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BGH to Rule on Conviction of Left-Wing Extremist Lina E.

The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) will announce its decision today on the appeal of Lina E., a left-wing extremist convicted to five years and three months in prison by the Dresden Higher Regional Court (OLG) for violent attacks between 2018 and 2020; both the prosecution and defense appeale...

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Germany's Baerbock Nomination for UN Presidency Faces Criticism

Germany plans to nominate Annalena Baerbock for UN General Assembly President in 2025/26, sparking criticism from former diplomats Christoph Heusgen and Sigmar Gabriel who cite Helga Schmid's superior experience as reason for concern. Baerbock's nomination is expected to be approved.

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Germany Lifts Debt Ceiling for €1 Trillion Defense and Economic Stimulus Package

Germany's Bundestag passed a constitutional amendment lifting the debt ceiling to fund a nearly €1 trillion package, split evenly between military modernization and economic stimulus, reflecting concerns about Russian aggression and the need for infrastructural improvements.

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Merz Plans German Cost Cuts Amidst Debt-Fueled Spending Plan

Germany's incoming chancellor, Friedrich Merz, plans cost cuts despite a debt-heavy spending plan needing constitutional changes, facing legal challenges and political gridlock.

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German Bundestag to Vote on 500 Billion Euro Debt Package

The German Bundestag will vote on a 500 billion euro debt package, allowing for increased investment in infrastructure, climate protection, and defense, requiring a two-thirds majority and potentially facing legal challenges.

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Germany Exempts Increased Defense Spending from Debt Brake

Germany's Union and SPD coalition, in agreement with the Greens, will exempt defense spending exceeding 1% of GDP from the debt brake, impacting civilian protection, intelligence, and IT security, driven by escalating security concerns.

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German Court Upholds Prison Sentence for Left-Wing Extremist

The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) confirmed the five-year and three-month prison sentence for left-wing extremist Lina E. for violent attacks on right-wing extremists between 2018 and 2020 in Saxony and Thuringia; the ruling is now final.

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German Media's Short Attention Span Normalizes Political Controversies

The German media's short attention span allows initial outrage over political controversies to fade quickly, normalizing missteps such as broken promises and voter deception, as demonstrated by shifting public perception of Friedrich Merz.

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Germany to Vote on Unprecedented €500 Billion Borrowing Plan

The German Bundestag will vote on a bill allowing €500 billion in borrowing over 12 years for military spending, infrastructure, and climate protection, despite concerns about market instability and increased German debt; this unprecedented move requires a two-thirds majority in the current Bundesta...

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Germany Votes on Historic Financial Package to Fund Defense and Climate

The German Bundestag votes on a multibillion-euro package amending borrowing limits to fund defense, infrastructure, and climate investments; the CDU/CSU, SPD, and Greens support it, while its failure risks a major crisis for the incoming coalition.

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Germany to Vote on 500 Billion Euro Defense Debt Package

The German Bundestag is set to vote on Tuesday on a 500 billion euro debt package for defense, bypassing the debt brake, after the Federal Constitutional Court rejected legal challenges; the Bundesrat will decide on Friday.

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Merz Plans German Budget Cuts Despite Debt-Fueled Spending Plan

Germany's likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, plans to cut spending despite a debt-heavy spending plan requiring changes to the country's 'debt brake' which has already prompted legal challenges, and faces opposition from various parties.

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