Here are the key positions of Germany’s likely coalition parties
An alliance between Friedrich Merz’s conservatives and the center-left SPD is the only viable path to form a new government ...
From 'Kenya' to 'Kiwi', here are the coalition options for Merz on his road to becoming German chancellor
Since the parliamentary arithmetic remains uncertain, Friedrich Merz, the frontrunner to become Germany’s next chancellor, ...
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Germany’s Coalition Talks Should Focus on Rights
Sunday’s federal elections in Germany were held at a time when Germany’s support for human rights both at home and on the ...
German election: the results explained as Friedrich Merz comes out swinging for Europe
Friedrich Merz, the presumptive chancellor of Germany, has confirmed he will seek a coalition with the social democratic SPD ...
The Meaning of Germany’s Election
Germany’s election continues a slump for left-leaning parties in affluent countries, often connected to immigration and the ...
Euro retreats from highs as German coalition talks eyed, dollar dips
The euro eased off highs from a brief rally on Monday as the focus shifted from the election victory of Germany's ...
The major parties want 9 in 10 GP visits bulk billed by 2030. Here’s why we shouldn’t aim for 100%
The evidence suggests there’s benefit to getting those on higher incomes to contribute a small amount to the cost of seeing a ...
German Election results: Merz faces tough coalition talks as AfD makes record gains
The far-right AfD and the Left jointly secured the one third of seats needed to block constitutional changes. Both oppose ...
DOGE will use AI to assess the responses of federal workers who were told to justify their jobs via email
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, had some harsh words for the way DOGE was operating, calling the email sent to federal workers ...
With This White House, Can Arts Funding Be Saved? The Creative Coalition Has a Plan
The first National Arts Advocacy Summit in Summerlin outside Vegas included exec, actors, musicians and CEOs, who all worked ...
Groups form anti-amendments coalition ahead of March 29 ballot
Early voting for the March 29 election starts March 15. So, voters have 3-5 weeks to decide how to vote depending on when ...
VIDEO: Labor and the Coalition pledge to increase GP bulk billing
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