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Germany Elections: In the "final round" of ARD and ZDF, top politicians once again expressed their position on various issues. Not surprisingly after the past few days, Ukraine and security policy were particularly in focus.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/bundestagswahl/schlussrunde-106.html

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Germany well within European Air Quality limits: In 2024, Germany met all European air quality limits for the first time. This was shown by a preliminary data analysis by the Federal Environment Agency. But the limits are outdated, say critics.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/wissen/klima/luftverschmutzung-grenzwerte-100.html

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Inflation and recession have not dampened generosity in Germany: in 2024, more was donated than in the previous year, the Donation Council announced. What people donate to has changed.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/gesellschaft/spender-deutschland-bilanz-100.html

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Germany Elections: Green Party top candidate Habeck appears combative - He wants to be part of the government because the next four years will be crucial. Habeck advocated a reform of the EU and accused the USA and Russia of imperialism.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/bundestagswahl/habeck-farbe-bekennen-100.html

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Trump Calling Zelensky A Dictator Is "Dangerous": says German Chancellor.

Details: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/trump-calling-zelensky-a-dictator-is-dangerous-german-chancellor-olaf-scholz-7749477

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Germany reacts to Trump's Ukraine Policy: US President Trump's course on Ukraine has also sparked outrage in Germany. Defense Minister Pistorius sees "certainties turned on their head." Europe must now stand together.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/reaktionen-trump-ukraine-100.html

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AfD Chancellor Candidate Weidel spoke about "How AfD will solve problems of Germany" in an interview with ARD - and advocated a border fence and nuclear power plants. The current government was criticized - but Höcke received words of praise.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/bundestagswahl/parteien/weidel-farbe-bekennen-100.html

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Five years since Hanau Attack: The relatives of the Hanau attack victims are disappointed with the way the right-wing extremist crime has been dealt with. There has been no trial so far. New reports raise questions about the Hessian judiciary.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/gesellschaft/terroranschlag-hanau-aufarbeitung-100.html

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State Funeral Ceremony in Berlin: Farewell to former Federal President Horst Köhler.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/horst-koehler-trauerstaatsakt-100.html

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In the ARD election arena, the candidates of the largest parties answered questions from citizens: after Union leader Merz, Chancellor Scholz, AfD leader Weidel and Green candidate Habeck. The topics ranged from the Germany ticket to foreign policy.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/bundestagswahl/ard-wahlarena-102.html

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Ukraine meeting in Paris: The meeting in Paris did not send a signal of a new beginning. In his statement after the meeting, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz named what was probably the greatest common denominator: "We welcome the fact that there are talks about developing peace. But it is clear to us that this does not mean that there can be a dictated peace and that Ukraine must accept what is presented to it."

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/treffen-paris-ukraine-100.html

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Wave of Infection: An unusually high number of children are currently having to go to hospital because of severe flu. Pediatricians and adolescent doctors believe that vaccinating children without risk factors is also a good idea.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/gesellschaft/kinderkliniken-grippe-100.html

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War against Ukraine, migration, the new US government, the economy: There were many topics in two hours of "Quadrell". The candidates for chancellor Scholz, Habeck, Merz and Weidel discussed for the first time - as a group of four - a week before the federal election.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/bundestagswahl/quadrell-rtl-100.html

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Baerbock after Munich Security Conference: Europe must not allow itself to be confused by the confusing behavior of the USA and must continue to support Ukraine, says Foreign Minister Baerbock. For Germany, this means making the debt brake more flexible.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/baerbock-820.html

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After attack in Munich: Family of the victims of the attack in Munich have protested against the instrumentalization of the crime. The 37-year-old woman had campaigned for solidarity and against xenophobia.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/muenchen-brief-angehoerige-100.html

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Munich Security Conference: US government has asked Germany and other Europeans to report possible contributions to security guarantees for Ukraine. But the peace negotiations with Russia could take place without them. 

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/sicherheitskonferenz-abschluss-ukraine-100.html

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After attack in Munich: Politicians from the CDU/CSU and SPD are calling for more deportation flights to Afghanistan. The perpetrator also came from there. But talks with the Taliban will not be easy.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/muenchen-debatte-abschiebefluege-100.html

Austria News Update  

In Austria, a Syrian attacked several people with a knife and killed a young person. The background to the crime is unclear. The FPÖ and ÖVP responded with migration policy demands.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/oesterreich-messerangriff-villach-100.html

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Munich Security Conference: Vance makes serious accusations against Europe. He sees freedom of expression under threat in Europe and insists that partners get migration under control.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/vance-sicherheitskonferenz-102.html

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Pistorius's reply to JD Vance: US Vice President Vance's statements about Europe were neither necessary nor helpful, said Defense Minister Pistorius. One thing is now clear: in order to be taken seriously, Europe must finally come closer together.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/pistorius-muenchner-sicherheitskonferenz-100.html

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After the attack in Munich, the Federal Prosecutor General has taken over the investigation. The investigators have evidence that the man's motive was Islamist. The perpetrator is in custody.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/muenchen-bundesanwaltschaft-100.html

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Munich attack yesterday: Car driven in human demonstration gathering, many injured. The police will provide information about the status of the investigation at around 11 a.m. today. The authorities had to correct earlier information about the suspect in the evening. 

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/muenchen-anschlag-ermittlungen-102.html

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ARD DeutschlandTrend: Black Red coalition receives most support - Whether this happens also depends on the smaller parties. The ratings of the candidates remain historically poor.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/deutschlandtrend/deutschlandtrend-3462.html

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Chancellor Candidates direct Interaction with Public on TV: Scholz, Habeck, Weidel and Merz talk to public on ZDF and answered direct questions

Details: https://www.zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/bundestagswahl-klartext-scholz-merz-habeck-weidel-buerger-100.html