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Germany's Richest Man Faces Questions Over Family's Nazi-Era Profits

Klaus-Michael Kühne, Germany's richest man, faces scrutiny for his family's firm, Kühne + Nagel's, wartime profiteering under the Nazi regime, which involved transporting Jewish property and receiving numerous awards from the regime; he refuses to fully address these historical links.

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Germany Relaxes Debt Brake, Approves €200 Billion Spending Package

Germany's parliament passed a constitutional amendment relaxing its debt brake to allow for €100 billion in new spending for infrastructure and €100 billion for climate action, plus additional borrowing for defense, exceeding the usual limit by approximately €44 billion this year.

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Germany Approves €500 Billion Financial Package Amidst Distribution Debate

Germany's €500 billion financial package, approved by the Bundestag and Bundesrat, involves €100 billion for states, €100 billion for climate protection, and relaxes the debt brake for defense and security; disagreements remain on fund distribution.

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Germany Closes Embassy in Juba Amid Renewed South Sudan Conflict

Germany closed its embassy in Juba, South Sudan, due to escalating violence between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar, which has displaced at least 50,000 people since February and threatens to spread beyond the northeast border region near Ethiopia.

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Wissing Urges Continuation of Deutschlandticket Amidst Funding Uncertainty

German Transport Minister Volker Wissing urged the continuation of the Deutschlandticket, a discounted 58 euro monthly public transport pass benefiting nearly 14 million users, warning against its cancellation or price hikes due to its significant financial relief and modernization impact. Funding i...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Partial Cannabis Legalization in Germany Fails to Curb Illegal Market

Cannabis-related crime in North Rhine-Westphalia dropped by 53.25% in 2024 to 21,777 cases compared to 46,586 in 2023, due to partial legalization on April 1, 2023, which increased the threshold for prosecuting drug dealing, despite a continued high demand for cannabis.

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EU Plans Massive Defense Spending Increase Amidst Russian Threat and Internal Funding Debate

Facing a growing Russian threat and a changed US foreign policy, the European Union plans to significantly increase defense spending, potentially through a new large-scale common borrowing scheme similar to the one used during the COVID-19 pandemic, facing internal debate about funding and economic ...

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Germany Approves €1 Trillion Loan for Defense, Infrastructure, and Climate

Germany's Bundesrat approved a €1 trillion loan for military modernization, infrastructure, and climate action, despite some state governments abstaining due to defense spending concerns; the loan aims to address critical infrastructure needs and enhance Germany's defense capabilities.

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Germany's COVID-19 Aftermath: A Call for Accountability and Reconciliation

Germany's COVID-19 pandemic response, from March 2020 to April 2023, resulted in 187,000 deaths, predominantly among the elderly; caused lasting damage to education and healthcare; and prompted President Steinmeier to call for a thorough review to address societal divisions and misinformation.

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Berlin Neo-Nazi March Cut Short by Counter-Protests

A right-wing extremist demonstration in Berlin's Friedrichshain district on Saturday, titled "For Law and Order," was ended prematurely after about four hours due to numerous counter-protests; around 850 participants were met by over 2,000 counter-protesters, resulting in around 100 arrests.

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Hamburg Coalition Talks Focus on Debt, Infrastructure Amidst Stalled Projects

Following the Hamburg state election on March 2nd, coalition talks are underway to address the city's \$22 billion debt and stalled infrastructure projects, with discussions focusing on potential changes to the debt brake and differing spending priorities among parties.

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Rhine Valley Railway Line Renovations Cause Widespread Disruptions

Deutsche Bahn is renovating the Rhine Valley railway line between Karlsruhe and Basel from April 18th to 27th, causing cancellations, schedule changes, and bus replacements for long-distance and regional trains, impacting tens of thousands of daily passengers; the work includes track, switch, and gr...

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