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Merz Challenges Germans to Make a Bold Strategic Shift. Will They Do It?
The likely next chancellor has staked his government on a move to increase military spending. But the window for change is closing fast.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Germans Reach Deal to Spend Big on Defense, Climate and More
The agreement between centrist parties, led by the likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, was billed as a response to America’s shrinking security guarantees.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
German army struggles to get Gen Z recruits ‘ready for war’
Bundeswehr has a high dropout rate and the number of conscientious objectors is risingFinancial Times - Mar. 15 -
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German national with U.S. green card detained at ICE facility, family says
Fabian Schmidt was arrested and interrogated at the Boston airport, according to his mother and partner. They say they do not know why he is being held in an ICE facility.NBC News - Mar. 17 -
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Confidence in German economy surges as parliament approves huge spending plan
Investors welcome prospect of hundreds of billions of euros to be spent on infrastructure and defenseMarketWatch - Mar. 18 -
German MPs approve €500bn spending boost to counter ‘Putin’s war of aggression’
Historic levels of spending on military and infrastructure secured in Bundestag with last-minute backing of Greens. Europe live – latest updates Germany’s parliament has voted in favour of ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
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Tesla’s staff at German plant demand better working conditions
More than a quarter of factory’s workforce call for more breaks and staffing and an end to management harassmentFinancial Times - 4d -
Thomas Tuchel's England tactics: How might German's Three Lions play?
Before Thomas Tuchel's first game as England boss, BBC Sport tries to unpick - and predict - how his Three Lions side might play.BBC News - 4d -
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German defence splurge could revive Italy’s manufacturers, says minister
Adolfo Urso praises Berlin’s decision to slash ‘two taboos in one fell swoop’ — on debt and on military spendingFinancial Times - 2d -
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German parliament sits for first time with AfD as second biggest party
Far right party doubles its number of seats, while chancellor-in-waiting, Friedrich Merz, hopes to form government before Easter. . Germany’s new parliament sits for the first time on Tuesday with ...The Guardian - 11h -
Exclusive: Man United plotting move for 24-year-old German midfielder
Sources from Caught Offside reveal that Manchester United are closely monitoring Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha.The young player, who has enjoyed a strong resurgence this season, has ...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
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Trump urged to appoint N Ireland envoy amid US investment ‘concern’
Lawmakers call on president to continue tradition of sending an emissary to the regionFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration
Mexico City lawmakers have voted to ban violent bullfighting in the capitalABC News - 6d -
Democrats face frustrated voters at raucous town halls
Republicans are not the only lawmakers facing confrontational town halls over the congressional recess. Democratic lawmakers are increasingly facing the ire of the party’s liberal base over their ...The Hill - 4d -
Democrats slam GOP campaign committee labeling New York lawmaker an ‘illegal immigrant’
Rep. Adriano Espaillat touts himself as a “former undocumented immigrant turned progressive Congressman.”Politico - Mar. 6 -
Democrats ‘applying maximum hurt’ for ‘political gain’ in government funding fight: GOP lawmaker
President Trump is urging Republicans to support Speaker Mike Johnson’s short-term government funding bill. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the upcoming vote.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
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Dave Weldon, former lawmaker and vaccine critic, faces Senate grilling at CDC confirmation hearing
Dr. Dave Weldon, a former Florida congressman and physician, is set to appear at a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday for his nomination to lead the CDC.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Rep. McBride says she lives ‘rent free’ in the minds of some GOP lawmakers
Days after being misgendered by a Republican colleague during a hearing, Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., said she appeared to live "rent free" in the minds of some of her colleagues and criticized the ...NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Congress poised to force $1B cut to local DC budget, surprising many lawmakers
Congress is poised to pass a President Trump-endorsed funding bill this week that D.C. officials warn would lead to a $1 billion cut to the district’s local budget, a move that has been catching ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
California lawmaker moves to phase out ultra-processed foods from public schools
A California Assemblymember is introducing a landmark bill that would phase out ultra-processed foods from his state's public schools.NBC News - 6d -
GOP lawmakers booed at town halls defend hosting events despite advice from leaders
House Republicans who faced hostile crowds and viral confrontations at town halls in their districts are defending their decision to hold the events — despite recommendations from House GOP leaders ...The Hill - 2d -
European soccer review: Are the Premier League's best burnt out?
While the best in England sputtered all weekend, a trio of German giants also slipped up.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
FirstFT: ‘Canada will never ever be part of America’
Also in today’s newsletter, Ford to inject more than €4bn into its German subsidiary and shadow war in the Baltic SeaFinancial Times - Mar. 10
