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🚨National emergency alert day in Germany: At 11 am sharp, smartphones and warning systems across the country sounded the test alarm, briefly interrupting the everyday hustle and bustle — the Bundestag debate was no exception.

🚨National emergency alert day in Germany: At 11 am sharp, smartphones and warning systems across the country sounded the test alarm, briefly interrupting the everyday hustle and bustle — the Bundestag debate was no exception.

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Israel should end hostilities in the Gaza Strip immediately, said Germany's foreign minister. Johann Wadephul also pressured Israel to start planning for a future of the territory that preserves Palestinian rights.

Israel should end hostilities in the Gaza Strip immediately, said Germany's foreign minister. Johann Wadephul also pressured Israel to start planning for a future of the territory that preserves Palestinian rights.

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Chancellor Scholz has responded to an X post by Elon Musk in which the multi-billionaire said that "only the AfD could save Germany."

Chancellor Scholz has responded to an X post by Elon Musk in which the multi-billionaire said that "only the AfD could save Germany."

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In response to the attack on the Berlin Pride celebrations, Bundestag President Julia Klöckner ordered that flags on Germany's parliament building, the Reichstag, be flown at half-mast on Sunday.

In response to the attack on the Berlin Pride celebrations, Bundestag President Julia Klöckner ordered that flags on Germany's parliament building, the Reichstag, be flown at half-mast on Sunday.

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Merz: There's no way, AfD! Conservative chancellor-hopeful Friedrich Merz again says no to cooperation between his CDU/CSU and the far-right AfD party. The AfD is currently polling at second place, but so far all other parliamentary groups have ruled out any cooperation.

Merz: There's no way, AfD! Conservative chancellor-hopeful Friedrich Merz again says no to cooperation between his CDU/CSU and the far-right AfD party. The AfD is currently polling at second place, but so far all other parliamentary groups have ruled out any cooperation.

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How does Germany react when the richest man in the world calls its chancellor a fool? After the coalition collapse, Elon Musk posted "Olaf ist ein Narr" ("Olaf is a fool") on X. The government's spokeswoman didn't seem too bothered.

How does Germany react when the richest man in the world calls its chancellor a fool? After the coalition collapse, Elon Musk posted "Olaf ist ein Narr" ("Olaf is a fool") on X. The government's spokeswoman didn't seem too bothered.

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Germany has failed to win a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) secured 104 votes in the General Assembly, falling 23 short of the required two-thirds majority. It is the first time Germany has missed out on a rotating seat.

Germany has failed to win a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) secured 104 votes in the General Assembly, falling 23 short of the required two-thirds majority. It is the first time Germany has missed out on a rotating seat.

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"The accusations being made against Israel are absurd." German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Israel is acting in accordance with international law in defending itself against Hamas.

"The accusations being made against Israel are absurd." German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Israel is acting in accordance with international law in defending itself against Hamas.

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Germany’s former chancellor described the AfD’s historic election win a “turning point” — and a highly emotional moment for her. Speaking at an event about the country's digital future, she also urged parties to step up their game, pointing to the AfD’s broad TikTok reach.

Germany’s former chancellor described the AfD’s historic election win a “turning point” — and a highly emotional moment for her. Speaking at an event about the country's digital future, she also urged parties to step up their game, pointing to the AfD’s broad TikTok reach.

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Chancellor Merz has praised Turkish migrants for making Germany a richer place. He slammed the idea of 'remigration' promoted by the far-right AfD. Merz was speaking at the 65th anniversary celebrations for the recruitment agreement between Germany and Turkey.

Chancellor Merz has praised Turkish migrants for making Germany a richer place. He slammed the idea of 'remigration' promoted by the far-right AfD. Merz was speaking at the 65th anniversary celebrations for the recruitment agreement between Germany and Turkey.

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US President Joe Biden has been awarded Germany's highest honor, the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit at a ceremony in Berlin, on his farewell trip to Europe.

US President Joe Biden has been awarded Germany's highest honor, the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit at a ceremony in Berlin, on his farewell trip to Europe.

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Germany's chancellor and the AfD's co-chair have clashed over migration. Merz said the far-right party's calls for “remigration” amounted to “ethnic cleansing." Weidel demanded the deportation of people whose asylum applications have been repeatedly rejected.

Germany's chancellor and the AfD's co-chair have clashed over migration. Merz said the far-right party's calls for “remigration” amounted to “ethnic cleansing." Weidel demanded the deportation of people whose asylum applications have been repeatedly rejected.

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Germany's Left Party, who won the Berlin election, is under fire after an alleged activist for an EU-listed terror group attended the party's victory celebrations. The incident has reignited a debate whether the Left Party has a problem with antisemitism, which the party rejects.

