When Germany Votes, It Will Be About the Economy
The country’s competitiveness has stagnated and its once-powerful industries are suffering. Just ask these executives.
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12 university students killed when their bus and a truck collide in Brazil
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12 college students killed when bus and truck collide in Brazil
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Starmer will not challenge Trump on his attack on Zelenskyy when the pair meet
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Senate Republicans edge out the House again, planning budget vote this week
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Senate tees up ‘vote-a-rama’ on budget for party-line package
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Valadao treads lightly on Medicaid as Obamacare vote haunts him
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Trump's pick for FBI director confirmed in 51-49 vote
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Senate adopts budget resolution after marathon overnight vote-a-rama
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