German federal election 2025: what’s at stake?

German elections: When are they, what’s being decided and how that will impact markets

The election for the 630-seat Bundestag is taking place on Sunday, Feb. 23. It’s happening seven months early after a snap election was agreed.

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Willingness to ease off ‘debt brake’ may decide the German election

Rule dating from 2009 that limits borrowing looks vulnerable as main political parties promise to revive stalled economy. Germany is used to running its economy with the brake on. Ever since the ...

The Guardian - 1d

More Germans living abroad registered to vote in upcoming election

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Trump's foreign aid freeze halted a crucial program fighting HIV in Africa. Here's what's at stake

The freeze on U.S. foreign aid ordered by President Donald Trump has effectively halted one of the world's most successful responses to a disease

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2025 Rebel Stakes predictions, odds, horses, contenders: Expert who nailed Breeders' Cup shares picks

After hitting the exacta in the Breeders' Cup Classic, Michelle Yu offers her best bets for the Rebel Stakes 2025 at Oaklawn Park

CBS Sports - 18h

‘Our neighbours are daring to choose fascism again’: Germany’s election leaves many fearing what lies ahead

A high-stakes campaign defined by anti-migration rhetoric has stoked fear instead of discussion of pressing structural problems. Flanked by market stalls selling everything from Turkish borëk ...

The Guardian - 1d

Here's what a $70,000 HELOC costs monthly in 2025

Wondering what a $70,000 HELOC might cost you? Find out what your monthly payment could be.

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What Elon Musk Got Wrong About Why Federal Retirement Is Still Managed out of a Limestone Mine

The massive underground facility, which has been used to store archives since the 1960s, remains a crucial but convoluted hub for US government records.

Wired - 4h

Oscars 2025: best actor nominees – awards, interviews and what their chances are

What to know about the actors nominated for the Academy Awards’ biggest acting prize, along with the Guardian’s reviews and interviews. Full list of nominations Want more? Our guide to the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Remembering Liberty German and Abby Williams

Liberty German and Abby Williams's loved ones reflect on their lives and the impact they had on those around them.

NBC News - 16h

Germany’s watershed election

Domestic and international tensions as well as economic stagnation hang over Sunday’s Bundestag vote

Financial Times - 3h

2025 MLS season preview: 7 teams (and players) to care about, who and what's new, predictions and more

From new stars and bold signings to rising contenders and looming questions, we break down everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 MLS season.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Friday Briefing: Germans Are Choosing New Leadership

Plus, volcano tourism in Sicily.

The New York Times - 1d

Birkenstock Loses Copyright Battle in German Court Ruling

The famous sandal company lost a battle over copyright law, leaving room for imitations to spawn.

The New York Times - 1d

Wife of would-be German chancellor only sees him on TV or Instagram

Yahoo News - 19h

German army chief assures Kiev of further support during visit

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GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen hikes his personal stake in Alibaba to $1 billion, WSJ says

Cohen's sizable stake in Alibaba is a bullish bet on China's economic growth in the long run, The Wall Street Journal said.

CNBC - 1d

With contract extension, Aaron Boone commits to two more seasons in the high-stakes, high-pressure role of Yankees manager

"I don’t like that we haven’t won a championship yet. That bothers me,” Boone told reporters Thursday in Florida.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Let’s not leave the baby-making debate to Musk and Vance – the left has a stake in this too | Gaby Hinsliff

Rightwingers calling for higher birthrates may be disturbing, but having children is the ultimate gesture of confidence in the future for us all. Roses are red, violets are blue. Rightwing ...

The Guardian - 1d

Under Trump, D.C. Faces More Federal Control, Fewer Federal Workers

The Washington region is bracing for a shock to the local economy from President Trump and Elon Musk’s sweeping cuts to the government work force.

The New York Times - 21h

McConnell announces he will not seek re-election in Senate floor speech

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., marked his 83rd birthday on the Senate floor as he announced that he will not be seeking re-election to Congress in 2026.

