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Chancellor Scholz remains committed - no Taurus to Ukraine. Now he is answering questions from members of parliament for the first time in the Bundestag ... Show more
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Livestream: Olaf Scholz answers questions from MPs: For the first time this year, the Federal Chancellor is answering questions from MPs ...
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Livestream: Olaf Scholz answers questions from MPs
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Government consultation: Chancellor Olaf Scholz still clearly rejects Taurus delivery
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Government consultation: Chancellor Olaf Scholz still clearly rejects ...
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Livestream: Olaf Scholz answers questions from MPs: For the first time this year, the Federal Chancellor is answering questions from MPs ...
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Livestream: Olaf Scholz answers questions from MPs
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Why Scholz does not want to supply Taurus cruise missiles: Chancellor Olaf Scholz answers the question in the Bundestag as to why he does not want to supply ...
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Why Scholz does not want to supply Taurus cruise missiles
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Taurus deliveries to Ukraine: "Prudence is what citizens are entitled to": The Chancellor describes the delivery of cruise missiles as "out of the question" ...
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Taurus deliveries to Ukraine:
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“That annoys me, dear Norbert”: Scholz gets personal at Röttgen - Government survey on Taurus in the live stream
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“That annoys me, dear Norbert”: Scholz gets personal at Röttgen - ...
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Chancellor Scholz: Retirement age will not be raised: The Chancellor is answering questions from MPs in the Bundestag today. In addition to the debate about the ...
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Chancellor Scholz: Retirement age will not be raised
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Will the retirement age be raised? That's what Chancellor Scholz says: Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has reiterated his opposition to raising the statutory ...
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Will the retirement age be raised? That's what Chancellor Scholz says
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Von Notz in the Bundestag: "AfD is a shame for our country": Fierce exchange of blows in the Bundestag: The Greens are attacking the AfD head-on because of ...
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Von Notz in the Bundestag:
Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
  • The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.

  • The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.

  • Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.

  • On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
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Bundestag on the espionage affair: The AfD "betrays and sells out the German people"
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Bundestag on the espionage affair: The AfD
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Sharp criticism from London: Wallace calls Scholz “the wrong man in the wrong place”
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Sharp criticism from London: Wallace calls Scholz “the wrong man in the ...
Quick Glance: Criticism of Scholz: Wallace Calls for Delivery of Taurus Missiles
  • Former British Defense Minister Wallace criticizes Chancellor Scholz for weak leadership and lack of communication regarding Ukraine.

  • He calls for the delivery of German Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine and emphasizes the importance of clear communication and determination in dealing with Russia.

  • Wallace warns against freezing the conflict in Ukraine and mentions the possibility of NATO membership as a countermeasure.

  • He stresses the need for adequate security guarantees to prevent Russia from rearming and launching another attack.
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AfD spy affair in the Bundestag: “The people who are in charge in the AfD are Höcke and Putin”
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AfD spy affair in the Bundestag: “The people who are in charge in the AfD ...
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Scholz: Don't talk Germany down as a business location: Chancellor Scholz defended the economic policy of the traffic light at the opening of the Hanover Trade ...
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Scholz: Don't talk Germany down as a business location
Quick Glance: Scholz: Strengthening Germany's Economic Position
  • Chancellor Olaf Scholz rebuts criticism from BDI President Russwurm and emphasizes the importance of strengthening Germany's economic position.

  • Scholz acknowledges the challenges of the past years but notes positive developments such as decreasing interest rates and energy prices, as well as measures to reduce bureaucracy.

  • The Hannover Messe is seen as an opportunity for new impulses in the energy transition and for enhancing the competitiveness of the German industry, with a focus on artificial intelligence and innovations.

  • IG Metall warns of deindustrialization and calls for investments to alleviate companies, while the Hannover Messe showcases over 4,000 companies presenting solutions for a sustainable industry.
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Survey: SPD continues to lose ground: The federal government's parties are continuing to lose ground among voters. The edges, on the other hand, benefit.
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Survey: SPD continues to lose ground
Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
  • Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.

  • Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.

  • Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.

  • HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
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Bundestag introduces stricter rules on bribery: Following accusations in the course of so-called mask deals, members of the Bundestag went unpunished ...
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Bundestag introduces stricter rules on bribery
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Despite US aid: Scholz reaffirms Taurus rejection: The Ukrainians absolutely want the Taurus cruise missile from Germany. But the Chancellor reiterates his no to ...
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Despite US aid: Scholz reaffirms Taurus rejection
Quick Glance: Scholz Reaffirms Taurus Rejection Despite US Aid
  • Ukraine seeks Taurus missiles from Germany, but Chancellor Scholz reiterates rejection. Discussions are ongoing about alternative weapons for defense against Russia.