Germany's Left Party, who won the Berlin election, is under fire after an alleged activist for an EU-listed terror group attended the party's victory celebrations. The incident has reignited a debate whether the Left Party has a problem with antisemitism, which the party rejects.

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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has said the US-Israeli attacks on Iran are "a violation of international law."

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has said the US-Israeli attacks on Iran are "a violation of international law."

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The Left Party is projected to win Sunday's state election in Berlin with over 25 percent. It's the strongest ever performance in the capital by the far-left party whose mayoral candidate went into the election pledging to address Berlin's housing crisis.

The Left Party is projected to win Sunday's state election in Berlin with over 25 percent. It's the strongest ever performance in the capital by the far-left party whose mayoral candidate went into the election pledging to address Berlin's housing crisis.

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A scuffle broke out during a memorial service marking the assassination attempt on Hitler in Berlin on July 20, 1944. Descendants of Nazi resistance fighters tried to remove a wreath placed there by the AfD parliamentary group.

A scuffle broke out during a memorial service marking the assassination attempt on Hitler in Berlin on July 20, 1944. Descendants of Nazi resistance fighters tried to remove a wreath placed there by the AfD parliamentary group.

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DW exclusive: This is the moment a Green politician was physically harassed and spat at in the eastern German city of Dresden. Yvonne Mosler was hanging posters on Tuesday when the incident happened.

DW exclusive: This is the moment a Green politician was physically harassed and spat at in the eastern German city of Dresden. Yvonne Mosler was hanging posters on Tuesday when the incident happened.

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Less than a day before Berlin votes in state elections, mayoral candidate Elif Eralp's democratic-socialist Left Party is narrowly ahead in several major polls — setting up a close race with the conservative CDU for control of the German capital.

Less than a day before Berlin votes in state elections, mayoral candidate Elif Eralp's democratic-socialist Left Party is narrowly ahead in several major polls — setting up a close race with the conservative CDU for control of the German capital.

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Germany's chancellor has called for substantial cuts to the EU's proposed budget. He argued that while Germany is reducing jobs in its federal administration, the EU is expanding its own bureaucracy. He said he would "not accept" the current proposal.

Germany's chancellor has called for substantial cuts to the EU's proposed budget. He argued that while Germany is reducing jobs in its federal administration, the EU is expanding its own bureaucracy. He said he would "not accept" the current proposal.

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“I don’t like the style… but…” A senior figure in the German opposition CDU party says Germany could find “common interest” with a future President Donald Trump. Jens Spahn says he's at the Republican National Convention to network with Trump's team.

“I don’t like the style… but…” A senior figure in the German opposition CDU party says Germany could find “common interest” with a future President Donald Trump. Jens Spahn says he's at the Republican National Convention to network with Trump's team.

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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has forcefully rejected ethno-nationalist views, stressing that Germany's constitution recognizes no "first- or second-class citizens" and that the German people include those who have joined the country and become Germans.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has forcefully rejected ethno-nationalist views, stressing that Germany's constitution recognizes no "first- or second-class citizens" and that the German people include those who have joined the country and become Germans.

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Chancellor Friedrich Merz told business leaders he has no interest in being the "darling of the nation", arguing difficult decisions are needed to get Germany back on track and improve future opportunities for young Germans.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz told business leaders he has no interest in being the "darling of the nation", arguing difficult decisions are needed to get Germany back on track and improve future opportunities for young Germans.

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Germany's Chancellor expects 80% of Syrians in Germany to return to Syria within three years. That's what the Syrian president would like too, according to Merz. He also stressed that "those who live here and want to stay and are well integrated" can remain in Germany.

Germany's Chancellor expects 80% of Syrians in Germany to return to Syria within three years. That's what the Syrian president would like too, according to Merz. He also stressed that "those who live here and want to stay and are well integrated" can remain in Germany.

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European nations are starting to explore a shared nuclear umbrella. Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the talks come as Germany faces renewed debate over whether it should develop its own nuclear defenses.

European nations are starting to explore a shared nuclear umbrella. Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the talks come as Germany faces renewed debate over whether it should develop its own nuclear defenses.

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As the far-right AfD gains support in Saxony-Anhalt, many migrants are questioning their future in the state. Some are considering leaving, while others hope their votes can make a difference.

As the far-right AfD gains support in Saxony-Anhalt, many migrants are questioning their future in the state. Some are considering leaving, while others hope their votes can make a difference.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Israel's current level of attacks on Gaza "can no longer be justified as a fight against Hamas terrorism."

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Israel's current level of attacks on Gaza "can no longer be justified as a fight against Hamas terrorism."

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