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Kristersson wants to try to form government, but SD role remains unclear
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Kristersson wants to try to form government, but SD role remains unclear

S-leader Magdalena Andersson has given up her attempts to form a government, and the task is now expected to go to M-leader Ulf Kristersson. In that case, he wants to try to bring five parties together around a common economic policy, he told TT on Sunday
German AfD surge makes a Tidö-style deal unlikely in Germany
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German AfD surge makes a Tidö-style deal unlikely in Germany

Alternative for Germany continues to grow and the ruling Christian Democrats are shrinking - but a German Tidö Agreement is not currently in the cards. In some places, the other parties may need to make common cause to keep the far right out
Merz promises reforms after disastrous German state election results
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Merz promises reforms after disastrous German state election results

This weekend's two German state elections were "catastrophic," according to Chancellor Friedrich Merz. But he will not leave his post, promising to keep the governing coalition together for Germany's "democratic future
Berlin swings left as Merz’s CDU faces historic setback in regional votes
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Berlin swings left as Merz’s CDU faces historic setback in regional votes

The left-wing party Die Linke is making gains in Berlin. The far-right AfD is set to become the largest party in the former East German state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Far-right AfD wins landslide in Saxony-Anhalt election, falls short of majority
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Far-right AfD wins landslide in Saxony-Anhalt election, falls short of majority

The German far-right AfD party has become the largest party in the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, but without an outright majority. "We have made history," says Ulrich Siegmund, the party's top candidate in the state, on the ARD television channel
AfD becomes largest party in Saxony-Anhalt election, but falls short of majority
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AfD becomes largest party in Saxony-Anhalt election, but falls short of majority

The German far-right AfD party has become the largest party in the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, but without winning an outright majority. "We have made history," says Ulrich Siegmund, the party's top candidate in the state, on ARD television
Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner rules out re-election bid after criticism over power outage response
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Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner rules out re-election bid after criticism over power outage response

Berlin's heavily criticized mayor Kai Wegner says he is not running for re-election, just over two months before the election.
Germany to cut taxes for low-income earners, raise them for the wealthy
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Germany to cut taxes for low-income earners, raise them for the wealthy

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his coalition government are cutting taxes for low-income earners, with the richest paying more. The measure is intended to counter the appeal of the far-right nationalist AfD
Democracy's last bullet in Germany - can Merz deliver?
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Democracy's last bullet in Germany - can Merz deliver?

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
Democracy's last bullet in Germany - can Merz deliver?
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Democracy's last bullet in Germany - can Merz deliver?

Germany 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
Merz praised Kristersson and the Swedish beer decision
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Merz praised Kristersson and the Swedish beer decision

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz praises Sweden during a visit to the Moderates. He highlights the fight against gangs, the military buildup, and the government opening more bars
Germany plans major welfare reform but contributions will not be reduced
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Germany plans major welfare reform but contributions will not be reduced

The German government is preparing a comprehensive reform and simplification of the country's welfare system - but contributions will not be reduced.
Tidö cooperation on exports – the EU's far right increasingly powerful
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Tidö cooperation on exports – the EU's far right increasingly powerful

The Tidö cooperation is increasingly being exported to the EU Parliament. Environmental issues are being sidelined as the conservatives turn to the far right
Tidö cooperation on exports – the EU's far right increasingly powerful
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Tidö cooperation on exports – the EU's far right increasingly powerful

The Tidö cooperation is increasingly being exported to the EU Parliament. Environmental issues are being sidelined as the conservatives increasingly turn to the far right
Scholz: Sweden has an important role in Europe
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Scholz: Sweden has an important role in Europe

Olaf 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
Merz Calls to End EU's 2035 Petrol Car Ban Amid Auto Industry Crisis
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Merz Calls to End EU's 2035 Petrol Car Ban Amid Auto Industry Crisis

Germany's Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to scrap the EU's 2035 deadline for when new petrol and diesel cars will be banned. The move comes against the backdrop of the crisis in the German automotive industry
Far-Right Gains Momentum in German Local Elections
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Far-Right Gains Momentum in German Local Elections

The Far-Right Party AFD is going strongly forward in the local elections in the German Nordrhein-Westfalen. The Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democrats are worried, despite maintaining their position as the state's largest party
German Social Democrats Face Internal Push for Closer Russia Ties
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German Social Democrats Face Internal Push for Closer Russia Ties

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
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Germany Ends Support for Mediterranean Migrant Rescue Groups

Germany Celebrates First Veterans Day Amid Conscription Debate
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Germany Celebrates First Veterans Day Amid Conscription Debate

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
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German Court Rules Against Asylum Law; Government Defies Decision

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

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
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Boris Pistorius to Stay as Germany's Defense Minister

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
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SPD Approves Coalition, Paving Way for Merz as German Chancellor

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