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Germany to Eliminate 25 Government Positions to Reduce Bureaucracy

The new German government will eliminate 25 positions of commissioners, special envoys, and coordinators, including those for aerospace, migration agreements, and climate policy, to streamline its structure and reduce bureaucracy, effective immediately.

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AfD Member's Resignation Highlights Internal Turmoil Following Far-Right Classification

Following its classification by German domestic intelligence as a potential far-right extremist threat, the AfD faced internal turmoil when newly elected Bundestag member, Knodel, resigned; the event has sparked debate about the party's future and potential consequences for its members.

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Schleswig-Holstein to Repay €763 Million in Emergency Loans

The Schleswig-Holstein state government will repay €763 million in emergency loans following a court ruling that deemed parts of its 2024 budget unconstitutional; the repayment will be offset by utilizing planned increases in borrowing capacity under the debt brake, while maintaining funding for Nor...

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Insa Poll Shows Shifting Popularity Among German Politicians

A new Insa opinion poll reveals shifting popularity among German politicians, with SPD leader Lars Klingbeil gaining ground while CDU leader Friedrich Merz loses support just before Merz's expected election as Chancellor.

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Potsdam Mayor Faces Recall Vote Amidst Mismanagement Accusations

Potsdam's Mayor Mike Schubert faces a recall vote on May 25th due to accusations of mismanagement from multiple city factions; a majority plus at least 25% of 144,000 eligible voters are needed for his removal.

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Scholz's Chancellorship Ends Amidst Internal Conflicts and Low Approval

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's term ends after one year marked by internal government conflicts, slow initial response to the Ukraine war, and low approval ratings; his departure will be marked by a military ceremony.

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Germany Cuts 25 Government Envoy Positions

The new German government will eliminate 25 positions—13 federal and 12 ministerial—of special envoys and coordinators to streamline the government and reduce bureaucracy, fulfilling a campaign promise.

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Merz Elected Chancellor: Saarland's Reactions Vary

Following the election of Friedrich Merz as Germany's new Chancellor, Saarland's Minister President Anke Rehlinger (SPD) emphasized economic growth and social justice as top priorities, while the AfD expressed concerns about the coalition's ability to govern effectively.

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German Chancellorship: Power, Election, and Term Limits

The German Chancellor, the most powerful political figure in Germany, is elected by the Bundestag for a four-year term, setting national policy and representing Germany internationally; Angela Merkel served for 16 years.

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Merz's Narrow Victory Echoes Close German Chancellor Elections

The election of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was closer than previous elections, echoing the 1949 election of Konrad Adenauer, where ambiguous votes may have secured his victory; while the margin of victory does not predict government stability, close votes highlight the potential for intra-coal...

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Merz Becomes German Chancellor in New Union-SPD Coalition

A new coalition government in Germany has been formed by the Union and SPD parties, with Friedrich Merz (CDU) as Chancellor, beginning on [date not specified in text], following the collapse of the previous coalition; the SPD will have four women and three men in the cabinet.

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Merz to Become German Chancellor on May 6th

On May 6th, Friedrich Merz will officially become the new German Chancellor, succeeding Olaf Scholz after a ceremony involving the Bundestag, President Steinmeier, and a formal handover of power at the Chancellery.

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