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PoliticsIlse Aigner Tapped for Federal President, Draws Criticism
Ilse Aigner has been chosen as the candidate for Federal President by the CDU and CSU. While the SPD has pledged support, Green Party politicians have criticized the selection process led by Friedrich Merz. The AfD has stated Aigner cannot unite Germans.
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PoliticsBärbel Bas Resigns Citing Personal Loss and Political Attacks
Bärbel Bas has resigned from her positions as SPD chairwoman and Federal Minister of Labour, citing personal grief and political pressure. In her first public comments since stepping down, she detailed attacks from the Union and a lack of support from her own party.
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Politics · RussiaGerman Chancellor Merz Warns of Russian Destabilisation Efforts
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned of daily Russian efforts to destabilise the country, alongside threats from political extremists. Speaking at a party congress, Merz also called for unity within his coalition and advocated for lower electricity taxes for consumers.
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PoliticsGerman coalition leaders send message on democracy's 'historic test'
Germany's coalition leaders met for more than four hours, sending a message to lawmakers that democracy faces a historic test. They committed to focusing on economic growth, secure jobs, and social cohesion while vowing to prevent extremists from taking over the country.
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Politics · European UnionAfD attacks Bauhaus art movement ahead of Saxony-Anhalt election
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has targeted the Bauhaus art movement, calling it an 'aberration of modernism' in its election program. The attacks have drawn criticism from the country's culture minister, who compared the language to that used by Nazis.
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PoliticsThorsten Legat criticises Chancellor Merz, quits reality TV
Former footballer Thorsten Legat has criticised Chancellor Friedrich Merz, stating he is ashamed to be German and fears the rise of the AfD. Legat also announced his departure from reality television.
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PoliticsSteffen Bilger rules out German car toll but pledges infrastructure overhaul
Steffen Bilger, Germany’s new transport minister, told ARD he has no mandate to introduce a passenger car toll and called Deutsche Bahn’s performance ‘unacceptable’. He cited 300 billion euros for infrastructure and promised improvements by 2029, including at Stuttgart 21, which has cost at least 14.5 billion euros.
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Politics · European UnionChemnitz University rejects Voigt's appeal against doctorate withdrawal
The Technical University of Chemnitz upheld its decision to withdraw Mario Voigt's doctorate following plagiarism allegations in his 2008 dissertation. Voigt's lawyer announced plans to sue, while political allies and opponents reacted to the ruling, which follows months of scrutiny and a failed no-confidence vote.
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