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The German federal government plans to abolish penalty-free early retirement for those with long insurance records, facing opposition from eight state premiers. The measure costs the pension insurance around 400 million euros annually, with savings only materializing after five years due to transition periods.
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Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer plans to increase agricultural subsidies while the federal government intends to save on housing benefits. Farmers are to receive 60 million euros without application, in addition to interest-subsidized loans and tax privileges. The grain harvest is average for the years 2020 to 2025.
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Ten members of the BSW parliamentary group in Thuringia have left the party, citing the federal party. The remaining members, along with the CDU and SPD, are committed to the coalition, while the Left party is calling for new parliamentary agreements.
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Thuringia's Digital Minister Schütz has affirmed his commitment to continuing the coalition with the CDU and SPD following his departure from the Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW). Ten BSW representatives left the party due to its direction and a perceived "flirtation with the AfD."
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Sweden is transferring inmates to Estonia due to overcrowded prisons caused by rising crime and stricter sentencing. Estonia is accepting prisoners but excluding those involved in organized crime and terrorism. The agreement costs Sweden over 60 million euros annually.
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The AfD leads in polls for the Saxony-Anhalt state election with 42 percent, while the CDU is at 22 percent. Key issues are integration, education, and the economy. Satisfaction with the state government is low, and many perceive the AfD as more capable of solving problems.
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The so-called Blackberry coalition in Thuringia is expected to continue despite members leaving the BSW party. The coalition is formed by the SPD, the Greens, and The Left.
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The US Supreme Court ruled that political parties, not just candidates, are entitled to discounted television advertising. This decision overturned a lower court ruling in favor of the Republicans.
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EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos called the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić a "very important test" for Serbia's EU accession. Glorifying Mladić is incompatible with EU values.
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Germany's economy grew by 0.3 percent in the second quarter of 2026, exceeding expectations. Forecasts for the full year 2026 have been raised to 1.3 percent or higher.
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