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Social Democrats’ equivocal stance towards Moscow over Ukraine war causes problems for chancellor
Liberals and Greens in Scholz government propose diametrically opposed solutions
MPs in ruling coalition set to vote this week on sending long-delayed Taurus to Ukraine
German capital’s authorities seek to avoid repeat of rioting of 12 months ago in ‘city of chaos’
Conservative opposition claims victory in Bavaria and Hesse while far right AfD gains support
Move aimed at reviving economy and polishing image of coalition weakened by months of squabbling
Deal comes after fresh flare-up between Green and FDP partners with long history of infighting
SPD set to unveil measures to tackle soaring costs facing tenants, says senior lawmaker
Critics of former German chancellor fail in bid to expel him over his close ties to Putin
Result of the rerun of the 2021 poll in the German capital is a blow to the chancellor’s Social Democrats
German capital has been governed by centre-left coalitions for more than two decades
Allies criticise Scholz over reluctance to allow German-made heavy armour to be used in fight against Russia
Germany’s chancellor resists move for fear of provoking Vladimir Putin
Regional election seen as test of public support for chancellor’s response to energy crisis
Move by governing parties comes as anger grows over former chancellor’s refusal to distance himself from Kremlin
Losses in Germany’s most populous state come amid criticism of chancellor’s response to Ukraine war
Hesitant military support for Ukraine is exposing weaknesses in the SPD-led coalition and government structures
Former chancellor has held on to posts on boards of state-backed Russian companies
Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats at odds with Greens over future of Nord Stream 2
Unprecedented 3-party coalition promises fresh start for Europe’s largest economy
A read of the 178-page coalition agreement — so you don’t have to
Incoming government praised for stance on LGBTQ+ rights and easing immigrants into jobs
Party to join Social Democrats and Greens in negotiations — first such combination in nation’s postwar history
Social Democrats, Greens and Free Democrats unveil policy paper ahead of formal coalition talks
Social Democrat starts three-way talks to bridge divisions with Free Democrats and Greens
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