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Merz's Vacation Begins Amidst Plummeting Approval Ratings and AfD Surge in Germany

A new RTL/ntv poll reveals German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's approval rating at a mere 32%, while the AfD is now tied with the CDU at 25%, and the governing coalition's approval has dropped to 38% from 45% in February. 54% of Germans believe the country's situation will worsen in the coming years.

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Germany Plans Bürgergeld Reform to Reduce Welfare Recipients

German Chancellor's Office Minister Thorsten Frei announced a plan to reform the Bürgergeld, aiming to significantly reduce the 5.6-5.7 million recipients by strengthening job placement and eligibility criteria, although this faces internal coalition challenges.

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Failed Judge Vote Exposes Tensions in German Coalition

The failed vote on three new judges for Germany's highest court, triggered by CDU/CSU objections to the SPD's candidate Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf, due to her stance on abortion, caused the withdrawal of the nominations and exposed tensions within the ruling coalition.

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Wissing Warns of German Government Collapse Amidst Internal Tensions

Former German Minister Volker Wissing warned of the potential collapse of Germany's current government due to internal tensions, citing the failed vote for Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf to the Federal Constitutional Court and Friedrich Merz's narrow election as Chancellor as key examples.

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Postponed Judge Appointments Threaten German Court's Independence

The recent postponement of three German Constitutional Court judge appointments due to coalition infighting over the candidacy of Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf, fueled by false accusations amplified by right-wing media, highlights a concerning threat to the court's independence.

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Germany Seeks Stronger Bundestag Cybersecurity After Repeated Attacks

German Bundestag President Julia Klöckner is pushing for enhanced cybersecurity measures following numerous attacks, including a major 2015 incident attributed to Russia, and proposes a new law to improve visitor controls and inter-agency information sharing.

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AfD Interview Disrupted by Protest: Weidel's Policy Shortcomings Exposed

An interview with Alice Weidel of the AfD was disrupted by a protest outside the studio; Bosbach criticized Weidel's lack of concrete policy proposals and the protestors' actions, highlighting the increasingly polarized German political climate.

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Failed Judge Election Exposes Fragility of German Coalition

The failed election of a judge to Germany's Constitutional Court on June 11th, due to a CDU/CSU rebellion fueled by right-wing attacks, exposed the fragility of the German coalition government and the rising influence of the AfD.

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Right-Wing Smear Campaign Targets German Court Nominee

German law professor Ann-Katrin Kaufhold, nominated for the Federal Constitutional Court, faces a right-wing smear campaign distorting her academic work on climate change and housing to block her confirmation, mirroring attacks against fellow nominee Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf.

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Delayed Judge Appointments Raise Concerns About German Court's Independence

The appointment of three new judges to Germany's Federal Constitutional Court was postponed due to coalition infighting and false accusations against a candidate, raising concerns about political influence and judicial independence.

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Plagiarism Allegations Surface Against Bundestag Member's Dissertation

A plagiarism expert found numerous unattributed text passages in Bundestag member Saskia Ludwig's 2007 dissertation, prompting public scrutiny and investigations by other experts and the University of Potsdam.

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Unexpected Political Calm in Würzburg After Heated Election Campaign

Following an intense local election campaign in Würzburg, Germany, an unexpected political truce has settled over the city, marked by a leadership change within the CSU and the uncontroversial appointment of the former SPD mayoral candidate as the new social affairs officer; this is particularly not...

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