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How to watch Germany’s state elections like a pro
NÜRNBERG — Germans in Bavaria and Hesse will head to the polls on Sunday in state elections serving as a bellwether of the national mood…
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Germany’s Scholz hints at checks on Polish border amid visa-for-bribes scandal
Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on Poland to clarify allegations of a visas-for-bribes scandal, airing concerns that it could be adding to his own…
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German carmakers ‘afraid’ of China retaliation, economy minister warns
BERLIN — German carmakers are “afraid” that they could be hit by retaliation if the EU were to impose duties on Chinese electric vehicles as…
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Germany dithers on EIB choice
BERLIN — Germany’s ruling coalition has yet to decide whom it will support in the race to lead the European Investment Bank, but Finance Minister…
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Former German intelligence officer charged with treason for spying for Russia
A former German intelligence employee was charged with treason for allegedly spying for Russia, according to German media reports. Germany’s federal prosecutor reportedly filed charges…
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Bavaria premier keeps deputy Aiwanger in office despite Nazi scandal
BERLIN — Bavaria’s Premier Markus Söder will not dismiss his deputy Hubert Aiwanger despite numerous accusations surrounding an antisemitic leaflet from his school days. Since…
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Atomic age is over in Germany, Chancellor Scholz insists
Germany will not leave the door open for a possible return to using nuclear power now or in the future, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said…
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Germany’s audit court slams Lindner’s ‘special funds’ — again
Germany’s Federal Court of Audit does not buy Finance Minister Christian Lindner’s back-of-the-envelope calculations for maintaining the so-called debt brake. In a report dated last…
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German army employee arrested for alleged Russian espionage
BERLIN — Once again, German criminal police arrested a Bundeswehr employee on Wednesday in Koblenz in western Germany on suspicion of spying for Russia. According…
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Germany has spent €55K on Merkel’s hair and makeup since she left office
The German government has splashed out almost €55,000 on former German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s hair and makeup since she left office in 2021. Despite departing…
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