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Grönemeyer and Silbermond's "Mein Osten" Reflects Societal Divisions in Post-Pandemic Germany

Singer Herbert Grönemeyer and the band Silbermond released a song, "Mein Osten," reflecting on societal divisions amid pandemic anxieties and the rise of right-wing extremism in Germany, calling for governmental action on social and economic issues.

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Baden-Württemberg Citizen Initiative to Limit Parliament Size Fails

A citizen-led initiative in Baden-Württemberg to curb the state parliament's size failed to collect enough signatures to proceed, falling significantly short of the required number despite gathering over 100,000 signatures; a similar FDP initiative was previously blocked due to constitutional concer...

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Scholz and Merz Clash on Fiscal Policy in German Election Debate

In a televised debate, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and challenger Friedrich Merz clashed over fiscal policy, with Merz leading in polls, making a post-election coalition between the Union and SPD likely, potentially excluding Scholz. Disagreements centered on the debt brake, tax cuts, and Bürgerge...

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FDP Faces Steep Climb to Re-enter German Bundestag

Facing a potential electoral defeat, Germany's FDP party, currently polling at 4%, is campaigning for the February 23rd election, emphasizing economic growth and rejecting coalition with the Greens, while seeking a partnership with the CDU/CSU.

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Massive Munich Demo Underscores Unity Against Far-Right Rise

Munich held a large demonstration against the AfD, drawing an unexpectedly large and diverse crowd, exceeding expectations and highlighting concerns about political polarization and the rise of the far-right. Mayor Reiter, though absent, praised the event; participants emphasized unity and combating...

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Scholz-Merz Debate Reveals Factual Inaccuracies, Limited Voter Impact

During a televised debate, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and opposition leader Friedrich Merz made several factually inaccurate statements regarding the budget and immigration numbers, highlighting the limitations of such events in shifting deeply entrenched voter opinions; the upcoming multi-candid...

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Baden-Württemberg Citizen Initiative to Limit Parliament Size Fails

A citizen initiative in Baden-Württemberg to curb the state parliament's growth, driven by a new electoral system leading to increased seats, failed to gather the necessary signatures, highlighting challenges in citizen participation and prompting debate about democratic engagement and potential ref...

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Habeck's Plagiarism Accusations Defused Amidst Critique of Campaign Slogan Style

German politician Robert Habeck faced plagiarism accusations, but the crisis was quickly managed due to improved communication and media awareness of politically motivated attacks, shifting focus to a critique of his campaign's stylistic choices.

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German Public Fear Societal Division and Economic Downturn: R+V Survey

A new R+V Versicherung survey reveals that 74% of Germans fear increasing societal divisions, a 26% rise since summer 2024, while 70% fear rising living costs and 68% a recession, all against a backdrop of low trust in politicians and a recent deadly knife attack.

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Germany's Early 2025 Bundestag Election: New Rules and Shortened Campaign

Germany's Bundestag election, originally scheduled later, is now set for February 23, 2025, due to the collapse of the ruling coalition on November 6, 2024. The election will feature a shortened campaign and the recently reformed electoral law, changing how seats are allocated.

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FDP Fights for Bundestag Survival in Upcoming German Election

Germany's FDP party, currently at 4% in polls, faces an uphill battle to retain its Bundestag seats in the February 23rd election; their leader, Christian Lindner, is campaigning on economic liberalism and stricter immigration, ruling out coalition with the Greens.

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Merz Capitalizes on Public Dissatisfaction in German TV Debate

During a televised debate, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and opposition leader Friedrich Merz clashed over Germany's economic and political situation; Merz effectively used public dissatisfaction with Scholz's performance to his advantage, while Scholz struggled to counter the criticism.

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