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Germany’s oldest party was founded in 1875, and is described as "center-left". It roots in the 19th century labor movement.

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December 9, 2023

Germany's Scholz talks Ukraine and budget at SPD conference

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hits record low in new polling

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hits record low in new polling

Latest polling shows how turned off voters are by the center-left Social Democrats leading the governing coalition.
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What is Germany's debt brake?

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Germany grapples with its 'debt brake'

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The German government's choice: Declare an emergency and borrow more money, or cut spending until something breaks?
PoliticsNovember 25, 2023
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Germany's budget woes: A threat to the government?

Germany's budget woes: A threat to the government?

After a bombshell high court ruling, Finance Minister Christian Lindner has imposed a freeze on the federal budget.
PoliticsNovember 21, 2023
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Germany: Growing dissatisfaction with migration policy

Germany: Growing dissatisfaction with migration policy

A majority of Germans want fewer refugees accepted into the country. That is according to the latest Deutschlandtrend.
PoliticsSeptember 29, 2023
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Germany's political color code

Germany's political color code

A party's signature color is to represent its orientation and ideology. Now the center-right CDU has gone for a revamp.
PoliticsSeptember 26, 20238 images
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Germans' trust in state institutions hits new low

Faith in state institutions has hit a low point, according to a major survey. And everyone's blaming bureaucracy.
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Why is far-right populism becoming more popular in Germany?

The Alternative for Germany is finding support from new voters, and has now won two local elections in a week. Why?
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German interior minister promises more support for refugees

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PoliticsOctober 11, 2022
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Germany's major election year 2022

The high-flying SPD wants to consolidate their power, the conservative CDU needs to win back lost voters.
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Why the chairs in German parliament are 'Reichstag blue'

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