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German Coalition Deadlocked Over Aborted Constitutional Court Appointments

Deep rifts between SPD and CDU/CSU over a nominee’s views have stalled judge elections with no resolution before the summer break.

German Coalition Defends Scaled-Back Electricity Relief as Critics Accuse It of Broken Promises

Coalition Negotiates Funding for Household Electricity Tax Cut

Austria Considers Gun Law Overhaul After Graz School Shooting

US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation launches first aid distribution in Gaza Strip

Saxony Budget Proposal Faces Backlash Over Social Sector Cuts

German States Advance Renewable Energy Laws to Boost Local Support

Germany Ends Ukraine Special Envoy Role in Government Restructuring

Friedrich Merz Becomes Germany’s Chancellor After Unprecedented Second Vote

Friedrich Merz Faces Second Vote After Failing First Chancellorship Ballot

Friedrich Merz Set to Become Germany’s Next Chancellor Today

Germany Prepares for Transition as Merz Poised for Chancellorship

German Coalition Faces Deadlock Over Defense and Infrastructure Spending

Austrian Coalition Talks Collapse, Prompting Political Uncertainty

German Ministers Face Scrutiny Over Last-Minute Civil Service Promotions

Mario Voigt Elected as New Minister-President of Thuringia

Germany Prepares for February Election Amid Political Turmoil and Economic Challenges

German States Delay Decision on Public Broadcasting Fee Amid Economic Strain