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Germany Plans Debt Brake Amendment for Military, Infrastructure Spending

Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD plan to amend the debt brake to fund €400 billion in military upgrades and €500 billion in infrastructure, creating a special fund, despite concerns from the Federal Audit Office about accumulating debt and long-term fiscal sustainability.

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German Union Party Questions Funding of 17 Organizations After Anti-Government Protests

The German Union party launched a "small inquiry" into 17 organizations, questioning their funding and political activities after protests against the CDU, raising concerns about government efforts to influence NGOs.

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AfD's Underperformance in Hamburg State Election: Socioeconomic Factors and Political Strategies

The AfD's significantly lower vote share in the Hamburg state election (7 percent) compared to the federal election (11 percent) surprised analysts, likely due to Hamburg's high quality of life, strong public administration, and the CDU's less prominent focus on migration.

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German Bundestag Faces Special Session to Approve Defense and Infrastructure Funds

Due to the strong showing of the AfD and Left parties in the recent German elections, preventing a two-thirds majority for a constitutional amendment in the new Bundestag, the current parliament may hold a special session to approve two large special funds for defense and infrastructure before the n...

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German Court Overturns Cultural Officer Appointment Due to Lack of Qualifications

A German court overturned the appointment of Florian Roth as cultural officer due to insufficient qualifications, prompting public debate and uncertainty about the future selection process.

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Germany Seeks European Military Protection Amidst US Unpredictability

Amidst concerns over US reliability, German politician Friedrich Merz proposes enhanced military cooperation with France and the UK, potentially including nuclear protection, sparking debate on European defense and Germany's security strategy.

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Germany to Reform Debt Brake, Approve €500 Billion Investment Fund

Germany's Union and SPD parties agreed to reform the debt brake, allowing €500 billion in special funding for infrastructure and defense spending exceeding 1% of GDP (€40 billion) to be exempt, requiring a swift vote in the current Bundestag before the new parliament convenes.

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Hamburg Election: Socioeconomic Factors Shape Voting Patterns

The SPD won Hamburg's mayoral election with 33.5% of the vote, while the CDU (19.8%) and Greens (18.3%) followed; a district-level analysis reveals that CDU and Greens performed better in wealthier areas, while the Left and AfD saw higher support in lower-income areas.

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1700 Scientists Condemn German Union's Inquiry into NGO Funding

Over 1700 German scientists publicly criticized a CDU/CSU parliamentary inquiry scrutinizing the funding of civil society organizations, denouncing it as promoting a 'deep state' narrative and threatening democratic discourse; the inquiry, spanning 30 pages and 500 questions, targets politically act...

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SPD Seeks Swift Coalition After Hamburg Election Win

Following its clear victory in Hamburg's parliamentary election, the SPD aims to quickly form a new Senate, initiating exploratory talks with both the Greens and the CDU, while the Greens will decide on their participation in a meeting Wednesday.

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Germany's Coalition Talks: Secrecy Amidst Urgent Need for New Government

Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD are holding confidential talks to form a new government, facing pressure due to the Ukraine conflict and potential financial challenges involving proposed 400 billion euro Bundeswehr fund and 400-500 billion euro infrastructure fund.

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Germany's Coalition Talks Intensify Amid US-Ukraine Rift

Following a US-Ukraine dispute, Germany's coalition talks accelerate, focusing on securing billions for defense and European autonomy. A new special fund and potential debt brake reform are debated, impacting Germany's fiscal policy and its security approach.

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