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Why is Germany headed for snap polls? | Explained

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Why is Germany headed for snap polls? | Explained

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz walks after his speech in the lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, in Berlin, Germany on November 13. | Photo Credit: REUTERS The story so far: On November 6, Germany’s ruling ‘traffic light’ coalition, composed of the Social Democrats (SPD), the Greens and the Free Democrats (FDP), collapsed when Chancellor Olaf…

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German far-right set for wins in key polls after attack

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German far-right set for wins in key polls after attack

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) political party is currently leading in polls in both Saxony and Thuringia. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Voters in two former East German states go to the polls Sunday (September 1, 2024) in elections expected to deal a blow to Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government and deliver big gains for…

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17-Year-Old Turns Self In After Attack On German Politician

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17-Year-Old Turns Self In After Attack On German Politician

Olaf Scholz on Saturday condemned the attack as a threat to democracy.(Representational) Berlin: A 17-year-old has turned himself in to police in Germany after an attack on a lawmaker that the country’s leaders decried as a threat to democracy. The teenager reported to police in the eastern city of Dresden early Sunday morning and said…

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