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fromSpiegel
3 months ago

A "Little Coalition" for Germany: Friedrich Merz Faces an Uphill Battle as negotiations in Berlin Heat Up

European defense spending is a major focus in coalition discussions after the election.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

German Cabinet approves stricter asylum measures DW 06/04/2025

Germany's Cabinet approved stricter asylum laws to expedite deportations and minimize eligibility for asylum seekers from designated safe countries.
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fromThe Local Germany
19 hours ago

How you can challenge Germany's controversial property tax on your home

Germany's property tax reform has significantly raised taxes for homeowners, prompting extensive legal challenges.
Many property owners are appealing the new valuations due to perceived unfairness.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany needs up to 60,000 more troops, says defense chief DW 06/05/2025

Germany needs 50,000-60,000 additional troops to meet NATO defense needs due to the rising threat from Russia.
Germany politics
fromSpiegel
3 months ago

A "Little Coalition" for Germany: Friedrich Merz Faces an Uphill Battle as negotiations in Berlin Heat Up

European defense spending is a major focus in coalition discussions after the election.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

German Cabinet approves stricter asylum measures DW 06/04/2025

Germany's Cabinet approved stricter asylum laws to expedite deportations and minimize eligibility for asylum seekers from designated safe countries.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Germany's new chancellor said it will build Europe's strongest army - but can it deliver?

Germany aims to create Europe's strongest army amid rising security threats.
Challenges remain in funding, recruitment, and political agreement for military expansion.
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fromwww.thelocal.de
1 week ago

OPINION: If Germany is to thrive it must help foreigners feel they belong here

Germany's welcoming culture is undermined by deep-rooted issues of national identity, leaving newcomers feeling excluded despite long-term residence.
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fromThe Local Germany
19 hours ago

How you can challenge Germany's controversial property tax on your home

Germany's property tax reform has significantly raised taxes for homeowners, prompting extensive legal challenges.
Many property owners are appealing the new valuations due to perceived unfairness.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany needs up to 60,000 more troops, says defense chief DW 06/05/2025

Germany needs 50,000-60,000 additional troops to meet NATO defense needs due to the rising threat from Russia.
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fromwww.thelocal.se
23 hours ago

'War crime': Swedish foreign minister warns Israel against 'starving civilians'

Israel's refusal to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza is being condemned as a potential war crime by Sweden's foreign minister.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

G20 GDP growth slows to 0.8% in the first quarter of 2025 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

In the G20 area, GDP growth saw a mixed performance in Q1 2025, with overall growth of 0.8%, as contractions were noted in Korea and the U.S.
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fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Hitler's Bogus Crisis of 'Public Order'

I myself was once a federalist during my time in the opposition, but I have now come to the conviction that the Weimar constitution is fundamentally flawed.
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fromtime.com
2 days ago

Why Austria Has Some of the Most Relaxed Gun Ownership Laws in Europe

"Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker gave his condolences to the families of the victims, calling the shooting a national tragedy and a dark day in the history of our country."
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Pakistan ramps up defence spending by 20 percent after India conflict

The budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026 ramps up defence spending to 2.55 trillion rupees ($9bn), up 20 percent from the current fiscal year.
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fromThe Local Germany
1 year ago

EXPLAINED: What you can and can't do in your basement in Germany

Tenants can use the cellar in their German apartments for storage, but agreements on specific rooms must be stated in the lease contract.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Chancellor Merz brings new political style to Germany DW 06/07/2025

New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz successfully navigated his first meeting with Trump, emphasizing Germany's ongoing support for Ukraine.
fromSpiegel
6 days ago
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The Chancellor Goes to Washington: Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail

Friedrich Merz's visit to Trump was successful by avoiding pitfalls, signaling a cautious approach toward U.S.-German relations.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago
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High hopes as Germany's Merz meets US President Trump DW 06/04/2025

Friedrich Merz's inaugural meeting with Donald Trump emphasizes the need for assertiveness alongside respect in transatlantic relations.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Chancellor Merz brings new political style to Germany DW 06/07/2025

New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz successfully navigated his first meeting with Trump, emphasizing Germany's ongoing support for Ukraine.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Friedrich Merz brings new political style to Germany DW 06/07/2025

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's first US visit was marked by respect from Trump and reaffirmation of Germany's support for Ukraine.
fromSpiegel
6 days ago
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The Chancellor Goes to Washington: Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail

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fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

German word of the day: Freimutig

In Germany, freimütig conjures an image of selfless, disinterested heroism, while 'frank' in English suggests a breach of social etiquette that requires prior encouragement.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Is Germany's new government weakening climate protection? DW 05/24/2025

Katherina Reiche acknowledges the achievements of her predecessor, Robert Habeck, while planning to abolish his key energy law.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Is Germany's new government weakening climate protection? DW 05/24/2025

Katherina Reiche acknowledges the achievements of her predecessor, Robert Habeck, while planning to abolish his key energy law.
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fromTheartnewspaper
1 week ago

Berlin museums' first woman leader plans to tackle reforms and construction

Marion Ackermann becomes the first female president of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation during a pivotal time of reform and funding increase.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany updates: Baerbock set to lead UN General Assembly DW 06/02/2025

Annalena Baerbock is running unopposed for UN General Assembly president, aiming to unify member states with priorities of gender equality and sustainability.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

AfD and radical Christians: An alliance of convenience? DW 05/31/2025

My YouTube channel has half a million subscribers, and my interview with Weidel has been viewed over a million times. I support her stance against media pressure.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Presidential runoff in Poland: Why every vote matters DW 05/30/2025

Eva says she's never skipped a Polish election. She's been living in Germany for 40 years, she has a German passport, and she still takes part in every election in Poland.
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fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

Who will be most affected by move to end fast-track German citizenship?

Germany's cabinet passed a bill to end the three-year fast track for citizenship, requiring five years for naturalization instead.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Retirement in Europe: How long will we have to work? DW 05/28/2025

In some countries, people continue to work even longer than they are legally required to.
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fromAeon
3 weeks ago

Why Caspar David Friedrich's 'Wanderer' is a failed painting | Aeon Essays

"Caspar David Friedrich, a Lutheran candle-maker's son, would go down in history as Germany's greatest Romantic artist, particularly known for his iconic painting, Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog."
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