NBC News - 1d

Katya Adler: Far right looks for breakthrough in Germany's election

The AfD party could become the second biggest in the German parliament after elections on Sunday.

BBC News - 1d

‘We’ve had enough’: anger threatens Zambian football after election controversy

The Zambian FA’s president Andrew Kamanga was re-elected unopposed after eight nominees were disqualified. Zambia’s victory at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon remains one of football’s most ...

The Guardian - 1d

Britain accuses Russia of planning to interfere in upcoming Central African Republic elections

Britain accused Russia of planning to interfere in upcoming elections in the Central African Republic, and the U.S. alleged that Moscow was seeking to steal the gold and diamond-rich country’s ...

NBC News - 1d

Polls point to Germany's looming election bringing a shift to the right

While polling suggests Germany's far-right AfD party will fare well, it's very unlikely to be part of the next government of Europe's biggest economy.

CBS News - 21h

LGBTQ+ community in Germany rally against rise of far right ahead of elections

Community grapples with fear over ‘proliferation and normalisation of anti-queer and anti-trans sentiment in politics and the media’. They poured on to streets across Germany by the thousands, ...

The Guardian - 20h

Man stabbed at Berlin’s Holocaust memorial days before crucial election

German police have arrested a suspect after attack on Spanish tourist and say they have not yet found a motive. German police have arrested a man suspected in a stabbing attack at Berlin’s ...

The Guardian - 18h

Australia wins toss and elects to field against England in Champions Trophy match

Australia won the toss and elected to field against England in its opening Group B game at the Champions Trophy

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Final push for votes in Germany election as frontrunner vows to lead in Europe

Germany's rival political leaders take their fight for votes right to the last minute before a pivotal election.

BBC News - 1h

Immigration and an ailing economy dominate Germany’s election as far-right eye gains

The world’s third largest economy goes to the polls Sunday under the shadow of unusually brusque interventions from the Trump administration in support of the anti-immigration far-right.

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Boosted by Musk and Trump, German far-right party looks likely to make historic gains

It is a pivotal moment for Germany's far-right AfD ahead of national elections Sunday. The party is polling at 21% — likely enough for second place.

NBC News - 23h

Musk boasts federal cuts by hoisting chainsaw at conference

Elon Musk drives home his rapid shredding of the federal government by hoisting a chainsaw representing the slashing of jobs and spending during a conference. Some Republicans are facing pushback ...

NBC News - 1d

Eye Opener: Federal jobs cuts continue

Thousands more federal workers find themselves without a job as President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk continue their massive cuts. Meanwhile, bus explosions in Israel threaten the Gaza ...

CBS News - 23h

Federal agencies that could be impacted by job cuts

A federal judge has paved the way, for now at least, for President Trump, Elon Musk and the DOGE team to go ahead with mass layoffs of federal employees. CBS News senior White House correspondent ...

CBS News - 22h

Who still makes the federal minimum wage of $7.25?

Some states have raised minimum wage for employees as the federal level has stayed at $7.25 an hour since 2009. The Trump administration has not signaled plans to boost the minimum wage, so what ...

NBC News - 13h

What now for Wembanyama and the Spurs?

From the draft to the playoff race, here's how Victor Wembanyama's injury affects the NBA.

ESPN - 23h

Germany’s election will usher in new leadership — but might not turn tides for the country's struggling economy

Friedrich Merz has criticized Olaf Scholz on the economy, but experts question if a government led by the Christian Democratic Union would fare much better.

CNBC - 1d

Fresh executive order targets sanctuary cities, federal aid for undocumented migrants

The action marks Trump’s latest attempt to crack down on illegal immigration.

Politico - 2d

Trump says federal government should 'take over' local politics in DC

Trump is jockeying for local political power by positioning himself as the antidote to the city’s crime and homelessness.

Politico - 1d

German federal election 2025: what’s at stake?

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