US troop withdrawal from Germany: Washington to remove 5,000 soldiers amid transatlantic row US troop withdrawal from Germany: Washington plans to remove 5,000 soldiers within 12 months, cancel planned missile …
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Ramstein mayor warns US troop drawdown could devastate local economy
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoUS troop withdrawal from Germany could displace 10,000–12,000, Ramstein mayor warns Ramstein officials warn the announced US troop withdrawal from Germany could displace up to 12,000 people and cost the …
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CDU and SPD agree coalition pact shaped by CDU while SPD retains finance ministry
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCDU-SPD coalition agreement ratified as parties secure comfortable two‑thirds majority CDU-SPD coalition agreement ratified after talks; partners hold a two‑thirds majority. SPD pledges a systematic review of its election defeat …
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Bundeswehr reveals how many young people received military suitability questionnaires and response rate
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoBundeswehr questionnaire reaches large numbers of young people, military says Bundeswehr questionnaire launched in January has been sent to a large number of young men and women, the military says, …
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Jordanian airstrikes target alleged weapons and drug depots in Suweida
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoJordan strikes in Syria hit alleged weapons and drug depots, Amman says Jordan strikes in Syria hit alleged weapons and drug depots near Suweida and Arman; Amman calls it a …
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German health reform announced to stabilize contributions but delays prevention
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany’s Law for Stabilizing Health Insurance Contribution Rates Offers Short-Term Relief but Leaves Long-Term Questions Government bill aims at stabilizing health insurance contribution rates in the short term while debates …
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Spain launches mass legalization program for over half a million migrants
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoSpain mass legalization draws 500,000+ applicants as Spain moves to regularize migrants for jobs Spain’s mass legalization has attracted 500,000+ applicants seeking work permits to address severe labour shortages in …
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CDU and SPD ratify Rhineland-Palatinate coalition, Schnieder to be elected May 18
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCDU and SPD Seal Rhineland-Palatinate Coalition, Schnieder Poised for May 18 Vote CDU and SPD in Rheinland-Pfalz approved a coalition agreement, forming a new Rhineland-Palatinate coalition that paves the way …
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UNHCR reports 1.63 million Syrians returned since 2024 power shift
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoSyrian returnees surge: UNHCR records 1.63 million back in country since December 2024 upheaval UNHCR says 1.63 million Syrian returnees have gone back since December 2024; nearly 640,000 returned from …
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German cannabis law critics warn of growing youth harms and care gaps
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany cannabis legalization draws sharp criticism as experts say Ekocan interim report underplays youth risks Germany cannabis legalization criticized by psychiatric and addiction societies after Ekocan interim report; experts warn …