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Liberals and Greens in Scholz government propose diametrically opposed solutions
FDP says Brussels’ sweeping legislation on enviromental and rights misdeeds would place a huge burden on business
Support for Christian Lindner’s FDP haemorrhages among voters in recent regional elections
Conservative opposition claims victory in Bavaria and Hesse while far right AfD gains support
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
Allies criticise Scholz over reluctance to allow German-made heavy armour to be used in fight against Russia
Scholz imposes deal on coalition partners keeping all three remaining facilities running
Losses in Germany’s most populous state come amid criticism of chancellor’s response to Ukraine war
Unprecedented 3-party coalition promises fresh start for Europe’s largest economy
The coalition agreement is clear that private sector money should be used to support investment
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 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
Large numbers of under-25s deserted the once dominant SPD and CDU in Germany’s election
Two parties with stark differences on tax and debt are starting ‘pre-talks about talks’ to forge new coalition
Accord between Greens and liberal FDP will determine who governs the eurozone’s largest economy
Traditionally dominant SPD and CDU/CSU must woo smaller parties to determine who becomes chancellor
Country heads for long talks over three-way coalition as Laschet insists CDU can also form government
CDU/CSU crashes to historic election defeat but still takes shine off SPD performance
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