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Mattarella in Germany ahead of Marzabotto massacre anniversary

Speaking alongside Germany's president Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Sergio Mattarella warned against the rise of political populism and said peace in Ukraine didn’t have to mean submission.

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Scholz's SPD party breathe a sigh of relief following local election

After the state election for Brandenburg concluded this weekend, both the Social Democrats and far-right Alternative for Germany emerged as biggest winners. The liberal Free Democratic Party, part of Germany's ruling coalition, was left fighting for existence. What comes next?

Germany

Scholz's SPD narrowly beats far right in Brandenburg state elections

Sunday's vote in the eastern German state followed a heated election campaign centred on the issues of migration, internal security and peace.

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Germany denies export ban on arms to Israel

Reports indicate that arms exports have fallen dramatically from the previous year, and no more permits have been issued for weapons sales since March.

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Not-so-well-liked: Who are Europe's most unpopular leaders?

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's approval rating has hit a new low of just 18%, according to a recent survey. In Europe, he is not alone.

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Scholz and Mirziyoyev ink worker entry deal in Uzbekistan

The bilateral deal is intended to ease the entry of skilled workers from Uzbekistan to Germany, particularly those working in the healthcare sector.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Germany's border politics and US election campaign

This week, State of the Union focuses on the latest round of immigration politics in Germany and voting patterns in the US and elsewhere.

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'Serious politics': Scholz backs government's migration policies

The chancellor stressed that many people from other countries have helped the economy but added that the government must be able to choose who comes to Germany.

Economy

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz underlines economic need for immigration

Scholz gave a speech in the Bundestag in Berlin on Wednesday morning, where he discussed migration, productivity, and warned of a "big economic problem" ahead, according to international and domestic calculations.

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Scholz says next Ukraine peace talks must include Russia

A previous international peace conference in June in Switzerland ended with 78 countries expressing support for Ukraine's 'territorial integrity' but without Russia’s participation the path forward was left unclear.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Is Scholz a chancellor on call?

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the fallout of regional elections in Germany, the latest spat between Hungary and the EU and Mongolia's refusal to arrest Vladimir Putin.

Business

VW workers blast management amid potential plant closures

The Volkswagen works council criticised the executive board for suggesting plant closures and threatening job security, as Volkswagen's Chief Financial Officer says the company may not survive the transition to electric cars unless it cuts costs.

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Austria to team up with Germany in joint deportations to Afghanistan

Austria's Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum has said that deportations to Afghanistan are permissible on a case-by-case basis due to the "changed security situation" in the country.

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Scholz supports deportations of Afghan 'convicted criminals'

The deportations come a week after a deadly knife attack in the town of Solingen which left three people dead and eight others wounded.

Germany

UK PM pledges 'ambitious' Europe relations reset during Berlin visit

Keir Starmer announced plans for a new treaty with Germany but insisted it would not mean reversing Brexit.

Business

Scholz visits Meyer Werft shipyard as company struggles to stay afloat

Meyer Werft, one of the world's biggest cruise ship builders, will receive government support to patch up its budget deficit.

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German authorities probe possible sabotage at army base near Cologne

Some 5,500 employees at the base near the Cologne-Bonn airport were told not to drink the tap water because of possible contamination on Wednesday, authorities confirmed.

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State of the Union: Aviation safety - one pilot or two on an airplane?

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the dispute between the aviation industry and pilots over the number of pilots on an airplane.

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Is German government prepared for a second Trump presidency?

With less than four months until the US presidential election, the government in Berlin is preparing for the possibility of a Trump victory. How could his return impact Germany and the EU?

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Germany moves to reinforce constitutional court against extremism

The plan aims to prevent the country's highest court from potential future constitutional changes by extremist politicians.