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Carsten Linnemann

German Coalition Unveils 'Grundsicherung für Arbeitssuchende' to Replace Bürgergeld

Lawmakers aim to tackle criminal exploitation of welfare benefits, reintegrating recipients into the workforce with tougher enforcement measures

Trade Dispute, Ukraine Support and Defence Spending Define Merz’s First Meeting with Trump

Trump Delays EU Tariff Threat, Extends Negotiation Window to July

German Coalition Faces Internal Divisions and EU Criticism Over Key Policies

Friedrich Merz Becomes Germany’s Chancellor After Unprecedented Second Vote

Friedrich Merz Fails to Secure Majority in First Historic Chancellor Vote

CDU and CSU Finalize Cabinet Picks for Merz-Led Government

Dortmund's Champions League Hopes Revive as Frauen-Bundesliga Welcomes New Faces

SPD Membership Vote and AfD Committee Rights Divide German Coalition Talks

SPD Members Begin Vote on Coalition Contract Amid Internal Dissent

Germany Moves Forward with Afghan Evacuation Flights Despite Political Backlash

Coalition Talks Enter Critical Phase as CDU, SPD Grapple with Key Disputes

Germany's Coalition Reaches Agreement on Historic $500 Billion Debt-Financed Investment Plan

German Politics Roiled by CDU-AfD Vote Collaboration on Migration Policy

CDU Proposes Stricter Migration Policies, Including Automatic Deportation After Two Crimes