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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

Pope Francis Funeral Today: Global Leaders Gather in Rome

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Pope Francis Funeral Today: Global Leaders Gather in Rome

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Rome stands still and the world's eyes are fixed on the Vatican. Today, Pope Francis is being buried

Pope Francis' Funeral Set for Saturday at St. Peter's Square

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Pope Francis' Funeral Set for Saturday at St. Peter's Square

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The Catholic world is in mourning after Pope Francis' passing – but there is no time for rest. The funeral will be held on Saturday at St

Germany's Major Loans Drive Up Interest Rates Across Europe

Germany's Major Loans Drive Up Interest Rates Across Europe

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Long interest rates have already begun to rise in the wake of Germany's financial policy U-turn, which opens up for giant loans to defense and infrastructure. Inflation – also in Sweden – can in the long run also be pushed upwards

Germany: The Trump Administration Has No Respect for Rules

Germany: The Trump Administration Has No Respect for Rules

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Two-year-old seriously injured - Islamist motive investigated

Two-year-old seriously injured - Islamist motive investigated

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At least 36 people were injured in the attack in central Munich on Thursday, where a car drove into a crowd. Several have serious injuries, the police announced at a press conference

The Federal Diet Dissolved – New Election in Germany

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The Federal Diet Dissolved – New Election in Germany

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Germany's president Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolves the federal parliament and announces new elections on February 23.

Germany's President: A Dark Shadow Over Christmas

Germany's President: A Dark Shadow Over Christmas

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Germany's president Frank-Walter Steinmeier says that a "dark shadow" has fallen over Christmas after the attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg on Friday.

German Re-election after Scholz Loses Confidence

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German Re-election after Scholz Loses Confidence

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Germany's Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost, as expected, a confidence vote in parliament. The Christian Democrats are the favorite in the new election expected in February

Five years after the fire: Notre Dame reopens now

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Five years after the fire: Notre Dame reopens now

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It has taken over five years, but now the fire-ravaged Paris Cathedral Notre Dame is ready to reopen its doors. At Saturday's grand ceremony, celebrity guests will attend – including the incoming President of the USA

Doomsday for Scholz set - election on February 23

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Doomsday for Scholz set - election on February 23

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Germany is heading for new elections on February 23 if Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government falls in a confidence vote in December. This confirms President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to German media

Scholz Opens Up for Talks on New Elections

Scholz Opens Up for Talks on New Elections

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Germany's Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz opens up for discussions on when new elections can be held. The timeframe must be discussed as soon as possible, he says to journalists at the ongoing EU summit in Budapest

Biden to Berlin for talks on Ukraine

Biden to Berlin for talks on Ukraine

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Germany's President: Never Forget the Harm of Hatred

Germany's President: Never Forget the Harm of Hatred