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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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Citizens in Croatia are protesting the government due to the detection of PFAS chemicals in the drinking water of the Lika region. Independent institutes warn of health risks, while the government dismisses the concerns as exaggerated. Prominent figures are supporting the protests and criticizing government policy.
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Parties are using provocative and sometimes misleading slogans on election posters in the 2026 campaign. Slogans range from the AfD's "Heating without Bans" to the Bergpartei's demand for "men-free city centers."
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The weekly taz podcast discusses how the internet facilitated the spread of conspiracy theories surrounding the September 11, 2001 attacks. It also examines the search for explanations for the political stance in eastern Germany following the Saxony-Anhalt election.
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Following a severe Himalayan flood disaster with over 1,000 deaths, Nepal is demanding international support for reconstruction. The country, responsible for only a fraction of global CO2 emissions, is suffering greatly from climate change impacts, with damages amounting to $2.5 billion.
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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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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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Between April 2025 and April 2026, approximately 72 percent of Ireland's population growth was attributed to immigration. Around 28 percent of the increase resulted from natural population growth.
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Saxony-Anhalt's Minister President Sven Schulze (CDU) is working to prevent an AfD-led government. He hopes the AfD will not achieve an absolute majority in the state election, thus preventing them from finding a coalition partner.
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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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