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German Social Democrats Face Internal Push for Closer Russia Ties

German Social Democrats Face Internal Push for Closer Russia Ties

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Nato is arming up to meet the Russian threat – but in some places discontent is growing. In the German Social Democrats, party forces are mobilizing to slow down the giant investment in defense and work for "detente and cooperation with Russia"

Germany Ends Support for Mediterranean Migrant Rescue Groups

Germany Ends Support for Mediterranean Migrant Rescue Groups

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Germany Celebrates First Veterans Day Amid Conscription Debate

Germany Celebrates First Veterans Day Amid Conscription Debate

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What role the military should play in German society has become a debated issue in Germany. The first veterans' day was celebrated on Sunday at the same time as there is a discussion about reintroducing conscription

German Court Rules Against Asylum Law; Government Defies Decision

German Court Rules Against Asylum Law; Government Defies Decision

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A German court rules that the German government's proposal to stop asylum seekers at the border is illegal. Germany's government refuses to comply with the decision, according to Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt

Friedrich Merz Elected German Chancellor, Celebrates with Cabinet Meeting and Beer

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Friedrich Merz Elected German Chancellor, Celebrates with Cabinet Meeting and Beer

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The 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

Boris Pistorius to Stay as Germany's Defense Minister

Boris Pistorius to Stay as Germany's Defense Minister

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Germany's current Defence Minister Boris Pistorius will remain as Defence Minister in the new government, his party announced on Monday.

SPD Approves Coalition, Paving Way for Merz as German Chancellor

SPD Approves Coalition, Paving Way for Merz as German Chancellor

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Party members of Germany's social democratic party SPD have approved the government coalition with the Christian democratic CDU/CSU.

Johann Wadephul Set to Become German Foreign Minister Amid Global Conflicts

Johann Wadephul Set to Become German Foreign Minister Amid Global Conflicts

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Germany's intended government is taking shape. For the first time in nearly 60 years, a Christian democrat will become foreign minister

Global Dynamics Speed Up German Coalition Formation

Global Dynamics Speed Up German Coalition Formation

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Just over six weeks after the German election, a coalition agreement is in place. That it went so fast can be due to the global situation, says political scientist Maria Thürk

Germany's New Coalition Looks to Sweden for Defense Inspiration

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Germany's New Coalition Looks to Sweden for Defense Inspiration

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The German Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) and Social Democrats (SPD) have agreed on a coalition agreement. The way is thus clear for Friedrich Merz to become Germany's next Federal Chancellor

German Coalition Talks Near Conclusion as CDU/CSU and SPD Finalize Details

German Coalition Talks Near Conclusion as CDU/CSU and SPD Finalize Details

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The German government talks are very close to a solution, report German TV channels. CDU/CSU and SPD are said to be only details away from an agreement on a coalition government

Germany Approves 500 Billion Euro Loan Package for Defense and Infrastructure

Germany Approves 500 Billion Euro Loan Package for Defense and Infrastructure

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The German Federal Council has approved constitutional amendments that open up for loans of hundreds of billions of euros for defense and infrastructure.

Germany: Thousands of Billions of Euros for Weapons and Roads

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Germany: Thousands of Billions of Euros for Weapons and Roads

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The German Bundestag votes yes to constitutional amendments enabling loans of around a thousand billion euros for defense and infrastructure. We must rebuild our defense capabilities, says the country's likely future Chancellor Friedrich Merz

Selfie ban during German government talks

Selfie ban during German government talks

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Merz and SPD Agree - Initiate Negotiations

Merz and SPD Agree - Initiate Negotiations

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The German election winner Friedrich Merz has taken a clear step towards a new government. His Christian Democratic CDU and sister party CSU are, after sounding out, in agreement with the Social Democratic SPD to initiate government negotiations

Germany to Ease Debt Rules for Major Defense and Infrastructure Boost

Germany to Ease Debt Rules for Major Defense and Infrastructure Boost

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Germany's Christian Democrats and Social Democrats have agreed to ease the debt brake to be able to invest multi-billion amounts in defense. This is announced by Friedrich Merz, who is expected to become the new Federal Chancellor after Olaf Scholz's election defeat in February

Germany's Parliament Poised for Major Defense Funding Vote Next Week

Germany's Parliament Poised for Major Defense Funding Vote Next Week

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Already next week, the outgoing German federal parliament may vote on a giant package to strengthen the defense, reports Bild.

Government talks begin in Berlin – without Scholz

Government talks begin in Berlin – without Scholz

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Musk: Time issue before AFD wins

Musk: Time issue before AFD wins

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The Far-Right Party AFD achieved great successes in Sunday's German election. Friedrich Merz, who is likely to become the country's next Chancellor, calls the right-wing extremist upswing "the last warning" to other parties

The German winner: Must quickly secure the defense

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The German winner: Must quickly secure the defense

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The Christian Democratic CDU/CSU will, after Sunday's election victory, begin government talks with the Social Democratic SPD. The election winner Friedrich Merz also promises Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he can visit Germany without being arrested – despite an international arrest warrant

Expert: Only One Coalition Possible for Merz

Expert: Only One Coalition Possible for Merz

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After the German election, a government formation is awaited where the second-largest party is excluded from the negotiations. Actually, there is only one coalition on the table, says German political science professor Thomas Sommerer

Stockholm Stock Exchange Fell

Stockholm Stock Exchange Fell

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The Stockholm stock exchange ended Monday on minus after a day with small price movements. The broad OMXS index fell 0

Power Shift in Germany: "Now We Must Take Our Place"

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Power Shift in Germany: "Now We Must Take Our Place"

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The votes are counted and Germany's next Chancellor will most likely be Friedrich Merz. The far-right party AFD became the second largest – and now Merz faces tough government negotiations

German top politician: We are keeping a close eye on Sweden

German top politician: We are keeping a close eye on Sweden

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The Christian Democrats – who appear to be leading the next German government – are closely examining how Sweden has revised its migration policy. This is what Dorothee Bär, Vice President of the Bavarian CSU, tells TT at the Christian Democrats' election watch