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Germany: Thousands of Billions of Euros for Weapons and Roads
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Germany: Thousands of Billions of Euros for Weapons and Roads

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
German parties united – billion investment secured
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German parties united – billion investment secured

The likely future German government parties have agreed with the Greens in a contentious struggle over multi-billion investments in infrastructure and defense. Germany is back, says CDU leader Friedrich Merz at a press conference
Selfie ban during German government talks
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Selfie ban during German government talks

CEO: Geopolitical crisis can be a boost for Scania
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CEO: Geopolitical crisis can be a boost for Scania

The Scania CEO Christian Levin is worried about the geopolitical crisis in the wake of the Trump administration's takeover. But signals that Europe – with Germany at the forefront – is facing massive investments in defense and infrastructure could put money in the coffers for both Scania and the German parent company Traton
Green No - Merz's Investment Plan in Danger
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Green No - Merz's Investment Plan in Danger

The German Green party thinks they will not vote for the future Chancellor Friedrich Merz's gigantic billion investment in infrastructure and defense, says group leader Katharina Dröge according to Bild. Thus, the plans of the coming government hang in the balance
Merz and SPD Agree - Initiate Negotiations
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Merz and SPD Agree - Initiate Negotiations

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
The EU Summit: Five Points to Keep an Eye On
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The EU Summit: Five Points to Keep an Eye On

It is expected broad support for the EU Commission's plan to inject equivalent to nearly 9 billion Swedish kronor (800 billion euro) into defense at Thursday's EU summit. But there are points where it can get hot
Macron's Bold Move: France's Nuclear Shield for EU Peace Strategy
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Macron's Bold Move: France's Nuclear Shield for EU Peace Strategy

France's President Emmanuel Macron has invited European defense chiefs to a meeting in Paris next week. Macron is once again opening up to protecting other EU countries with France's nuclear weapons
Germany to Ease Debt Rules for Major Defense and Infrastructure Boost
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Germany to Ease Debt Rules for Major Defense and Infrastructure Boost

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

Already next week, the outgoing German federal parliament may vote on a giant package to strengthen the defense, reports Bild.
Macron opens up to European nuclear weapons
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Macron opens up to European nuclear weapons

The French President Emmanuel Macron is open to discussing a common European nuclear strategy if Europe is to become less dependent on the USA.
Support for Zelensky after the quarrel - "not alone"
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Support for Zelensky after the quarrel - "not alone"

The support for Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is pouring in after the brawl at the White House. "You are not alone" and that President Donald Trump is doing Putin's "dirty work" are some of the messages
Government talks begin in Berlin – without Scholz
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Government talks begin in Berlin – without Scholz

Prime Minister Kristersson met election winner Merz in Berlin
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Prime Minister Kristersson met election winner Merz in Berlin

Musk: Time issue before AFD wins
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Musk: Time issue before AFD wins

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

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
The Power Player Merz Has Made His Comeback
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The Power Player Merz Has Made His Comeback

He was outmaneuvered by Angela Merkel and disappeared from politics. Now, Friedrich Merz has made a grand comeback
Merz welcomes Netanyahu – despite ICC warrant
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Merz welcomes Netanyahu – despite ICC warrant

Germany's likely new federal chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomes Benjamin Netanyahu to Germany – despite an international arrest warrant against the Israeli prime minister.
Hope for the Economy after German Power Shift
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Hope for the Economy after German Power Shift

The election result in Germany raises hopes of an economic recovery for the country, which has had a difficult time both politically and economically lately. One can be cautiously optimistic, but one must be cautious, as there is still much that remains, says SEB's chief economist Jens Magnusson
Expert: Only One Coalition Possible for Merz
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Expert: Only One Coalition Possible for Merz

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
Five Challenges for Germany's Next Government
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Five Challenges for Germany's Next Government

Government shift is looming in the EU's heaviest member state. Germany's next leader will likely be the Christian Democrat Friedrich Merz
Power Shift in Germany: "Now We Must Take Our Place"
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Power Shift in Germany: "Now We Must Take Our Place"

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
Merz: The Trump Administration Doesn't Care About Europe
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Merz: The Trump Administration Doesn't Care About Europe

Germany's election winner Friedrich Merz wants to unite Europe to achieve greater independence from a USA governed by Donald Trump. "For me, it is an absolute priority to strengthen Europe as soon as possible," he says in German TV
Kristersson looks forward to cooperation with Germany
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Kristersson looks forward to cooperation with Germany

The Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson looks forward to cooperating with Germany's new government for a safer Europe.
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