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Deadly Shipwreck off Djibouti: Over 100 Migrants Killed

Deadly Shipwreck off Djibouti: Over 100 Migrants Killed

More than 100 migrants died in a shipwreck off the coast of Djibouti. A similar number are still missing. The victims were hoping for a better life on the Arabian Peninsula.

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Germany's CDU-SPD Coalition Under Pressure: What It Means for Expats

Germany's CDU-SPD Coalition Under Pressure: What It Means for Expats

Germany's governing coalition is struggling with low approval ratings and a reform backlog. Here's why expats should pay attention to the political situation.

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Far-Right 'Institute for Remigration' Opens in Germany: What Expats Should Know

Far-Right 'Institute for Remigration' Opens in Germany: What Expats Should Know

Austrian far-right activist Martin Sellner has set up an 'Institute for Remigration' in Germany. Opposition parties are calling on the government to ban it. Here's what this means.

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CDU Debates Stance on AfD: What It Could Mean for Immigrants

CDU Debates Stance on AfD: What It Could Mean for Immigrants

Germany's CDU is meeting in closed session to discuss its approach to the AfD after recent election setbacks. Here's why expats and immigrants should pay attention.

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How Much Can You Work in Germany on a Student Visa? Rules Explained

How Much Can You Work in Germany on a Student Visa? Rules Explained

Germany's student residence permit allows part-time work, but there are clear limits. Here's what international students need to know to stay compliant.

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AfD Gains State Parliament Presidency in Saxony-Anhalt: What It Means

AfD Gains State Parliament Presidency in Saxony-Anhalt: What It Means

Germany's Bundestag erupted in an emotional debate after the AfD won the state parliament presidency in Saxony-Anhalt. Here's what expats should know.

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Eritrean Troops Reportedly Enter Ethiopia: What It Means for Expats in Germany

Eritrean Troops Reportedly Enter Ethiopia: What It Means for Expats in Germany

Reports of Eritrean troops entering Ethiopia's Tigray region reignite a serious conflict. Here is what Eritrean and Ethiopian nationals in Germany should know.

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Germany News Roundup: AfD Firewall, October 7 Anniversary, Climate Migration

Germany News Roundup: AfD Firewall, October 7 Anniversary, Climate Migration

Germany's latest news covers the AfD firewall debate, the chancellor's tribute on the October 7 anniversary, and warnings about climate-driven migration.

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CDU and AfD in Saxony-Anhalt: What the Taboo Breach Means for Immigrants

CDU and AfD in Saxony-Anhalt: What the Taboo Breach Means for Immigrants

CDU lawmakers may have backed an AfD candidate for parliamentary speaker in Saxony-Anhalt, prompting warnings of a political taboo breach — here's what it means for expats.

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Merz Speaks Out Against Extremism as Germany Plans Rail Overhaul

Merz Speaks Out Against Extremism as Germany Plans Rail Overhaul

Chancellor Merz condemns political extremism and AfD sympathizers, while Germany's Transport Ministry unveils a five-year rail infrastructure improvement plan.

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AfD's Tobias Rausch Becomes Germany's First Far-Right State Speaker Since WWII

AfD's Tobias Rausch Becomes Germany's First Far-Right State Speaker Since WWII

Saxony-Anhalt elected AfD's Tobias Rausch as state parliamentary speaker — the first far-right speaker in Germany since WWII. Here's what expats need to know.

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AfD Becomes First Far-Right Party to Hold State Parliament Speaker Role

AfD Becomes First Far-Right Party to Hold State Parliament Speaker Role

For the first time since WWII, a far-right AfD member has become a German state parliamentary speaker — a milestone that matters for expats watching Germany's political climate.

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AfD Gets First State Parliament President in Germany: Saxony-Anhalt

AfD Gets First State Parliament President in Germany: Saxony-Anhalt

The AfD has placed its first-ever state parliament president in Saxony-Anhalt, putting political pressure on CDU's Sven Schulze. What this means for Germany's political landscape.

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AfD Wins State Parliament Presidency in Saxony-Anhalt: What It Means

AfD Wins State Parliament Presidency in Saxony-Anhalt: What It Means

The AfD's success in Saxony-Anhalt's parliament presidency vote has sparked controversy across German politics. Here's what expats should know.

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AfD's Saxony-Anhalt Win: Could a Far-Right Leader Head the State Parliament?

AfD's Saxony-Anhalt Win: Could a Far-Right Leader Head the State Parliament?

Saxony-Anhalt's parliament meets for the first time after the AfD's landslide win. A far-right parliament president could be on the agenda — here's what it means.

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AfD Seeks First State Parliament President in Saxony-Anhalt

AfD Seeks First State Parliament President in Saxony-Anhalt

The AfD is attempting to claim its first parliamentary presidency as Saxony-Anhalt's new state parliament holds its inaugural session — a political milestone being closely watched across Germany.

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Just Moved to Germany? Your Essential First-Steps Guide

Just Moved to Germany? Your Essential First-Steps Guide

From Anmeldung to residence permits and language learning, here's everything you need to know when you first arrive in Germany as an expat or immigrant.

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EU Asylum Applications Drop Sharply — What It Means for Germany

EU Asylum Applications Drop Sharply — What It Means for Germany

Asylum applications in the EU fell by almost a quarter in the first nine months of this year compared to last year. Germany remains the third most common destination.

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Pepper Spray Attack on Left Party Office in Oranienburg, Germany

Pepper Spray Attack on Left Party Office in Oranienburg, Germany

Youth members of the Left Party were pepper-sprayed at their office in Oranienburg. Police seek three suspects, one of whom reportedly asked about voting AfD before the attack.

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Saxony-Anhalt: CDU Rules Out Supporting AfD in Government

Saxony-Anhalt: CDU Rules Out Supporting AfD in Government

CDU leader Schulze confirms no CDU members will back the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt's Minister-President vote, leaving the far-right party without a governing majority.

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Berlin Coalition Talks: What a Left-Green-SPD Government Could Mean for Expats

Berlin Coalition Talks: What a Left-Green-SPD Government Could Mean for Expats

Linke, Grüne, and SPD in Berlin are moving closer to a coalition after the state election. Their policy direction could affect housing, integration, and social services for expats.

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AfD Committee Leadership: What It Could Mean for Immigrants in Germany

AfD Committee Leadership: What It Could Mean for Immigrants in Germany

Hesse's CDU Minister-President says the AfD should be allowed to chair federal parliamentary committees, a shift with potential implications for immigrants in Germany.

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Merz Calls for NATO Unity on Russia While Pushing Back Against AfD

Merz Calls for NATO Unity on Russia While Pushing Back Against AfD

Chancellor Merz urged unity on Ukraine support within NATO and Europe, and rejected claims from the AfD, the rising far-right party. Here's what it means for Germany.

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Germany Drops Unanimity Rule for Interior Ministers Over AfD Fears

Germany Drops Unanimity Rule for Interior Ministers Over AfD Fears

Germany's state interior ministers have scrapped a decades-old unanimity rule, citing concerns that an AfD-controlled ministry could block joint decisions on policy.

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