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German Poll Shows Opposition to AfD Ban and Coalitions

A recent poll shows 52 percent of Germans oppose banning the AfD, while 41 percent support it; 69 percent oppose a federal coalition with the AfD. The AfD was the strongest party in all five eastern German states and received 38.6% of the vote in Thuringia, where its leader Björn Höcke aims to becom...

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AfD Accuses CSU of Secret Debt Brake Plans Amidst Heated Post-Election Debate

Following the Bavarian state election, a heated debate unfolded in the state parliament, with the AfD accusing the CSU of secretly planning to abolish the debt brake and criticizing their handling of refugee policy, while the CSU countered with accusations of obstructionist tactics and inflammatory ...

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German Bundestag Fails to Initiate AfD Ban

Despite months of effort and concerns over extremism, the German Bundestag failed to garner enough support to initiate a ban on the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party before the new Bundestag convenes. The initiative will need to be reintroduced in the next legislative period.

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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 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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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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Mainz Carnival's 70th Anniversary: Political Satire and Festive Traditions

The 70th anniversary of Mainz's "Mainz bleibt Mainz, wie es singt und lacht" carnival, broadcast on ARD on February 28th, featured political satire targeting various German politicians alongside traditional songs and performances, emphasizing inclusivity and opposing societal division.

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Berlin's Persistent Left-Wing Majority Despite Right-Wing Governance

In the recent German federal election, Berlin voters gave 51.8% of their votes to the Left Party, Greens, and SPD, reflecting a long-standing left-wing majority in the city that has often been denied governmental power, leading to policies at odds with voter preference; the upcoming state election o...

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Hamburg State Election: SPD Projected to Win, Coalition Dynamics in Focus

Hamburg's mayor, Peter Tschentscher (SPD), campaigned for high voter turnout in Sunday's state election, aiming to match the 80% participation of the recent federal election. Polls suggest an SPD victory, but with smaller margins than previously anticipated, followed by CDU and Greens, impacting pot...

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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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Merz Seeks €200 Billion for Bundeswehr, Bypassing Debt Brake

Following the election, Friedrich Merz, despite prior calls for fiscal restraint, now seeks €200 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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Germany's €200 Billion Defense Plan Faces Tight Deadline

Germany's conservatives are proposing a massive €200 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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