Germany prepares for general election

Campaigning is underway for next month's general election in Germany after Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of confidence in December. For more on the election, CBS News was joined by Max Bergmann, director of the Europe, Russia and Eurasia Program and the Stuart Center at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

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Prisoners print election papers in Germany's 'living democracy'

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The machinations of Elon Musk and the incoming US president loom large in the minds of politicians and voters. A Donald Trump-shaped shadow is looming over the campaign for Germany’s snap elections ...
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Israel and Palestinians Prepare for Long-Sought Truce in Gaza

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The New York Times - Jan. 19
D.C. Police make security preparations for Trump's inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump will take his oath of office on Monday. Despite the bitter cold, Washington, D.C., is preparing for over 200,000 visitors, along with protesters. Kris Van Cleave has ...
CBS News - Jan. 18
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NBC News - Jan. 18
Germany's The Left to agree on election manifesto with focus on rent

Yahoo News - Jan. 18
Israel prepares for hostages' return with scant knowledge of their condition

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ABC News - Jan. 17
What an indoor Trump inauguration means for preparation efforts

The second inauguration of Donald Trump will be held indoors Monday in anticipation of frigid weather. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on reactions to the decision ...
CBS News - Jan. 17
Greater Binghamton prepares for artic blast

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Instagram and YouTube Prepare to Benefit From a TikTok Ban

Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube are getting ready to welcome TikTok users, as the Supreme Court upheld a law that effectively bans the Chinese-owned app from the United States.
The New York Times - Jan. 17
Instagram and YouTube Prepare to Benefit if TikTok Is Banned

Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube are getting ready behind the scenes to welcome TikTok users, should the Chinese-owned app be banned from the United States.
The New York Times - Jan. 17
D.C. prepares for President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration

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CBS News - Jan. 16
Senators grill Trump's attorney general pick over false 2020 election claims

Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, faced questions on Justice Department independence and the 2020 election at her confirmation hearing. Nikole Killion reports ...
CBS News - Jan. 15
TikTok Prepares for U.S. Shutdown From Sunday

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Far-right party's convention draws protests as Germany heads into election

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Texas prepares for severe winter storm

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The New York Times - Jan. 8
Lebanon prepares for presidential vote in test of Hizbollah’s power

Parliamentary election follows two years of political deadlock blamed on militant group now weakened by war with Israel
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The Hill - Jan. 8
D.C. prepares to receive Jimmy Carter's casket

The nation's capital is preparing to honor former President Jimmy Carter as his casket travels from Georgia. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
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Luxembourg PM hopes for 'stable government' in Germany after election

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Southern California prepares for "life-threatening" windstorm

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Educators Prepare for ICE Agents at the Schoolhouse Door

Across the country, educators described widespread anxiety about President-elect Donald J. Trump’s promises to deport immigrants and what it could mean for their students.
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Iran doubles military drills as it prepares for Trump

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Germany to release inflation estimate for 2024

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Investment banks prepare for crunch year in 2025

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Joe Biden prepares to bow out

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Tehran is bracing for a tough confrontation with the incoming Trump administration while holding a weak hand after setbacks in 2024.
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Irish mourn attack while preparing to face UGA

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said his team is processing the attack that killed 15 people while still preparing to win a critical game.
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