Germany suffers from the EU's most expensive healthcare system, stagnant growth and a pension system that is considered in urgent need of reform. The government is plagued by internal battles, while the right-wing nationalist AfD is reaching record highs in public opinion polls. Despite the new government being in office for just over a year, not much has happened, says political scientist Ann-Kristin Kölln.
WorldGermany is suffering from the EU's most expensive healthcare system, stagnant growth, and a pension system that is considered to be in urgent need of reform. The government is plagued by internal battles - while the right-wing nationalist AfD is reaching record levels in public opinion. Despite just over a year in office, not much has happened, says political scientist Ann-Kristin Kölln.
WorldThe German government is preparing a comprehensive reform and simplification of the country's welfare system - but contributions will not be reduced.
WorldOlaf Scholz watched with joy as Sweden joined NATO and strengthened European support for Ukraine. We play an important role in increasing cooperation across national borders, also for Germany, says the former Chancellor. I think we understand each other quite well.
WorldThe Christian Democrat Friedrich Merz has been elected as Germany's new Chancellor, after the fiasco when he did not get enough votes in a first ballot. What a day it has been, says Merz who later in the evening can look forward to both a cabinet meeting and a well-chilled beer.
World politicsGermany's current Defence Minister Boris Pistorius will remain as Defence Minister in the new government, his party announced on Monday.
World politicsParty members of Germany's social democratic party SPD have approved the government coalition with the Christian democratic CDU/CSU.
World politicsGermany's intended government is taking shape. For the first time in nearly 60 years, a Christian democrat will become foreign minister. He has clearly expressed himself about the ongoing wars in the surrounding world.
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