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5 Surprising Faces In Germany’s New Parliament As Far-Right Emerges

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Berlin, Germany: Germany’s new parliament sits for the first time on Tuesday with a reduced headcount, fewer women and a record number of lawmakers from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). Here are 5 prominent faces from the chamber: HELMUT KOHL’S GRANDSON – Helmut Kohl, the architect of German reunification, had been chancellor for 14 … Read more

Germany’s Conservatives CDU/CSU Declare Election Victory, Hard Coalition Talks Next

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Berlin: Germany may face months of uncertainty after the CDU/CSU conservative bloc won the national election but with no clear option for forming a government amid a fragmented political landscape. With as many as seven parties possibly entering parliament, the conservatives, on course for just under 30 per cent of the vote, will need to … Read more