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Germany expels Russian diplomats over murder of Georgian citizen in Berlin
After the murder of a Georgian citizen in Berlin, the German government expelled two employees of the Russian embassy. The Attorney General...
Bavarian integration law partly declared unconstitutional
Bavaria's integration law partly violates the state constitution. According to the State Constitutional Court, mandatory courses on 'German values' for migrants are...
Grand Coalition crisis: CDU’s AKK firmly rejects renegotiation of agreement
The designated SPD leaders would like to renegotiate the coalition agreement with CDU/CSU . But CDU leader Kramp-Karrenbauer give little hope to...
Leadership ballot: SPD members vote for underdog and challenge Grand Coalition
It is a somewhat surprising decision by the SPD party members: Saskia Esken and Norbert Walter-Borjans are to take over the party...
AfD party conference votes in new leadership
The founding generation of the AfD is retiring: Party leader Gauland is succeeded by his preferred candidate Tino Chrupalla as co-chairman. Together...
Bundestag passes record budget
The federal government plans to spend 362 billion euros next year - more than ever before. And that, without incurring any new...
Northern states ring alarm bells on wind energy
The northern German states fear for the future of the wind power industry. In a joint letter to Chancellor Merkel, they warn...
Berlin: BER airport to finally open gates in October 2020
The new Capital Airport BER is scheduled to open on 31 October 2020. This was announced by the operators on Friday. ...
Climate laws blocked by Bundesrat in bid to renegotiate deal
Parts of the climate package must be renegotiated in the Conciliation Committee of Bundestag and Bundesrat. Among other things, the Upper House...
Germany to increase NATO contributions
Under pressure from US President Trump, the NATO states have agreed on a new distribution of the organisation's busget. In the future,...