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Death of Bernhard Vogel: Long-Serving CDU Politician Passes Away at 92

Bernhard Vogel, a long-serving CDU politician and former head of the Central Committee of German Catholics, passed away on March 2nd, 2025, at age 92, leaving a significant mark on Rhineland-Palatinate and Thuringia through his decades-long career known for its amiable style and avoidance of scandal...

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Merz's Chancellorship: A Pivotal Moment for Europe

The election of Friedrich Merz as German Chancellor coincides with Donald Trump's return to power, forcing the EU to develop an independent strategy, with Germany playing a key economic role alongside a leading France, requiring significant fiscal and policy changes to achieve energy independence, b...

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AfD Sets Sights on Saxony-Anhalt State Election

The AfD in Saxony-Anhalt, classified as securely right-wing extremist by the Verfassungsschutz, aims to win all direct mandates and 45% of the vote in the upcoming state election, aiming to form Germany's first AfD-led state government following their strong showing in the recent federal election wh...

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Hamburg Mayor Tschentscher's SPD Wins Mayoral Election, Securing Coalition with Greens

In Hamburg's mayoral election on March 25th, 2024, the SPD won 33.7% of the vote, allowing them to likely continue their coalition with the Greens (17.9%), despite both parties experiencing vote losses. The CDU received 20.3%, and the AfD received 8.3%, less than pre-election polls predicted. Voter ...

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Hamburg Election: SPD Wins, CDU Makes Significant Gains, AfD Exceeds Expectations

Hamburg's state election saw the SPD win 34% of the vote, the CDU gain 20% (8% increase from 2020), and the Greens receive 18%, while the AfD reached 8%, exceeding the 5% threshold. Voter turnout was approximately 68%.

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Germany's Post-Election Government Faces Ukraine Funding Challenge

After winning Germany's recent elections, conservative leader Friedrich Merz has until April 20th to form a coalition government, causing concern due to the urgent need for immediate action on the Ukraine conflict, especially given recent tensions between the US and Ukraine.

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Hamburg Election: Final Results Expected by March 19th

Hamburg's new parliament composition was decided on Sunday; preliminary results are based on a simplified count of second votes, with final results expected by March 19th. The new parliament will convene on March 26th, after Easter.

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German CDU/CSU Faces Backlash Over NGO Funding Inquiry After Migration Policy Vote

Following a controversial vote on stricter migration policies with the far-right AfD, the CDU/CSU in Germany faces mass protests from numerous NGOs, some state-funded. The CDU/CSU launched a parliamentary inquiry targeting 17 NGOs, questioning their political neutrality and threatening funding cuts.

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SPD Wins Hamburg Mayoral Election, Faces Coalition Choice

In Hamburg's mayoral election, the SPD won with 33.7% (ARD), followed by the CDU (19.8% ARD) and Greens (18.3% ARD); the Left reached 11.1%, a record high. Incumbent Peter Tschentscher will now decide between a coalition with the Greens or, for the first time, the CDU.

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Hamburg Mayoral Election: Tschentscher Leads in Tight Three-Way Race

Hamburg holds a mayoral election on Sunday, with incumbent Peter Tschentscher (SPD) leading in polls against Green Katharina Fegebank and CDU's Dennis Thering; the outcome will significantly affect Hamburg's policies and potentially reflect national trends.

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Hanau Regains City Status After 51 Years

On January 1st, 2024, Hanau, Germany, will become a city again after 51 years in the Main-Kinzig district, a decision driven by Hanau's unique growth following the departure of the US army and a desire for greater local control, potentially impacting the district's resources and influence.

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German Coalition Faces Challenges After Election

Following Germany's election, a coalition government formed between the Union and SPD faces immediate challenges: addressing the AfD's strong showing, providing further aid to Ukraine, and navigating budget cuts, including potential cuts to the Elterngeld program.

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