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Merz Rules Out AfD Cooperation as Backlash Builds Over Hardline Migration Push

The chancellor tries to box out the far right by coupling a non-cooperation stance with tougher migration talk that has drawn protests.

Netanyahu Confirms 2026 Run, Ties Gaza War's End to Hamas Disarmament

Merz Hits Record Low in New INSA/Bild Poll as Coalition Support Slumps

France Leads Western Move To Recognize Palestinian State As UN Week Begins

CSU Joins Openness to Inheritance Tax Review as SPD Targets Loopholes and FDP Pushes Abolition

Spanish Senate Censures Transport Minister Óscar Puente Over Rail Disruptions

Meghalaya to Swear In New Cabinet Today After Conrad Sangma Moves to Drop Eight Ministers

Klingbeil Rules Out Quick Overhaul of Germany’s Heating Subsidies

Spahn Rejects Greens’ Talks on AfD Ban, Stalling Cross‑Party Effort

BSW Urges Youth Data Opt-Out as Germany Advances Volunteer Military Service

Berlin Plans Chancellor-Led Auto and Steel Summits as Critics Urge R&D Pivot

Labor Agrees to Release 20,000 Home Care Packages Now, 40,000 by Year’s End

Berlin Senate Rolls Back Daytime Tempo 30 on 23 Main Roads, Adds Nighttime Limits for Noise

Merz Targets Autumn Vote for Constitutional Court Seats With Two-Thirds Hurdle Unresolved

Söder Presses Deep Cuts as Germany Opens Social‑Welfare Reform Drive

Germany Sets 2026 Bürgergeld Freeze as Merz Presses Cost-Cutting Reforms

CDU Backbencher Opens Door to Higher Top Tax in Exchange for Social Reforms

Tajani Rejects 'Pinch' on Banks, Exposes Coalition Rift Before Budget Talks

Dutch Foreign Minister Quits Over Israel Sanctions Clash as Caretaker Cabinet Frays

Gantz Urges Temporary Unity Government to Free Gaza Hostages