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Green Party Proposes Radical Shift to Reclaim East German Voters

Three state election losses in East Germany prompted a Green party position paper calling for a radical strategy shift, citing deindustrialization, underrepresentation, and communication failures as key factors, proposing structural changes and policy adjustments.

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German Bundestag Approves Defense Spending Increase Amidst Internal Party Dissent

The German Bundestag approved a constitutional amendment allowing 500 billion euros in increased debt for defense, despite significant internal dissent within the CDU/CSU Union faction, with numerous members expressing concerns about debt repayment and economic risks, leading to a record number of p...

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German Investment Deal Unexpectedly Boosts Green Party Power

Germany's Union CDU/CSU and SPD parties agreed on a €500 billion investment package, unexpectedly empowering the Green party due to procedural rules in the Bundestag, securing €100 billion for climate initiatives, and raising constitutional questions.

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BGH to Rule on Conviction of Left-Wing Extremist Lina E.

The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) will announce its decision today on the appeal of Lina E., a left-wing extremist convicted to five years and three months in prison by the Dresden Higher Regional Court (OLG) for violent attacks between 2018 and 2020; both the prosecution and defense appeale...

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German Court Upholds Prison Sentence for Left-Wing Extremist

The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) confirmed the five-year and three-month prison sentence for left-wing extremist Lina E. for violent attacks on right-wing extremists between 2018 and 2020 in Saxony and Thuringia; the ruling is now final.

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German Media's Short Attention Span Normalizes Political Controversies

The German media's short attention span allows initial outrage over political controversies to fade quickly, normalizing missteps such as broken promises and voter deception, as demonstrated by shifting public perception of Friedrich Merz.

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Germany's Grand Coalition: A Paradigm Shift in Economic and Security Policy

Germany's new grand coalition government, formed after February's snap election, will address economic stagnation and the rise of the far-right AfD party by implementing unprecedented public investment in defense, infrastructure, and climate transition, abandoning the country's "debt brake" policy.

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Germany Nominates Baerbock for UN General Assembly Presidency Amid Criticism

Germany's outgoing government nominated Annalena Baerbock for the 2025-26 UN General Assembly presidency, despite criticism from former Munich Security Conference chairman Christoph Heusgen who favored Helga Schmid due to her extensive diplomatic experience; Baerbock's nomination is expected to be a...

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Germany Approves Record Borrowing for Defense and Infrastructure

The German Bundestag approved a bill lifting the country's "debt brake" to allow €500 billion in borrowing for defense and infrastructure projects over the next decade, marking a major shift in fiscal policy and requiring further approval from the Bundesrat.

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Germany's €500 Billion Debt Plan: A Question of Trust and Transparency

Germany plans to spend €500 billion to address security threats and regain public trust, raising questions about transparency and the prioritization of spending against previous budget constraints.

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Germany's Baerbock Nomination for UN Presidency Faces Criticism

Germany plans to nominate Annalena Baerbock for UN General Assembly President in 2025/26, sparking criticism from former diplomats Christoph Heusgen and Sigmar Gabriel who cite Helga Schmid's superior experience as reason for concern. Baerbock's nomination is expected to be approved.

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Germany to Vote on Unprecedented €500 Billion Borrowing Plan

The German Bundestag will vote on a bill allowing €500 billion in borrowing over 12 years for military spending, infrastructure, and climate protection, despite concerns about market instability and increased German debt; this unprecedented move requires a two-thirds majority in the current Bundesta...

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