  • Despite US aid to Ukraine with ATACMS missiles, Scholz maintains his refusal of Taurus. Germany and the UK emphasize their role as key weapons suppliers to Ukraine.

  • The US Congress approved $61 billion in Ukraine aid, potentially enabling the delivery of ATACMS missiles with a range of 300 km. Discussions are underway about new types of weapons.

  • Germany and the UK are jointly planning the development of a remote-controlled howitzer for ground operations. Scholz sticks to his rejection of Taurus delivery despite the US decision.
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SPD does not want to nominate Scholz as candidate for chancellor until summer 2025
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Quick Glance: SPD Plans to Officially Nominate Scholz as Chancellor Candidate in Summer 2025
  • The SPD has decided to announce its Chancellor candidate in the summer of 2025 to prioritize work over campaigning.

  • The CDU and CSU anticipate an internal struggle over the Chancellor candidacy. Merz emphasized humility and respect towards this position.

  • Wüst is considered a potential Chancellor candidate for the Union and highlights the importance of decision-making by state chairmen and prime ministers.

  • According to Kühnert, the SPD is always ready for campaigning but warns against coalition campaigning, emphasizing the party's independence.
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German far-right AfD staffer arrested on China spy charges: Police in Germany have arrested a staff member of the German far-right Alternative for Germany party ...
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German far-right AfD staffer arrested on China spy charges
Quick Glance: German Far-Right MEP's Aide Arrested for Alleged Chinese Espionage
  • The individual named Jian G. stands accused of sharing information about negotiations at the European Parliament with a Chinese intelligence service and spying on Chinese opposition figures in Germany, according to federal prosecutors.

  • Jian Guo is listed as an accredited assistant to MEP Maximilian Krah, the far-right AfD party's lead candidate for the upcoming EU-wide elections on the European Parliament's website.

  • The suspect was apprehended in Dresden on Monday and authorities conducted searches at his residences.

  • Expressing concern, the AfD addressed the allegations.
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Ukraine updates: Germany's Scholz welcomes US aid package: Germany's chancellor said the decision by US lawmakers to approve more foreign aid for Ukraine ...
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Ukraine updates: Germany's Scholz welcomes US aid package
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

  • The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

  • Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

  • He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
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Scholz and Sunak agree on closer arms cooperation: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was received with military honors at the German Chancellery on Wednesday ...
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Scholz and Sunak agree on closer arms cooperation
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RTL/ntv trend barometer: AfD falls to worst value since May 2023: The trend barometer continues to decline for the AfD: the party is moving further and further ...
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RTL/ntv trend barometer: AfD falls to worst value since May 2023
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Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 17:16 Biden: New military package for Ukraine "in the next few hours" +++
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Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 17:16 Biden: New military package for ...
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Germany's Scholz urges Europe to do for Ukraine : A meeting between the British and German leaders made for a show of unity even as disagreements on how to ...
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Germany's Scholz urges Europe to do for Ukraine
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Vote in the Bundestag: Federal Constitutional Court rejects urgent application against climate protection law
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Vote in the Bundestag: Federal Constitutional Court rejects urgent ...
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Lindner's FDP plan for the economic turnaround: divorce certificate for the “traffic light”?
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Lindner's FDP plan for the economic turnaround: divorce certificate for ...
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Traffic light climate policy: An autocrat annoys Scholz and Baerbock: Azerbaijan's President makes it clear in Berlin how dependent Europe is on gas ...
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Traffic light climate policy: An autocrat annoys Scholz and Baerbock
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President of the district council wants to abolish citizens' benefits for Ukraine refugees
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Quick Glance: Districts Struggle to Stop Refugee Aid for Ukraine
  • Germany's districts feel overwhelmed by the migration crisis, particularly concerning Ukrainian refugees.

  • District Council President Reinhard Sager calls for accommodation in the safe west of Ukraine and no payment of citizen money to Ukrainians in Germany.

  • He emphasizes the need for border controls, reception centers, and easier deportations to address the situation.

