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German Green Party Seeks Strategic Reassessment After Disappointing Election Results

Following the German Bundestag election, Green Party co-chair Robert Habeck called for a strategic reassessment, citing the party's poor performance and questioning its ability to stabilize liberal democracy in a polarized climate; the party received 14.8% of the vote, falling short of expectations.

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German Poll Shows CDU Decline, AfD Rise, and Merz's Unpopularity

Post-election polling shows CDU/CSU support dropping to 26% from 29%, while AfD rises to 24%, and SPD remains at 16%; public disapproval of CDU leader Merz is at 70%, largely due to his shift on the debt brake and €500 billion spending package; upcoming US tariffs threaten Germany's economic growth.

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Cohn-Bendit at 80: From 1968 Activist to Defender of Democracy

Daniel Cohn-Bendit, a key figure in the 1968 French student protests, celebrates his 80th birthday, continuing to advocate for parliamentary democracy against populism, as detailed in his new book, "Zurück zur Wirklichkeit.

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German Coalition Talks Stalled by Financing Dispute

Coalition talks between Germany's SPD and CDU/CSU are deadlocked due to disagreements over financing election promises, creating a projected double-digit billion-euro deficit and delaying government formation, potentially impacting economic stability and social welfare programs.

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Saxony Faces €4.3 Billion Budget Deficit, Implements Austerity Measures

Facing a €4.3 billion deficit, Saxony's government proposes austerity measures including dissolving its reserve fund, reducing pension fund contributions, and cutting co-financing for federal and EU programs, leading to personnel reductions and sparking political debate.

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Thuringia to Take on €313 Million in New Debt for Budget

Thuringia will incur up to €313 million in new debt for its €14 billion budget, focusing investments on municipalities, schools, and infrastructure; the decision, enabled by a debt brake recalculation, faces opposition amid concerns about wasteful spending.

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Schmitt Elected New Head of Rhineland-Palatinate FDP

Following weeks of internal conflict, Daniela Schmitt was elected as the new leader of the Rhineland-Palatinate FDP on April 25th, 2025, receiving 67.5% of the vote, aiming to restore unity and rebuild trust within the party.

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Post-Election Shift in German Politics: CDU/CSU Plummets, AfD Soars, US Tariffs Loom

Post-election polling reveals a dramatic shift in German political landscape: CDU/CSU support plummeted to 26%, while AfD hit a record 24%, with coalition talks between CDU/CSU and SPD stalled amid public dissatisfaction over debt and upcoming US tariffs threatening the German economy.

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Post-Election Poll Reveals Shifting German Party Support Amidst Economic Uncertainty

A new DeutschlandTrend poll shows significant shifts in German party support after the February 23rd Bundestag elections, with the CDU/CSU dropping to 26% and the AfD rising to 24%, amid public dissatisfaction with the CDU/CSU's handling of the debt brake and concerns about US tariffs.

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Post-Election Shift in German Politics: CDU/CSU Plummets, AfD Soars

Post-election polls reveal a dramatic shift in German public opinion: CDU/CSU support plummeted to 26%, while AfD support hit a record 24%, prompting delays in coalition negotiations and concerns about economic impacts of US tariffs.

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Economic Disparity Fuels AfD Support in East Germany

Economic disparities and the resulting brain drain in East Germany contribute to the rise of AfD support, as detailed in a five-point plan by former East German affairs commissioner Carsten Schneider; this plan proposes targeted investment in struggling areas to reverse this trend.

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Hamburg CDU Open to SPD Coalition Despite Greens Partnership

Following the Hamburg election, CDU chairman Dennis Thering expressed continued openness to an SPD coalition, citing strong common ground during exploratory talks and criticizing the SPD's decision to instead partner with the Greens. The CDU achieved its best election result since 2008, securing 19....

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