8 h. ago Friedrich Merz may become the next German chancellor. But who is he?

Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union is expected to be Germany's next chancellor.

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11 h. ago German Election Crossroads: Continuity Globalism or Shift to Right on Ballot as Voters Set to Select Next Government in Berlin

The leftist 'traffic light' coalition government in Berlin collapsed just hours after Donald Trump's victory in November, sparking snap elections in Germany that will likely define the shape of European politics in the years to come. The post German Election Crossroads: Continuity Globalism or Shift to Right on Ballot as Voters Set to Select Next Government in Berlin appeared first on Breitbart.

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12 h. ago German police suspect antisemitism in Holocaust memorial stabbing

German police suspect antisemitism in Holocaust memorial stabbing  The Washington Post

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16 h. ago Shocked by Trump, Europe Turns Its Hopes to Germany’s Election

Germany’s economy is stalled and its politics fractured. But it sees an opening for a new chancellor to lead Europe’s response to a changing America.

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17 h. ago Economy, immigration, Elon Musk at center of German election; conservative candidate favored to win

Germans go to the polls Sunday. Chancellor Scholz's Social Democrats are likely to lose to the conservative CDU party, as the right-wing Alternative for Germany party is likely to make gains.

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29 h. ago Suspect arrested after stabbing at Berlin's Holocaust memorial near US embassy

German police arrested a suspect in a stabbing attack at Berlin's Holocaust memorial on Friday. No motive has been given for the attack.

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44 h. ago Conscription on the Ballot for Germany's National Elections This Week

The outcome of the German Federal elections this week will likely determine whether conscription will return to the country as the government finds itself thousands of soldiers short of what it thinks it needs. The post Conscription on the Ballot for Germany’s National Elections This Week appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago 'Demonic' monkey, tweezers and ancient coins uncovered by archaeologists during German church excavation

German officials recently announced the excavation of Marienkirche in Gardelegen, which yielded unusual artifacts including tweezers, hundreds of coins and a bronze monkey.

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4 d. ago Many German voters will have defense policy on their minds at the polls on Sunday

Germany's federal elections are on Sunday. With Trump calling to end the war in Ukraine and for Europe to boost defense spending, many voters worry their country hasn't done enough to defend itself.

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4 d. ago Continental Slashes 3,000 R&D Jobs as Auto Sector Struggles As EV

German auto parts giant Continental AG is cutting around 3,000 research and development jobs in its automotive division, a move that comes as the company prepares to spin off the struggling business amid broader turmoil for the auto industry stemming The post Continental Slashes 3,000 R&D Jobs as Auto Sector Struggles As EV-Driven Auto Sector Slump Deepens appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago X challenges German court order granting data access to election researchers

Earlier this month, a Berlin court ordered Elon Musk-owned X to provide immediate access to public platform data to two civil society organizations seeking to study systemic risk around the country’s upcoming election. In a post on X, the social media company said Tuesday it is challenging the order, claiming the summary proceeding “egregiously undermines […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 d. ago Plurality of Germans Support Deploying Peacekeeping Troops to Ukraine as Berlin Refuses Commitment

Nearly half of German voters support Berlin deploying troops as part of a broader peacekeeping force in Ukraine after a potential Trump-negotiated settlement between Kyiv and Moscow. The post Plurality of Germans Support Deploying Peacekeeping Troops to Ukraine as Berlin Refuses Commitment appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago German Government Sued By Elon Musk's X over 'Unlawful' Censorship Demands, Privacy Infringements

Elon Musk's X social media firm announced it has launched legal cases in Germany against government "overreach" against the platform's users' privacy and freedom of expression. The post German Government Sued By Elon Musk’s X over ‘Unlawful’ Censorship Demands, Privacy Infringements appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago German prosecutors tell '60 Minutes' it's a crime to insult people online as government raids offenders' homes

"60 Minutes" did a lengthy report on Germany's efforts to stop offensive rhetoric online, ranging from riding along with police raids to speaking with state prosecutors.

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5 d. ago Vance Vindicated: CBS Follows German Police on Raid over 'Racist Cartoon' Posted Online

American broadcaster CBS followed German police as they raided homes for speech crimes, such as posting a "racist cartoon" on the internet after U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticised censorship across Europe. The post Vance Vindicated: CBS Follows German Police on Raid over ‘Racist Cartoon’ Posted Online appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago Major test case for new geothermal technology launches in small German town

Residents in the German town of Geretsried have long wanted to run their buildings with clean heat and electricity from geothermal energy instead of fossil fuels.

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2 w. ago David Darmofal SM ’91, PhD ’93 named vice chancellor for undergraduate and graduate education

Longtime AeroAstro professor brings deep experience with academic and student life.

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