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SPD Urges Swift Constitutional Change for NRW Municipal Debt Relief

The SPD in North Rhine-Westphalia is pushing for a constitutional amendment to allow the federal government to help municipalities with high legacy debts, arguing that the current Bundestag offers a better chance of securing the necessary two-thirds majority than the next one.

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Scholz Addresses Public Concerns on Vaccines, Taxes, and Right-Wing Populism

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed public concerns during a town hall meeting, focusing on COVID-19 vaccine injuries, long COVID, wealth taxes, and rising right-wing populism in Europe, promising action on some issues while acknowledging the challenges.

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Germany's Snap Election: Immigration Takes Center Stage

Germany's snap election on February 23rd features a tight race between Friedrich Merz (CDU/CSU), Alice Weidel (AfD), Olaf Scholz (SPD), and Robert Habeck (Greens), with immigration being the central campaign issue, and smaller parties potentially influencing coalition formation.

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AfD Nominates Weidel for Chancellor in Upcoming German Election

Germany's upcoming election on February 23rd sees the far-right AfD party nominating Alice Weidel as its chancellor candidate for the first time, currently polling at 20%—a significant development in German politics, with protests marking the announcement.

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AfD's Weidel Launches Hardline Campaign for German Election

Alice Weidel was unanimously chosen as AfD's top candidate for the German Bundestag at a congress disrupted by protests; her platform includes drastic asylum policy changes, EU exit, and a return to the Deutsche Mark, raising concerns given AfD's right-wing extremism and lack of coalition prospects.

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Debate over Including Private Health Insurance in Germany's Social System

German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach proposed including privately insured individuals in the social health insurance system, sparking criticism from the CSU and FDP who argue against taxing savings, while proponents highlight the need for broader financing to alleviate the burden on low and middle...

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German Publication's AfD Campaign Raises Concerns

Katapult" launched a campaign to counter the AfD in Germany by publishing 40 quotes from current and former members, revealing extremist views; however, the initiative's effectiveness is questionable due to the inclusion of former members and unverified quotes.

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AfD's Weidel Poised for Power Amidst Party Divisions and Controversial Policies

Alice Weidel, a 45-year-old AfD politician from West Germany, is poised to lead her party to become Germany's second-largest political force, securing over 20% of the vote in recent polls, despite the party's controversial nationalist platform and its internal conflicts.

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CSU Defends Four Billion Euro Mütterrente Expansion Amidst Criticism

The CSU's Markus Söder is defending a proposed four billion euro expansion of the Mütterrente, arguing its cost is less than spending on migration (50 billion euros) and the Bürgergeld (50 billion euros), despite criticism of it as a pre-election gift.

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AfD Restructures Youth Wing Amidst Extremism Concerns

Germany's far-right AfD party voted on January 12th to restructure its youth wing, the Young Alternative (JA), which the domestic intelligence service considers potentially extremist, to increase party control and prevent a potential ban. The new model requires membership, aligning activities with t...

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SSW's Pre-Election Platform: Ceasefires, Energy, and Internal Strife

Sarah Wagenknecht's new party, the SSW, released its pre-election program on January 12th, advocating for a ceasefire in Ukraine, halting arms supplies to Israel, and negotiating with Russia for gas supplies. The party also proposes economic reforms, including a wealth tax and a €15 minimum wage, bu...

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Habeck's Proposal to Include Capital Gains in German Social Security Sparks Debate

Germany's Green Party chancellor candidate, Robert Habeck, proposed including capital gains in social security contributions, sparking immediate criticism from CSU, FDP, and SPD, while receiving support from the SoVD, leading to a debate on fair taxation and social security funding.

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