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Cologne Pastor Meurer calls togetherness the "driving force of democracy," emphasizing it as a way of life that includes respect and minority protection. He has been committed to disadvantaged people in Cologne for over 30 years and is now retiring.
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The Saxony-Anhalt state election could cause a political earthquake with the AfD potentially securing over 40 percent of the vote. This could break the taboo of a far-right party in a state government and intensify debates on migration, climate policy, and Ukraine, complicating the EU's dealings with Germany.
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The EU regulation on political advertising transparency is being implemented differently. While some parties disclose detailed expenses, others lack information or it is hard to find. Google and Meta have banned political advertising on their platforms.
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The Greek island of Tilos has abolished its landfill and achieved a recycling and composting rate of almost 90 percent. This surpasses the Greek and EU average, making Tilos the first island with Zero Waste Cities certification.
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The 2026 US midterm elections will involve the re-election of the House of Representatives and parts of the Senate. The significance of this election for US President Donald Trump is discussed.
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Giorgia Meloni's government has been in office for 1,413 days, making it the longest-lasting Italian government since World War II. It plans an electoral reform introducing a run-off between the two strongest blocs to secure future parliamentary majorities.
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The state election in Saxony-Anhalt could challenge Chancellor Friedrich Merz as the AfD leads in polls. An AfD absolute majority is not ruled out and could plunge the federal government into crisis. Experts warn of risks with a potential AfD state government.
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The US government has asked the Supreme Court to suspend a lower court ruling that blocked new mail-in voting rules. These rules, which would only allow mail-in ballots to be sent to individuals on voter rolls, were deemed "likely unconstitutional" by a federal judge.
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Ahead of the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, MDR journalist Laura Hönes states that reporting is heavily focused on the AfD. She suggests the political discourse is dominated by the party.
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Ahead of the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, parties are positioning themselves on potential coalitions. The AfD's top candidate, Siegmund, is calling for an absolute majority to govern alone. The CDU, Left Party, and Greens are ruling out coalitions with the AfD, while the BSW has not excluded cooperation.
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