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Following the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD received the most votes but not an absolute majority. Government formation is complicated as other parties rule out coalitions with the AfD. There is no legal deadline for electing a new state premier.
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The state election in Saxony-Anhalt has led to calls for Chancellor Friedrich Merz to resign. Strategic voters supported the SPD and Greens, while the AfD benefited from former non-voters. The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) established itself as a political factor despite internal disputes.
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A large police operation at Hambach Forest to apprehend a suspect for sabotage on power lines was unsuccessful. In Saxony, twelve homemade explosive devices were also discovered, and a possible connection to incidents in Brandenburg and North Rhine-Westphalia is being investigated.
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Amira Mohamed Ali of the BSW proposes a non-partisan state premier who would govern with shifting majorities. This is intended to bridge the gap between parties and voters.
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Following the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, the SPD leadership announced corrections to the federal government's reform course. Dissatisfaction with policies on pensions, care, and the federal budget was cited, particularly the planned abolition of penalty-free retirement after 45 contribution years.
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According to ZDF political expert Karl-Rudolf Korte, Germany is polarized after the election in Saxony-Anhalt. A majority that acknowledges problems could reunite the country.
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Interior Minister Dobrindt labeled suspected sabotage of power grids as "climate terrorism," seen as an attempt to gain partisan advantage and polarize the climate debate. The article criticizes this choice of words as detrimental and calls for an de-ideologized approach to climate protection.
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Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered the evacuation of approximately 100 unauthorized settler outposts in the West Bank. This action comes under pressure from the US, which is demanding a tougher stance against settlers engaging in violent acts against Palestinians.
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Following a cyberattack, approximately 1.44 million files from Berlin's administration were published on the dark web, including sensitive data on critical infrastructure. The state of Berlin has established a "control unit" to contact those affected and refuses to pay ransom.