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Jens Thurau

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Germany 2025: What political challenges lie ahead?

Germany's domestic policy in 2025 will likely focus on controlling immigration, fending off cyber-attacks and protecting the rule of law and...

31.12.2024 7

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German election 2025: Parties present campaign platforms

Germany's political parties have begun presenting their draft election manifestos ahead of the snap election in February 2025. They focus on...

19.12.2024 3

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Jens Thurau

Ukraine war: Yemen's Houthis to fight for Russia?

Yemeni men could start fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine, according to the Financial Times. Does this mark a further escalation in...

28.11.2024 5

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Germany's Greens push to retain power

In a show of unity, Germany's Green Party has chosen Robert Habeck as its top candidate and elected new party co-leaders ahead of February's...

18.11.2024 7

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German Greens push to retain power

In a show of unity, Germany's Green Party has chosen Robert Habeck as its top candidate and elected new party co-leaders ahead of February's...

18.11.2024 10

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Jens Thurau

Can Robert Habeck save Germany's Green Party?

The Green Party is in its worst crisis since it was founded 44 years ago: The leaders of the party and its junior organization resigned following...

02.10.2024 3

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Jens Thurau

Does intl. law permit weaponization of electronic devices?

Who primed the communication devices that exploded in the Lebanese strongholds of the Islamist terrorist group Hezbollah? And how should the attack...

21.09.2024 4

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Germany's political landscape is more fractured than ever

The AfD and BSW, two populist parties in Germany, won almost half of the votes in the state elections in Saxony and Thuringia. The result has...

13.09.2024 2

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Jens Thurau

Thuringia: A small German state with big political impact

The eastern German state of Thuringia is famous for its poets, winter sports, scientific research and delicious sausages. It is also a stronghold...

26.08.2024 2

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Jens Thurau

Thuringia goes to vote: Why this state election is pivotal

The eastern German state of Thuringia is famous for its poets, winter sports, scientific research and delicious sausages. It is also a stronghold...

25.08.2024 2

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Jens Thurau

Germany: Federal Police sees a rise in attacks on officers

Germany's Interior Minister Nancy Faeser presented the Federal Police's annual report, which shows the highest number of offenses since 2012 and a...

21.08.2024 2

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Germany: Federal Police sees a rise in attacks on officers

Germany's Interior Minister Nancy Faeser presented the Federal Police's annual report and said it had not witnessed as many offences since 2012....

21.08.2024 2

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Foreign policy shapes regional elections in eastern Germany

Many East Germans are skeptical about Germany's support for Ukraine and the stationing of US missiles. These issues dominate the upcoming election...

20.08.2024 4

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Jens Thurau

Foreign policy shapes regional elections in eastern Germany

Many East Germans are skeptical about support for Ukraine and the stationing of US missiles in Germany. These issues are dominating campaigning for...

19.08.2024 1

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Jens Thurau

German gov't split over adding LGBTQ+ rights to constitution

The German government wants to incorporate the protection of sexual identity into the constitution, but conservative lawmakers are against the...

10.08.2024 2

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Jens Thurau

German voters have high hopes for Kamala Harris

The Middle East conflict seems to be intensifying. In the US, the Democrats have chosen a new challenger to take on Donald Trump in the...

09.08.2024 1

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Jens Thurau

German lawmakers skeptical over sending forces to aid Israel

Will Germany provide military support to Israel if Iran attacks? German politicians remain cautious about this possibility, though refueling...

08.08.2024 2

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Jens Thurau

German lawmakers skeptical over sending forces to aid Israel

Will Germany help Israel militarily, in the event of an attack by Iran? German politicians have been very cautious about this possibility, although...

07.08.2024 3

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Jens Thurau

German government at loggerheads over budget

The three parties in Germany's government are once again arguing about money. Finance Minister Christian Lindner warns that parts of the draft...

07.08.2024 3

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Jens Thurau

German government at loggerheads over budget

The three parties in Germany's government are once again arguing about money. Finance Minister Christian Lindner fears that part of the draft 2025...

06.08.2024 3

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Jens Thurau

Germany debates prisoner swap: A 'deal with the devil'?

While German politicians have generally expressed relief over the successful exchange of prisoners with Russia and Belarus, they are also having a...

04.08.2024 3

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Jens Thurau

Germany's Last Generation aims to revive climate protests

Climate activists from the Last Generation group have brought Germany's busiest airport to a standstill. By disrupting air travel in Frankfurt and...

25.07.2024 9

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Jens Thurau