round Defeat

Friedrich Merz, despite leading a coalition with a comfortable parliamentary majority, failed to secure election as German Chancellor in the first round of voting—a historical first—due to internal party divisions and concerns over his leadership style and cabinet appointments, ultimately winning in...

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Merz Launches 'New Start for Europe' Initiative

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz initiated a "new start for Europe" during visits to Paris and Warsaw, focusing on strengthening EU industrial and defense cooperation and coordinating Ukraine policy with French President Macron and Polish Prime Minister Tusk, while German Interior Minister Dobrindt ...

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Merz Sworn in as German Chancellor After Coalition Deal

Following an initial failed vote, Friedrich Merz was sworn in as Germany's Chancellor on May 6, 2025, leading a new CDU/CSU-SPD coalition government focused on economic reform, defense, and stricter migration policies.

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