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AfD eyes new elections: The clock in Saxony-Anhalt is not ticking yet

By withut-me 08.09.2026 3 views
TL;DR AI-generated The AfD fell short of an absolute majority in Saxony-Anhalt and has no coalition partners. They are speculating on new elections, which would only be possible after a failed third vote for the Minister-President and a two-thirds majority in the state parliament. Until then, the incumbent Minister-President remains in office.
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Foreign Policy Companies & Markets Laws & Rights

Boycott against Israeli settlements: Twelve states announce trade sanctions

By withut-me 08.09.2026 6 views
TL;DR AI-generated Twelve states, including EU members and Canada, have announced trade sanctions against Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This action is due to settler violence and settlement expansion, which undermine the prospect of a two-state solution. In response, Israel closed the British consulate in Jerusalem.
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Foreign Policy Wars & Military Laws & Rights

Britain Sanctions Trade with West Bank Settlements

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated Britain is banning the import of goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank and sanctioning companies operating there, aiming to preserve the two-state solution. Israel and the US have sharply criticized the measure.
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Foreign Policy Wars & Military Arms & Weapons

Defense - Pistorius Pledges Further Air Defense Aid to Ukraine Before Winter

By withut-me 08.09.2026 7 views
TL;DR AI-generated Germany is providing Ukraine with additional air defense support ahead of winter. This includes PAC-2 interceptor missiles for the Patriot system and AIM-9 air-to-air missiles. Ukraine will also order thousands of IRIS-T missiles.
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Foreign Policy Government Companies & Markets

Dispute over EU Defense Body: Personal Egos and Hard Politics

By withut-me 08.09.2026 8 views
TL;DR AI-generated EU Foreign Affairs Chief Kallas failed to establish a defense body due to resistance from Germany and France. A power struggle exists between Kallas and Commission President von der Leyen over responsibilities in common foreign and defense policy.
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Foreign Policy Diplomacy

Budapest - Hungary Expels Ten Russian Diplomats

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated Hungary has expelled ten Russian diplomats, citing their activities as unacceptable and a threat to national security and sovereignty. Russia has announced retaliatory measures.
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Elections Political Parties Government

Friedrich Merz after the election: Cracks in the firewall already?

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated The CDU suffered a significant election defeat in Saxony-Anhalt, with the AfD gaining considerable ground. Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) faces internal and external pressure regarding the "firewall" to the AfD and his reforms. The SPD signals a departure from the planned reform course, particularly concerning pensions.
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Foreign Policy IT & Internet Media & Press

After Exit in Russia - Goethe-Institutes Examine Digital Offerings

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated Following the closure of its Russian branches, the Goethe-Institut is examining digital educational offerings. The institutions in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and Novosibirsk must close by September 13.
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