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The ruling SPD‑Green‑FDP coalition is facing internal rifts that have delayed key policy initiatives, including a proposed sugar tax. The chancellor’s office has suspended the tax plan, citing insufficient parliamentary support.
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Germany's coalition government has reached a deal to introduce a contribution from childless adults to finance a long‑awaited overhaul of the long‑term care system. The measure aims to broaden the financing base and secure additional resources for expanding care services.
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Germany's far‑right Alternative for Germany secured a plurality in the Saxony‑Anhalt state election and its leader Ulrich Siegmund will stand for Minister‑President in December. The outcome fuels concerns about a shift toward nationalist governance and highlights public discontent over perceived justice.
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Germany's governing Social Democratic Party (SPD) has opened formal exploratory talks with the Left (Die Linke) and the Greens to form a new governing coalition. The move follows a fragmented election outcome and comes amid policy steps such as a Bundestag‑approved fuel tax cut aimed at lowering gas prices.
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The German government will re‑introduce a temporary fuel price relief scheme, known as the Tankrabatt, offering motorists up to 0.17 euros per litre from October until 31 December. The move comes amid persistent high energy prices and mirrors similar subsidy measures across Europe.
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Lawmakers clash over a government proposal to overhaul Germany's intelligence agencies, with the far‑right AfD branding the plan a revival of the Stasi. The Greens and Left also voice concerns as the vote approaches.
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The far‑right Alternative for Germany (AfD) topped the vote in Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern while Berlin swung left, boosting Die Linke and pressuring Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The results underline a collapse of the political centre ahead of the federal election.
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A senior CDU politician warned the defence minister that swift action is needed on military readiness and procurement. The appeal reflects mounting domestic criticism as Germany grapples with defence reforms and NATO commitments.