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Germany has narrowly swerved budget disaster – but its debt taboo still threatens Europe

The ‘debt brake’ is enshrined in Germany’s constitution. A month-long crisis shows it’s time to abandon this political myth, says Shahin Vallée of the German Council for Foreign Relations

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023

German Coalition Reaches Deal To End Budget Crisis

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition has reached a last-minute deal to end a budget deadlock, an official source said Wednesday, after a constitutional court ruling upended its spending plans and plunged it into a crisis.

International Business Times · Dec 13, 2023

Stretched To Breaking, Germany's Debt Rule Faces Reform

Germany's strict constitutional debt rule faces an overhaul after a shock court ruling blew a hole in the budget and left the government scrambling to make its sums add up.

International Business Times · Dec 7, 2023

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German heat pump rollout at risk as government suspends climate subsidies

Move could also undermine nine funding programmes, covering schemes from energy efficient homes to cargo bikes provision

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023

Fear and anger rise in Germany over handling of budget crisis

Der Spiegel accuses Scholz of ‘leading country into chaos’ as MPs scramble to plug €60bn shortfall

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023

NHS England faces lawsuit over patient privacy fears linked to new data platform

Four groups claim no legal basis exists for setting up the Federated Data Platform which facilitates information sharing

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023

Scholz Defends Spending As Budget Crisis Rocks Germany

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday staunchly defended his government's record on spending after a bombshell court ruling on crucial debt rules sparked a budget crisis.

International Business Times · Nov 28, 2023

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Why You Should Care About The Budget Crisis Rocking Germany

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will address parliament Tuesday about an escalating budget crisis triggered by a bombshell court ruling that his government breached constitutional debt limits.

International Business Times · Nov 28, 2023

Crisis-mired Germany To Blow Through Debt Limit In 2023

Germany will seek to suspend a constitutional debt limit for a fourth straight year, its finance minister said Thursday, after a shock court ruling upended government spending plans and sparked a budget crisis.

International Business Times · Nov 23, 2023

MPs to press new Health Secretary on NHS data platform plans

The health and social care committee said the Government has acknowledged it ‘needed to do better to communicate the benefits of digital healthcare’.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023

NHS data platform may be undermined by lack of public trust, warn campaigners

Patients cannot opt out of personal medical records being shared, albeit anonymised, between NHS bodies

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2023

NHS England gives key role in handling patient data to US spy tech firm Palantir

Exclusive: Company that works with intelligence services wins £480m contract in joint bid with Accenture

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023

Patients may shun new NHS data store over privacy fears, doctors warn

BMA raises concerns with minister about planned data platform, which could be run by US firm Palantir

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2023

The Guardian view on Germany’s troubled ‘traffic-light’ coalition: dealing with the midterm blues

Editorial: Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition needs to treat recent state elections in Bavaria and Hesse as a wake-up call

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2023

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The Conversation · Oct 18, 2023

Far-right AfD makes unprecedented election gains in west Germany, worrying national government

Germany’s governing three-party coalition under Olaf Scholz has already had a difficult time this year. But things just got significantly worse with recent state elections in Hesse and Bavaria, two of the country’s most prosperous states.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023

Far-right AfD says it is now ‘major all-German party’ after state elections

Alternative für Deutschland comes second in Hesse and third in Bavaria as support spreads from east of country

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2023

‘Our health data is about to flow more freely, like it or not’: big tech’s plans for the NHS

The long read: The government is about to award a £480m contract to build a vast new database of patient data. But if people don’t trust it, they’ll opt out – I know, because I felt I had to

StockNews.com · Aug 15, 2023

Are These 3 Food Stocks Good Long-Term Investments?

Thanks to the inelastic demand and growing e-commerce market, the food industry has showcased remarkable resilience and stability over the past year. In this piece, we look at why Nestlé S.A. (NSRGY), Ajinomoto Co. (AJINY), and Fresh Del Monte Produce (FDP) could be rewarding long-term assets for your portfolio. Read…

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The Conversation · Jul 12, 2023

Germany’s far-right AfD makes key political gains as Olaf Scholz's governing coalition wobbles

Opinion polls and local election results currently make unhappy reading for Germany’s government. In fact, the consistently strong performance of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Europe’s largest member state (and arguably the member state with the best reasons to ward off a far-right challenge) is worrying for everyone.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2023

Germany coalition staves off implosion with 11th-hour heating law amendment

Environmental groups criticise revision of law that would have banned installation of gas and oil systems

Reuters · May 25, 2023

Only half of Germans see Scholz's coalition surviving as policy differences mount

Only half of Germans believe the ruling government coalition will hold until the end of its legislative period, a survey showed on Thursday, as arguments among the three parties over climate policy and budget intensify and voter support withers.

The Week · May 24, 2023

Germany’s coalition of chaos

Relations between Germany’s ruling parties plunged to a new low yesterday after the liberals reneged on previously agreed climate legislation, testing the unity of the country’s coalition government.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2023

Germany plans to ban installation of most oil and gas heating from 2024

Bill due before Bundestag in June would encourage homeowners to switch to renewables

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2023

‘I’m all for climate change’: Axel Springer CEO faces heat over leaked messages

Mathias Döpfner’s reported comments on climate, Muslims and east Germany – and his apparent political manoeuvring – create shock waves

Reuters · Mar 29, 2023

Factbox-Main results of Germany's marathon coalition negotiations

Germany's governing coalition on Tuesday presented the results of 30 hours of negotiations aimed at resolving a dispute that has threatened to hold up major policy initiatives in Europe's largest economy. Here are the main conclusions:

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