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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Court Rejects FDP Challenge to Debt Brake Reform

The Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state constitutional court rejected the FDP's attempt to block the state government's support for the federal debt brake reform in the Bundesrat, citing the government's independent authority in federal votes. This follows similar failures by FDP factions in other German s...

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Germany Nominates Baerbock for UN General Assembly Presidency Amidst Controversy

Germany's outgoing government nominated Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock to head the UN General Assembly in 2025/26, sparking controversy due to her perceived lack of diplomatic experience compared to the initially favored candidate, Helga Schmid. This decision, supported by the incoming governmen...

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SPD Rejects CDU's Migration Policy Changes

The SPD rejects the CDU's plan to return asylum seekers at Germany's border without neighboring countries' consent, proposing an alternative focusing on integration instead of stricter deportations, creating a major point of contention in coalition negotiations.

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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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Bavarian Wind Energy Bill Rejected Due to Mandatory Citizen Profit-Sharing

The Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs must revise its wind energy expansion bill after facing criticism for its mandatory citizen profit-sharing provision, deemed too bureaucratic and hindering renewable energy development by experts and coalition partners.

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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 Links Climate Action and Defense in Record Spending Bill

Germany's parliament approved a bill unlocking record state borrowing for defense and infrastructure, with €100 billion from a special fund earmarked for climate transformation, reflecting a new security-climate policy linkage.

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Germany's New Debt: Addressing Foreign Policy Challenges Under Trump

Germany's parliament approved massive new debt to address security and foreign policy challenges, including a strained transatlantic relationship under Trump, the Ukraine war, and economic difficulties; the next chancellor, likely Friedrich Merz, plans closer European defense cooperation and aims to...

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Minister's Husband's Firms Received State Funding, Sparking Transparency Calls

During her time as State Secretary, the Minister's husband's companies received state funding through the ISB, prompting calls for transparency and raising ethical questions regarding conflicts of interest and upcoming elections.

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Hamburg Election: SPD Faces Coalition Choice Between CDU and Greens

Following the Hamburg election, the SPD, having won the most seats, faces a decision between a coalition with the CDU or the Greens; the choice will significantly impact Hamburg's future policy directions, particularly concerning transportation and large-scale projects, and its role in the federal g...

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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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