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German government reforms face broad public skepticism, ZDF-Politbarometer shows ZDF-Politbarometer: German government reforms face broad public skepticism in July 2026—only 30% approve while 81% say the burdens are unfair, survey …

AfD power struggle escalates as federal board orders NRW to redo candidate list AfD power struggle deepens after the party’s federal board formally ordered the North Rhine-Westphalia state association to …

AfD North Rhine-Westphalia Rift Deepens After Mediation Fails on July 15, 2026 A failed mediation on July 15, 2026 has left the AfD North Rhine-Westphalia leadership deeply divided, with rival …

German Constitutional Court rejects opposition bids, clearing way for Bundestag votes German Constitutional Court rejects opposition emergency appeals, clearing path for Bundestag votes on the Kassen‑Spargesetz and Heizungsgesetz on July …

German coronavirus economic aid preserved 140,000 firms and 280,000 jobs, ZEW says ZEW concludes German coronavirus economic aid saved about 140,000 companies and 280,000 jobs, urging targeted future support and …

Bavarian police powers under scrutiny as Federal Constitutional Court hears challenge Bavarian police powers face a constitutional test as MPs and civil groups challenge the 2018 law that expanded preventive …

German reform package reshapes federal budget and asks citizens to shoulder short-term costs for longer-term gains German reform package reshapes the 2027 federal budget, imposing short-term costs for citizens while …

AfD federal party conference in Erfurt proceeds despite mass protests and blockades AfD federal party conference in Erfurt proceeded as police secured the venue amid mass protests, blockades and transport …

AfD party conference in Erfurt opens amid mass protests and contested leadership vote AfD party conference in Erfurt opened on schedule as tens of thousands protested; leaders Alice Weidel and …