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Liberals and Greens in Scholz government propose diametrically opposed solutions
Karlsruhe verdict lands future spending plans and government’s solidarity in peril
Opposition says Greens ‘make policies with a crowbar’; candidates pelted with eggs ahead of regional elections
Move aimed at reviving economy and polishing image of coalition weakened by months of squabbling
Deal comes after fresh flare-up between Green and FDP partners with long history of infighting
Greens threaten to block other legislation in retaliation for liberals pulling brakes on their pet project
Foreign minister Annalena Baerbock has made a political comeback juggling Green values with realpolitik
Vice-chancellor’s unpopularity contrasts with the adulation he enjoyed for many years
Nepotism allegations and outcry over planned law on carbon-free heating set party back in Bremen
Committee hearing adds to pressure on economy minister who is facing scrutiny over unpopular heating law
Governing partners accuse each other of ‘crowbar’ politics and ‘exploiting social qualms’
Scholz imposes deal on coalition partners keeping all three remaining facilities running
Regional election seen as test of public support for chancellor’s response to energy crisis
Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats at odds with Greens over future of Nord Stream 2
Brussels’ proposal is central to European goal of channelling billions of euros into green investments
Unprecedented 3-party coalition promises fresh start for Europe’s largest economy
Michelle Mone; Money Heist; Merkel and much more . . .
A read of the 178-page coalition agreement — so you don’t have to
Incoming government praised for stance on LGBTQ+ rights and easing immigrants into jobs
Party wants tougher line on human rights and less priority for commercial interests
Party to join Social Democrats and Greens in negotiations — first such combination in nation’s postwar history
Social Democrats, Greens and Free Democrats unveil policy paper ahead of formal coalition talks
Social Democrat starts three-way talks to bridge divisions with Free Democrats and Greens
Greens and liberals willing to explore deal with election winner Scholz that would shut out Merkel’s CDU
Traditionally dominant SPD and CDU must woo Greens and liberals to form next government
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