Germany engulfed by political crisis as Scholz coalition falls apart
Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner, the leader of one of the three coalition parties, on ...
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5 Ukraine stories you might've missed because of US election
As the world waited with bated breath for the result of the U.S. elections, Russia's war against Ukraine did not relent. Donald Trump's sweeping victory no doubt spells an uncertain future for the ...
European leaders confident Berlin will fix government crisis quickly
European leaders on Thursday expressed optimism that the German government crisis will be resolved quickly, as they arrived ...
Taambdi Chaamdi, Marathi superhit song rocks a party in Germany, watch video
The Marathi song Taambdi Chaamdi has recently become a global sensation, making waves far beyond its home state of Maharashtra. Originally a local hit, the song has now spread its infectious energy ...
'That's democracy' - EU not concerned over Berlin government collapse
How to settle the political crisis in Berlin was "for Germany to discuss," she added. "Well, that's democracy," European ...
Germany's Scholz under pressure to hold quick confidence vote
Germany's opposition conservatives urged Chancellor Olaf Scholz to allow a vote of confidence immediately and hold elections in January, the day after his rocky three-way coalition collapsed and ...
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FACTBOX: What we know about collapse of ruling coalition in Germany
The German chancellor said he would call for a confidence vote on January 15, 2025, in the Bundestag, which could trigger a snap election before late March ...
The German coalition goes out with a bang – Commerzbank
Not only was there a political bang in the US yesterday, but also in Germany late last night. After Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner, the so-called “Ampelkoalition” (a ...
Europe Has a Germany Problem in New Trump Era
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35 years after Berlin Wall, East German football struggling
The all-encompaning privatizing shock that overtook East German industry after the Berlin Wall collapsed impacted football as well. Formerly state-ran clubs in the east suddenly had to compete with ...
Germany's governing coalition collapses after Scholz fires finance minister
In disagreement with his liberal allies over economic and budgetary policy, the Social Democratic chancellor has decided to call a confidence vote in parliament, which should lead to early general ...
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Fearing uncertainty, German industry calls for fast snap election
The comments from the automotive, chemicals and energy sectors, which together form Germany's industrial backbone, highlight the need for fast reform as German companies are increasingly falling behin ...