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German Industry Sounds Alarm As Government Cuts Growth Forecast

The German government on Wednesday slashed its growth forecasts for 2025 as industry leaders sent dire warnings over the country's economic health and staged nationwide protests to urge reforms.

International Business Times

Germany's Far-right 'Firewall' Under Strain As Migration Debate Flares

An angry pre-election showdown on immigration flared in Germany's parliament Wednesday as the conservative opposition said it would accept support from lawmakers of the far-right AfD, breaching a long-standing taboo.

International Business Times

Germany's Migration Policy Debate Heats Up Ahead Of Election

Germany's upcoming election features debate on migration policy proposals and their impact on the political landscape.

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Scholz's challenger brings tough migration plans to German parliament, faces blowback on far right

Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s main challenger in Germany’s upcoming election plans to put proposals for a tougher migration policy to parliament

The Independent UK

Musk’s praise for European far right ‘really disgusting,’ says German chancellor

Musk, who has remained very close to Donald Trump since his inauguration, has thrown his weight behind controversial far-right political figures and parties

The Independent UK

German Chancellor Criticizes Elon Musk For Supporting Far-Right Party

Chancellor Scholz criticizes Elon Musk for supporting far-right AfD, emphasizing Germany's historical responsibility and democratic values.

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New opinion poll shows 85% of Greenlanders do not want to join US

Despite Donald Trump claiming the island’s population ‘want to be with us’, Greenlanders overwhelmingly rejected the idea

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Uncertainty Looms Over Medicaid Funding Amid Federal Freeze

White House press secretary faces uncertainty over Medicaid impact from federal funding freeze.

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Danish PM says Europe must ‘stand together’ as Trump threatens Greenland

Mette Frederiksen calls for greater cooperation as she visits Berlin, Paris and Brussels to shore up unity

The Guardian - UK

Germany in 'deep economic crisis' and set for longest decline since 1990 reunification

The BDI says Germany has once again become one of the EU's economic laggards amid a six-year decline in country's industry.

Fortune

German, Danish Leaders Meet After Trump Greenland Warnings

Trump has signaled his desire for the Arctic Island, which is believed to hold large untapped mineral and oil reserves, to become part of the United States.

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European capitals tread cautiously after week of mixed salvoes from Trump

US president’s tariff threats, Nato spending demands and Greenland ambitions keep leaders on edge

The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk makes surprise appearance during Germany’s AfD election campaign event

Tesla and SpaceX CEO rallies party’s far-right supporters at end of week where he has been embroiled in controversy

The Independent UK

Donald Trump will huff and he’ll puff, but if Europe’s leaders rise to its defence, their house will stand

The EU is facing a torrid year ahead from enemies both within and without. But it is still far from a lost cause

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German Opposition Leader Vows Tougher Migration Policies

Germany's opposition leader and Chancellor candidates propose stricter immigration policies following a tragic knife attack by a rejected asylum-seeker.

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Germany Knife Attack On Children Reignites Pre-vote Migrant Debate

A deadly knife attack on a kindergarten group in Germany, where an Afghan man was arrested at the scene, reignited a bitter immigration debate Thursday, a month before elections.

The Guardian - UK

Germany’s election: who are the key players and what is at stake?

Conservative parties and far-right AfD lead in polls, with CDU’s Friedrich Merz likely to become chancellor

International Business Times

Trump's Return Darkens Mood As Germany Heads To Elections

Donald Trump's return to the White House has darkened the mood in Germany a month before elections, as multiple crises shake the foundations on which Europe's biggest economy built its post-war prosperity.

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The Guardian - UK

Afghan man arrested after deadly knife attack in German park

Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemns ‘act of terror’ in Aschaffenburg that killed two people including toddler

The Guardian - UK

Micheál Martin accuses opposition of ‘subversion of Irish constitution’ amid chaos over his appointment as PM – as it happened

Angry scenes over speaking time arrangements in the Dáil with rows delaying the expected confirmation of Martin’s role by the president

The Independent UK

Man whose family died in Holocaust reacts to Musk’s straight-arm salute: ‘Dangerous for free world’

Musk sparked a debate after his gesture at Trump’s swearing in ceremony

The Guardian - UK

‘The gesture speaks for itself’: Germans respond to Musk’s apparent Nazi salute

Some say it was an unambiguous Nazi salute but others are unsure and say focus should be on Musk’s stated support for far-right

International Business Times

German Opposition Leader Merz Urges United EU Stance On Trump

Germany's conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz, frontrunner in polls to become the next chancellor, on Tuesday urged a united European stance in talks with US President Donald Trump.

International Business Times

Beckham, Protests, Crypto's New Dawn: What Happened At Davos Tuesday

Although the sun may be setting on the era of free trade, crypto supporters say a new dawn is rising for digital currencies thanks to US President Donald Trump.

International Business Times

Scholz Vows To 'Defend Free Trade' After Trump Tariff Threat

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday vowed to "defend free trade as the basis of our prosperity", a day after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs and taxes on trade partners.

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