Tag #German Politics

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German Green Youth Shifts Stance on Ukraine and Israel

Germany's Green Youth shifts its stance on international conflicts, now prioritizing the safety and self-determination of Ukrainians, advocating for continued arms deliveries to Ukraine and criticizing the Israeli government's actions.

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Merz Accuses Scholz of German Political Isolation in Europe

Friedrich Merz, CDU/CSU Chancellor candidate, criticizes Olaf Scholz for Germany's weak role in European politics, citing Scholz's absence from key meetings (Macron's Poland visit, Notre-Dame reopening) and Germany's lack of legislative initiatives in Brussels, resulting in the frequent use of abste...

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Thuringian AfD: Internal Conflict as Höcke Wins Re-election

During the Thuringian AfD state party convention, Klaus Stöber publicly criticized party leader Björn Höcke's leadership, accusing him of self-promotion and damaging the party. Despite Stöber's accusations, Höcke overwhelmingly won re-election with 92% of the vote.

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Germany Passes Last-Minute Tax Cut Amidst Coalition Instability

Germany's fragile coalition government passed a last-minute tax cut and increased child benefits before potential early elections, facing challenges from the CDU/CSU opposition and navigating potential constitutional changes regarding the debt brake and social welfare.

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Thuringian Greens Elect New Leadership After Election Defeat

Following their failure to win seats in the Thuringian state election on September 1st, the Green party elected Ann-Sophie Bohm and Luis Schäfer as their new leaders on December 14th. Bohm received 66.3% and Schäfer 76.7% of the votes.

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German Government Secures \"5 Billion Digital Pact for Schools After Two-Year Stalemate

After two years of stalemate, Germany's federal and state governments reached a \"5 billion euro agreement on Digital Pact 2.0 for school digitalization, contrasting sharply with the previous administration's proposal which demanded Länder match funding without credit for pre-existing investments.

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BSW Establishes Presence in 15 German States Ahead of Federal Election

The Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) established a state association in Schleswig-Holstein, achieving representation in 15 of 16 German states before the upcoming federal election. Co-chairs Martina Möller and Milad Salami were elected with 82.3% of the votes, and the Hamburg founding, initially dela...

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Habeck Proposes Billionaire Tax for German School Renovations

German Green Party leader Robert Habeck proposed taxing Germany's roughly 250 billionaires to generate €5-6 billion for school renovations, sparking debate about wealth taxation and the challenges of public works projects in Germany.

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CDU Baden-Württemberg Projects Unity, Attacks Coalition Government Ahead of German Election

Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, Baden-Württemberg's CDU Landesverband met, showcasing unity and criticizing the current coalition government's performance, particularly Scholz's Ukraine policy and Habeck's economic management. Top CDU candidate Thorsten Frei emphasized the need for a poli...

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Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Green Party Member Shake Berlin Election

German Green Party Bundestag member Stefan Gelbhaar withdrew his candidacy for the Berlin state election list following allegations of sexual harassment by several women, confirmed by the party this week; the incident overshadows Federal Family Minister Lisa Paus's selection as top candidate.

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Berlin Greens Nominate Paus for Top Bundestag Spot

The Berlin Green Party selected Lisa Paus, former Federal Minister for Family Affairs, as its top candidate for the Bundestag election with 76% of the vote, followed by Andreas Audretsch (89%) and Nina Stahr (83%), while Renate Künast decided not to run.

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"Scholz to Lose No-Confidence Vote, Triggering German Snap Elections"

"German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will likely lose a no-confidence vote on Monday, leading to snap elections on February 23, after his three-party coalition collapsed in early November due to budget disagreements. This follows a series of events starting in early November, when Scholz announced the col...

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