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Baden-Württemberg coalition renewed as Greens and CDU approve 160-page agreement Greens and CDU in Baden-Württemberg have approved a 160‑page coalition pact, clearing the way for a renewed Baden-Württemberg coalition and …

CDU Approves Coalition Agreement with Greens in Baden-Württemberg Southwest CDU delegates approve a coalition pact with the Greens in Baden-Württemberg, clearing the way for Cem Özdemir to become the state’s …

Bundesrat Blocks 1000-euro Relief Bonus as States Protest Funding Burden Bundesrat unexpectedly rejected the 1000-euro relief bonus; states demand federal compensation for lost tax revenue as mediation committee readies talks. …

EU MEPs Push for Rapid European Defence Union to Reduce Reliance on the United States A cross-party group of EU Members of the European Parliament has called for the swift …

US releases 170 secret UFO files, including Apollo-era records US government publishes 170 secret UFO files dating to the 1940s, including Apollo mission records, aiming to offer unprecedented public access. …

Germany’s €1,000 Entlastungsprämie Blocked by Bundesrat, Leaving Relief Plan Uncertain Bundesrat rejects voluntary, employer-funded €1,000 Entlastungsprämie; companies and public employers refused to pay, forcing government to reassess support. The federal …

Ukrainian Strikes in Russia Cause Damage Ahead of Victory Day Despite Ceasefire Claims Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on May 8 struck sites inside Russia despite truce claims, disrupting Victory …

Taiwan defence budget: Parliament passes record €21bn special arms fund after months of negotiation Taiwan’s parliament approved a record €21 billion special defence budget Friday after months of negotiation, marking …

Istanbul corruption probe leads to 29 arrests targeting municipal landscaping unit 29 arrested in an Istanbul corruption probe over alleged manipulation of public tenders at a city landscaping unit now …