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What is the German president's role in a snap election?

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Ksenia Skriptchenko
November 19, 2024

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has the power to dissolve parliament if Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses a confidence vote in December.

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NATO holds its largest-ever artillery exercise in Europe

DW's Alexandra von Nahmen reports from a training area in Finland's far north, close to the border with Russia.
PoliticsNovember 21, 202402:37 min

Fact check: Disinformation against Muslims on the rise

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NATO trains warding off missile attacks in giant air drill

NATO has held its largest ever air exercise aimed at practicing defending NATO's skies from ballistic missile threats.
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UN Security Council: Africa's push for permanent seats

The historic under-representation of Africa on the UN Security Council is back in the spotlight. Is change long overdue?
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Donald Trump nominates Scott Bessent for treasury secretary

The cabinet position has vast influence over economic, regulatory and international affairs.
PoliticsNovember 23, 2024

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Africa

Schulze: Chad urgently needs support with Sudanese refugees

Schulze: Chad urgently needs support with Sudanese refugees

PoliticsNovember 22, 202404:38 min
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Asia

Vietnam fishermen caught up in South China Sea tensions

Vietnam fishermen caught up in South China Sea tensions

ConflictsNovember 22, 2024
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Germany

Germany begins major reform of its hospital sector

Germany begins major reform of its hospital sector

HealthNovember 22, 2024
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Europe

Nordic countries ramping up civil defense amid Ukraine war

Nordic countries ramping up civil defense amid Ukraine war

ConflictsNovember 22, 2024
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Middle East

Egypt: New asylum law could badly impact refugee rights

Egypt: New asylum law could badly impact refugee rights

PoliticsNovember 22, 2024
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North America

What impact could Trump have on US education?

What impact could Trump have on US education?

EducationNovember 22, 2024
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Latin America

Did Brazil's G20 summit deliver on its promises?

Did Brazil's G20 summit deliver on its promises?

TradeNovember 21, 2024
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