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Germany to hold snap election on 23 February

President approves date agreed by leading Social Democrats and opposition conservatives

The Guardian - UK

Germany set for snap election following collapse of Olaf Scholz’s coalition

Germany is expected to hold a snap election in February after Chancellor Olaf Scholz reportedly agreed a deal with opposition politicians for an early vote.

The Conversation

German paper industry denies claims paper shortage could hinder election

Head of electoral commission had said timing of early election could be affected by shortage of paper to print ballots

The Guardian - UK

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Europe braces for a ‘swift and brutal transition’ to the world of Trump

Experts tell Al Jazeera to expect pressure to buy more US weapons, a trade dispute, and possibly a trade war.

Al Jazeera

Kremlin Denies Call Between Putin And Trump

The Kremlin on Monday denied a US media report that Russian President Vladimir Putin and US president-elect Donald Trump shared a call about the Ukraine conflict.

Latin Times

Kremlin Calling Putin-Trump Post Election Phone Call Pure Fiction

The Kremlin on Monday denied a US media report that Russian President Vladimir Putin and US president-elect Donald Trump shared a call about the Ukraine conflict.

International Business Times

Strikes Kill Six In Ukraine A Day After Drone Barrage

Air alerts wailed across Ukraine early Monday as Russian strikes killed at least six people, a day after record drone attacks by both sides and US president-elect Donald Trump reportedly urging Russia's Vladimir Putin not to escalate the conflict.

International Business Times

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Trump, Scholz discuss ‘return to peace in Europe’

US president-elect’s call comes after the German leader had openly backed Joe Biden’s re-election.

Al Jazeera

Starmer makes historic Armistice trip in big Brexit reset move to woo Macron

Amid the collapse of Olaf Scholz’s administration, Sir Keir will be keen to woo the French president

The Independent UK

Germany's Scholz Says Ready To Hold confidence Vote This Year

Germany's embattled Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Sunday he would be ready to ask for a confidence vote this year to pave the way for snap elections.

International Business Times

Biden will push Trump to back Ukraine in transition meeting: Adviser

Outgoing US president is expected to start making his pitch to Donald Trump during a transition meeting on Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

The Guardian view on Germany’s collapsed coalition: politics in the shadow of Donald Trump

Editorial: A snap election triggered by Olaf Scholz will be crucial in shaping Europe’s response to last week’s events in the US

The Guardian - UK

Trump reportedly tells Putin to not escalate war in Ukraine – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Berlin Celebrates 35Th Anniversary Of Fall Of Berlin Wall

Germany marks the 35th anniversary of the Berlin Wall's fall with concerts, art, and tributes, emphasizing freedom and unity.

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Germany's Economy Minister Hopes To Become Green Party Candidate

Germany's political landscape shifts as economy minister eyes Green Party's chancellor candidacy amid coalition collapse.

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The Independent UK

German chancellor’s last remaining coalition ally makes his move before expected early election

German Eonomy Minister Robert Habeck says he hopes to become his Green Party’s chancellor in the coming election

International Business Times

Germany's Embattled Scholz Open To Talks On Early Election

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, mired in crisis after his three-party coalition collapsed this week, said Friday he is open to talks on whether to move forward snap elections.

The Guardian - UK

EU leaders vow to make bloc more competitive in face of Trump threat

Budapest meeting finds consensus on need to raise growth and productivity as ‘America first’ protectionism looms

The Conversation

Why the German government collapsed and what to expect now

The German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has sacked his finance minister Christian Lindner escalating a long conflict in the German government and ultimately causing the fragile coalition between Social Democrats, Greens, and the Free Democratic Party to collapse. For once, Scholz, often mocked as a robotic speaker without emotion, appeared to…

Al Jazeera

German opposition hits out at Scholz for delaying confidence vote

Conservative leader wants confidence vote now, triggering January election, as poll shows over half of Germans agree.

The Guardian - UK

Fiscal policy was a squabble too far for German coalition’s odd throuple

At times it felt like the three parties thought they were governing three completely different countries

Barchart

Stock Index Futures Muted After Fed’s Rate Cut

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.10%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.13% this morning as investors took a breather at the end of an eventful week that saw Donald Trump reclaim the U.S. presidency and the Federal Reserve cut rates.

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