Germany
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz kicks off election campaign
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has positioned the Social Democratic Party as the only one for the people, heavily criticising CDU, who…
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German unemployment rises less than expected in November
The number of unemployed people rose far less than expected this month, reflecting a resilience in the German labour market,…
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Volkswagen workers in Germany ready to strike in early December
Volkswagen workers are set to strike in Germany in early December and union IG Metall said in a circulated pamphlet…
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MEPs critique Angela Merkel’s legacy as memoirs hit the shelves
âFreedomâ is an autobiographical book by Angela Merkel, former German Chancellor from 2005 to 2021. It retraces her national and…
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Russia’s hybrid warfare may trigger NATO defence clause, Germany says
German intelligence chief Bruno Kahl says that Moscow’s acts of sabotage against Western targets could spur NATO to invoke Article…
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Big drop in German consumer confidence beats hopes of economic growth
A key survey shows Germans preparing to tighten their belts rather than boost private consumption, the sector which provides half…
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Berlin announces huge âŹ130 million cuts to culture budget
Germanyâs government has confirmed huge cuts to the culture budget in Berlin. ADVERTISEMENT Over âŹ130 million will be slashed from…
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Germany plans to turn buildings into bomb shelters
The country’s interior ministry said that an app would be designed for citizens to find their closest bunker. ADVERTISEMENT Germany…
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Germany’s job market reliant on thousands of migrants, experts say
An analysis by the independent Bertelsmann Foundation has sounded the alarm that Europe’s biggest economy will need thousands of additional…
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Merkel reflects on Putin’s tactics and US presidencies in memoirs
Angela Merkel’s memoirs reflect on her tenure as German chancellor, detailing interactions with global leaders like Putin, Obama and Trump,…
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