  • Districts demand European harmonization of benefits for asylum seekers and criticize the automatic payment of citizen money to Ukrainian refugees.
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Cum-Ex tax scandal: Chief investigator resigns and criticizes: Their investigations led to the first verdicts in the Cum-Ex tax scandal and left Chancellor ...
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Cum-Ex tax scandal: Chief investigator resigns and criticizes
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New elections in the Bundestag? This is what happens when the traffic light coalition falls
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New elections in the Bundestag? This is what happens when the traffic ...
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Olaf Scholz promotes his politics in Chmenitz: Chancellor Olaf Scholz paints a nice picture of the situation in Germany in Saxony. You can't really do it alone.
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Olaf Scholz promotes his politics in Chmenitz
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Petersberg Dialogue: Climate policy in crisis: Ministers from 40 countries will meet at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin to prepare for the next summit ...
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Petersberg Dialogue: Climate policy in crisis
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As Biden, Sunak pledge more cruise missiles for Ukraine, Germany’s Scholz adamant on Taurus refusal
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As Biden, Sunak pledge more cruise missiles for Ukraine, Germany’s Scholz ...
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Selfie unity long gone: coalition of noise - how the traffic light loses its reputation
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Selfie unity long gone: coalition of noise - how the traffic light loses ...
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Gen Z finds Scholz and co. on TikTok "cringe to the max": Traffic light politicians are trying to catch up with the AfD on social media. But are they reaching ...
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Gen Z finds Scholz and co. on TikTok
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Economic policy: There is now a red-yellow-green alert: The FDP writes cutting-edge papers, the Chancellor complains about the economy - and Robert Habeck ...
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Economic policy: There is now a red-yellow-green alert
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Germany urges UK’s Rishi Sunak to spend big on defense: Russian threat looms large as Chancellor Olaf Scholz prepares to welcome British PM to Berlin.
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Germany urges UK’s Rishi Sunak to spend big on defense
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Söder settles accounts with Baerbock: "Only confusion and international damage": Markus Söder doesn't find much good in the work of Green Party Foreign Minister ...
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Söder settles accounts with Baerbock:
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German private firms asked to pay up for climate protection: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater private sector investment to pay for combatting ...
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German private firms asked to pay up for climate protection
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Scholz makes promises: “Make this easier now”: During a flying visit to a timber construction company in Dresden, Olaf Scholz listens to the concerns of the ...
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Scholz makes promises: “Make this easier now”
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Basic child security “absurd”: Job centers send fire letter to Scholz: The Green Family Minister's prestige project is once again drawing massive criticism ...
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Basic child security “absurd”: Job centers send fire letter to Scholz
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Wagenknecht wants a vote in the Bundestag on phasing out combustion engines: From 2035, no new diesel or petrol cars are to be registered in the EU ...
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Wagenknecht wants a vote in the Bundestag on phasing out combustion ...
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Climate protection: Bundestag decides to reform the climate protection law: The government is changing the Climate Protection Act and targets for individual ...
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Climate protection: Bundestag decides to reform the climate protection law
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Climate Protection Act: Federal Constitution rejects urgent application: Now read “Climate Protection Act: Federal Constitution rejects urgent application”.
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Climate Protection Act: Federal Constitution rejects urgent application
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German Beer Day: Seven reasons why it must become a World Heritage Site: April 23 is the day of German beer. This is when the Bavarian Purity Law was enacted in ...
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German Beer Day: Seven reasons why it must become a World Heritage Site
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Hunger strike in Berlin: Starving against the Federal Chancellor: Three activists are on hunger strike near the Chancellery in Berlin. One of them has been for ...
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Hunger strike in Berlin: Starving against the Federal Chancellor
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Scholz: What Kant would say to Putin.: Why Chancellor Scholz praises Kant - and what he has to say to Putin.
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Scholz: What Kant would say to Putin.
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Anne Brorhilker: The mystery surrounding Germany's most prominent prosecutor: Anne Brorhilker is the best-known fighter against financial crime in Germany ...
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Anne Brorhilker: The mystery surrounding Germany's most prominent ...
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International financing: Will Germany have to break its climate promise?: Climate protection costs money, and Germany was considered a reliable donor worldwide ...
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International financing: Will Germany have to break its climate promise?
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RTL/ntv trend barometer: The Greens fall to their worst result since 2018: For a long time, the Greens were the only one of the traffic light parties that was ...
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RTL/ntv trend barometer: The Greens fall to their worst result since 2018
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Solar package: Why having your own power plant will soon be much easier: The Bundestag decides on the "solar package": solar systems on the roof or balcony ...
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Solar package: Why having your own power plant will soon be much easier
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Höcke versus Voigt: minced meat or mince? The most absurd moment of the TV duel: In the TV duel, CDU politician Mario Voigt and AfD politician Björn Höcke hurled ...
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Quick Glance: Voigt accuses Höcke of 'dilly-dallying' after TV duel
  • Thuringia's CDU leader Mario Voigt defends public confrontation with AfD far-right extremist Björn Höcke as meaningful.

  • Voigt highlights differences between CDU and Höcke's far-right extremist group.

  • Poll shows 29% support for AfD in Thuringia despite Höcke's extremism.

  • Voigt advocates for reason and warns against chaos from exiting Euro and EU.
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Industry sounds the alarm: “Germany is expected to fall further behind in 2024”: German industry is using the start of the Hannover Messe as an opportunity to ...
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Industry sounds the alarm: “Germany is expected to fall further behind in ...