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Hagel Poised to Challenge Kretschmann in Baden-Württemberg's 2026 Election

Manuel Hagel, a 37-year-old CDU politician with a diverse background in local and regional politics, is poised to challenge incumbent Green Minister-President Winfried Kretschmann in Baden-Württemberg's 2026 election, according to recent polls showing the CDU with a significant lead.

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Germany's New Finance Minister Faces Steep Challenges

Following Germany's worst election result, Lars Klingbeil, a leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), became Germany's vice chancellor and finance minister, controlling the country's spending during a time of increased borrowing and spending, despite having no governing experience.

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Brandenburg Interior Minister Resigns Amidst Intelligence Agency Dispute

Brandenburg's Interior Minister, Barbara Lange, resigned on July 26, 2025, after facing intense criticism for firing the head of the domestic intelligence agency, Jörg Müller, over a dispute concerning the classification of the AfD as a right-wing extremist organization. The controversy led to accus...

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FDP Restructures Leadership After Crushing Election Defeat

Following its 4.3% result in the February 23rd federal election, the FDP party is undergoing a leadership change in Berlin with Christian Dürr replacing Christian Lindner as chairman and Nicole Büttner proposed as general secretary, aiming for a Bundestag return in four years.

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FDP Faces Existential Crisis After Electoral Defeat

Following its failure to win seats in the recent Bundestag election, the FDP, under outgoing leader Christian Lindner, is undergoing a leadership change and facing an existential crisis, with Lindner criticizing the Merz government's policies and warning of potential economic consequences.

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Merz Opposes AfD Ban Amidst Societal Divisions

Germany's Chancellor Merz opposes banning the far-right AfD, despite its 'extremist' classification by the BfV, while the death of Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer highlights contrasting societal narratives on May 15, 2025.

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Germany Tightens Border Controls, Sparking International Debate

Germany's new Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, implemented stricter border controls, including potential asylum seeker rejections, sparking criticism from the Greens and praise from Austria's economy minister; the policy's legality and impact on neighboring countries are now being debated.

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Brandenburg's Interior Minister Resigns Amidst AfD Classification Controversy

Brandenburg's Interior Minister Katrin Lange (SPD) resigned after criticism over the dismissal of Verfassungsschutz chief Jörg Müller, who had classified the AfD as right-wing extremist on April 14th, creating internal conflict and accusations that Lange's actions benefited the AfD.

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Saxony's Minority Coalition Struggles, Cooperation with Left Party Highlights Tensions

Saxony's minority coalition government, formed by CDU and SPD, faces challenges securing votes for its budget, highlighting the strained relationship with the Left party, despite recent cooperation on certain issues.

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Brandenburg Interior Minister Resigns Amid AfD Extremism Dispute

Brandenburg's Interior Minister Katrin Lange resigned today after facing intense criticism for dismissing the head of the domestic intelligence agency amid a dispute over classifying the AfD as a far-right extremist party, sparking concerns about political interference in intelligence operations and...

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Merz Outlines Economic Recovery and Foreign Policy in First Governmental Statement

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz presented his government's program, focusing on a €500 billion economic recovery plan including infrastructure investment and affordable housing, while also emphasizing strong support for Ukraine and a strengthened European defense partnership.

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Germany's New Government: Early Conflicts and Controversial Policies

Germany's new black-red coalition government faces early challenges, including conflicts over increased military spending to 5% of GDP, stricter asylum policies criticized by the Greens, and internal party disagreements.

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