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German chancellor loses confidence vote, paving way for early election

Scholz’s three-party governing coalition crumbled last month.

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Scholz insists German weapons must not be used to strike Russia

Germany’s chancellor has said he is against weapons provided by Berlin being used to strike into Russian territory.

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UPDATE - Germany set to hold early elections on February 23: Reuters

Germany is set to hold fresh elections on February 23, eleven weeks after the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's governing coalition, Reuters reported on Tuesday.

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German media reports AfD MPs employing 100+ far right extremists

AfD MPs have been employing individuals associated with organizations classified by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution as right-wing extremists.

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Bundestag passes law legalizing cannabis in Germany

Germany joined the small group of countries and jurisdictions that have legalized cannabis on Friday when the Bundestag passed a law allowing individuals and voluntary associations to grow and hold limited quantities of the drug.