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Merz Seeks โ‚ฌ200 Billion for Bundeswehr, Bypassing Debt Brake

Following the election, Friedrich Merz, despite prior calls for fiscal restraint, now seeks โ‚ฌ200 billion in additional spending for the Bundeswehr via a special fund, potentially bypassing Germany's debt brake, a move facing legal and political hurdles.

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German Left Party's Unexpected Electoral Surge

In the German Bundestag elections, the Left party unexpectedly secured 8.8% of the vote, a dramatic increase from December's 3%, largely due to a successful grassroots campaign, strong social media presence, and public concern over social and economic issues.

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Union Party Questions Funding of Anti-Extremism Groups

The Union party in Germany submitted a 551-question inquiry targeting civil society organizations involved in anti-right-wing extremism protests, questioning their political neutrality and funding after collaborating with the AfD on a controversial anti-immigration motion.

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German Election Results Prompt Urgent Coalition Talks

Following Germany's recent elections, the CDU/CSU and SPD are expected to form a coalition government, prioritizing swift action on defense spending, economic recovery, and migration; negotiations will involve potential modifications to Germany's debt brake.

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Germany's Foreign Policy Transition: Navigating the Merz-Scholz Handoff"

Following Germany's recent election, Chancellor-elect Friedrich Merz and outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz are navigating a complex foreign policy transition, marked by information sharing and coordinating stances on the Ukraine war while balancing Germany's relationship with the US and its desire for...

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German CDU/CSU Investigates NGOs After Anti-Government Protests

Following a Bundestag vote where the AfD supported a CDU/CSU migration bill, the CDU/CSU launched an inquiry into 551 NGOs, questioning their funding and political ties, prompting accusations of intimidation and authoritarian tactics.

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Debate on German Debt Brake Reform Intensifies After Election

Schleswig-Holstein's Minister President Daniel Gรผnther urges a swift reform of Germany's debt brake after the new Bundestag's formation, while CDU leader Friedrich Merz opposes pre-formation reform; cities and municipalities also advocate for rapid changes to address their precarious financial situa...

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Germany's โ‚ฌ200 Billion Defense Plan Faces Tight Deadline

Germany's conservatives are proposing a massive โ‚ฌ200 billion defense package, facing opposition and a tight deadline before the new parliament convenes on March 25th due to concerns about waning US support for European defense within NATO.

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German Left Party's Electoral Success Amidst Ukraine War Controversy

Germany's Left party secured 9% of the vote in the Bundestag election, fueled by their antifascism but hampered by their opposition to arming Ukraine, even potentially collaborating with the AfD on this issue, raising concerns about their geopolitical understanding and alliances.

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Germany's CDU/SPD Coalition Talks Begin Amidst AfD Rise and International Tensions

After Germany's recent federal election, CDU/CSU leader Friedrich Merz and newly elected SPD parliamentary leader Lars Klingbeil are initiating coalition talks to form a government, facing challenges from the far-right AfD's gains and differing policy stances on defense, immigration, energy, and the...

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German Political Impasse Threatens Bundeswehr Funding

Germany faces a political crisis over defense spending as the far-right AfD and Left Party's combined blocking minority in the new Bundestag prevents constitutional changes needed to circumvent the debt brake, forcing a decision on preemptively approving hundreds of billions of euros in additional f...

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UK Boosts Defense, Hamas-Israel Deal, and German Green Party In-Fighting

Ahead of Prime Minister Starmer's US visit, Britain drastically increased its defense budget; Hamas announced a prisoner exchange deal with Israel, while Israel launched airstrikes in Syria and Lebanon; internal disputes arose within the German Green party and the Bavarian State Paintings Collection...

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