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Russian Anti-War Activists Shape German Politics

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, thousands of anti-war activists fled to Germany, where some are now actively participating in German politics, particularly within the SPD, FDP, and Green parties, campaigning and working to integrate into their new political homes.

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Brandenburg Budget Uncertain: Coalition Faces Internal Dissent

The Brandenburg state budget's approval is uncertain due to BSW member Sven Hornauf's conditional support, contingent on changes to education and property tax, threatening the SPD/BSW coalition's two-vote majority before the June 20th vote.

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Germany Defies Court Ruling on Asylum Seeker Rejections, Facing Criticism for Undermining Democracy and Economy

Germany's government plans to reject asylum seekers at the border, defying a court ruling; this action is criticized for undermining democracy, harming European unity, and damaging the economy by deterring skilled workers.

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German MPs Approve €600 Monthly Salary Increase

The German Bundestag approved a nearly €600 monthly salary increase for its members, effective July, mirroring a rise in federal judges' salaries, sparking debate about fairness given the smaller increases received by low-income earners.

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German Coalition Loses Majority in New Poll; Public Divided on Economic and Foreign Policies

A new Politbarometer shows that Germany's ruling coalition is losing support, with CDU/CSU at 27% and SPD at 15%, while AfD maintains 23%. Public opinion is critical of planned tax cuts, favors pausing arms sales to Israel (77%), and is split on military aid to Ukraine (40% for stronger support, 30%...

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German Bundestag Limits AfD's Committee Influence

The German Bundestag's committee on elections, immunity, and rules of procedure voted to prevent the AfD from holding both chair and vice-chair positions on committees, a move prompted by the AfD's failure to secure any committee chairships due to other parties refusing to support their candidates, ...

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Resurgence of Thomas Mann's Relevance Amidst Rise of Far-Right in Germany

On Thomas Mann's 150th birthday, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier emphasized the enduring relevance of Mann's writings, particularly his warnings against nationalism and advocacy for democracy, amidst the rise of the far-right AfD party and broader geopolitical uncertainty.

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Brandenburg Budget in Jeopardy Due to Coalition Discord

The Brandenburg state budget faces uncertainty due to BSW member Sven Hornauf's opposition, jeopardizing the SPD/BSW coalition's two-vote majority in the upcoming June 20th vote. His objections focus on education cuts, specifically increased teacher workload, and potential property tax increases, cr...

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WELT Names Lars Klingbeil 'Person of the Year'

WELT named Lars Klingbeil, SPD chairman and German Vice Chancellor, its 'Person of the Year' for his political maneuvering securing seven ministries for the SPD in the coalition government, despite the party's low 2021 election result (16%), and for navigating complex negotiations amid economic rece...

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German Government Seeks to Bridge Policy-Public Divide

Laura Krause, head of the "Modernes Deutschland" department in Germany's Finance Ministry, aims to improve public trust by creating a coherent narrative around government spending, addressing concerns about fragmented policies and a lack of communication.

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Germany Pushes for Massive Increase in Space Funding

Germany created a new space ministry and is advocating for a significant increase in space funding (€2 billion annually for ESA and €1 billion nationally) to boost technological advancement, economic growth, and European sovereignty, driven by concerns about reliance on foreign entities like SpaceX.

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German MPs' Salaries Face Renewed Debate Amidst Substantial Increase

German Members of Parliament (MPs) currently receive a monthly salary of €11,227.20 plus a tax-free allowance of €5,349.58, with an automatic annual adjustment linked to average wage growth, currently facing renewed debate in the Bundestag.

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