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First Black African-Born Member of German Parliament Won’t Seek Re-election
Karamba Diaby, whose 2013 victory was considered a win for equality, said he wanted more time with his family. But he has also spoken of the death threats he has received. -
Financial Times - World
German-Italian tank tie-up sets sights on global markets
Rheinmetall and Leonardo bosses see joint venture paving way for consolidation amid slow progress elsewhere -
The Wall Street Journal - World
German Industry Continues to Struggle
German industrial production slumped in May as car manufacturing tailed off, after an uptick in the sector at the start of this year faded away.Germany -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
German Factory Orders Unexpectedly Fall Again
Manufacturing orders were 1.6% lower in May than the prior month, indicating that the key sector for Germany’s export economy continues to struggle.Germany -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Euro Corporate Bond Supply Expected to Decline in Second Half of 2024
Rising geopolitical concerns and the upcoming U.S. elections are likely to limit issuance of euro-denominated corporate bonds in the second half, ING said. -
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Financial Times - World
Farage’s Reform wins 5 seats as it eats into Tory vote
Rightwing party in jubilant mood after leader becomes MP for first time -
The New York Times - World
Rishi Sunak Hangs On to His Seat in Parliament
The prime minister will remain a lawmaker after a close race in his North Yorkshire constituency. -
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CNBC - Business
What a hung parliament in France could mean for markets
Initial indications on Sunday evening for the French parliamentary run-off vote threw up some big surprises. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
French Parties Cooperate to Stop Far Right from Controlling Parliament
A leftist alliance and the party of President Emmanuel Macron withdrew almost all their third-place candidates in an attempt to impede Marine Le Pen’s party.France -
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ABC News - World
Bulgarian Parliament rejects new government proposed by leader of main party
Bulgaria’s Parliament has voted down a minority government proposed by the center-right GERB party, which likely will bring the country closer to new elections -
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Financial Times - Business
Far right to fall short of majority in French parliament, poll says
Harris Interactive predicts hung parliament ahead of high-stakes run-off on July 7France -
The Guardian - World
‘It needs to stay in the loop’: German reuse schemes turn shopping upside down
After success of bottle deposit schemes, some retailers are trying to widen culture of reuse – and start tackling Europe’s waste problem. René Heiden pulls two glass yoghurt jars off the shop shelf, and lists the nearby supermarkets in which they ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Barclays Sells German Consumer Finance Business to Austria's Bawag
Barclays said its Hamburg-based Consumer Bank Europe—which offers diversified retail banking services to the German and Austrian markets—will be bought for a small premium to net assets.Germany -
ABC News - World
Pro-Palestinian protesters breach security at Australia's Parliament House
Pro-Palestinian protesters have breached security at Australia’s Parliament House to unfurl banners from the roof as a senator quit the government over its direction on the Gaza war -
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ABC News - World
German city renames itself after Taylor Swift — at least for a few weeks
The Swifties are about to take over the German city formerly known as Gelsenkirchen, where American superstar Taylor Swift is set to give three Eras Tour concerts later this monthGermany -
The New York Times - World
Nigel Farage, Right-Wing Disrupter, Elected to Parliament for the First Time
His upstart party, Reform U.K., was projected to win four seats, a strong showing, according to a nationwide exit poll. -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Barclays Sells German Consumer Finance Business to Austria's Bawag
Barclays said its Hamburg-based Consumer Bank Europe—which offers diversified retail banking services to the German and Austrian markets—will be bought for a small premium to net assets.Germany -
Financial Times - World
Le Pen’s party in talks to join Orbán’s group in European parliament
Rassemblement National will decide whether to link up with Patriots for Europe on Monday -
CNBC - Business
Trump ally Nigel Farage elected to British parliament for first time
After seven failed attempts, Nigel Farage has won a seat in the U.K.'s parliament.Donald Trump -
ABC News - World
German government averts crisis with budget agreement for Europe’s largest economy
The German government has announced an agreement on its budget for 2025 and a stimulus package for Europe’s largest economy, easing a monthslong squabble that threatened to upend Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s center-left coalitionGermany -
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Financial Times - World
Scholz unveils budget after tensions inside German coalition
Package includes measures to boost corporate investment, tax incentives for R&D and plans for longer working hoursGermany -
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Far-right Trump ally Nigel Farage wins a seat in the U.K. Parliament
Reform UK Party leader Nigel Farage smiled and heckled back at some hecklers as he relished his far-right party's ascent into Parliament.Donald Trump -
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Labour Party takes control of U.K. Parliament in historic landslide
There's a changing of the guard in British politics after the progressive Labour Party took control of Parliament in a historic landslide. Voter turnout was low, but the change to Britain's government will be sweeping. Imtiaz Tyab explains. -
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The Guardian - World
Cannabis legalisation hampered by most German of substances: red tape
Activists say the rollout of laws permitting recreational use of the drug has been hampered by a ‘bureaucratic monster’. Joints now mingle openly with pints among fans watching the European football championship in host nation Germany, which in ...Germany -
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The Guardian - World
Viktor Orbán’s rightwing group hits quota for recognition by EU parliament
Patriots for Europe gets Danish and Flemish nationalists as latest members, amid EU anger over Hungary PM’s latest unauthorised foreign policy foray. Viktor Orbán’s rightwing political movement attracted enough parties on Saturday to achieve ...European Union -
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Financial Times - Business
What are the options now to govern France?
Complicated talks lie ahead after snap elections result in hung parliament -
Financial Times - World
Immigrants really do get the job done
But even as migration greases the wheels of the US economy, it is becoming the source of increasing political friction