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When are fresh elections likely to be held in Germany?
on 7 Novembre 2024 at 15:02
Germans are scheduled to go to the polls in September 2025 – but the date will most likely be moved forward by several months – and there are even calls for it to take place in January. What can we expect – and who can vote?
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‘I voted with my wallet’: How Americans in Spain feel about Trump’s win
on 7 Novembre 2024 at 13:55
Peacemaker or criminal? Elated or crushed? The Local Spain’s American readers have told us how they’re feeling after Trump’s landslide US election victory, and in the process reflected just how divided American society is.
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What will happen to property prices in Spain in 2025?
on 7 Novembre 2024 at 10:00
After a year marked by rising prices and high interest rates, is there some respite ahead for budding property buyers in Spain or will prices continue to rise exponentially in 2025? This is what the experts have to say.
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LATEST: What we know so far about German government collapse
on 7 Novembre 2024 at 9:50
A high-profile sacking, calls for earlier elections, resignations and a new finance minister – here’s what we know so far about the collapse of Germany’s coalition government and the subsequent chaos.
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PODCAST: French rail strikes over ‘privatisation’ and how can Americans move to France?
on 7 Novembre 2024 at 9:13
The Talking France podcast is back after a two-week break, and we are diving into the French response to Donald Trump’s victory and how Americans can move to France, plus the latest on rail strikes, sexy accents and advice for buying French property.
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Germany may face early elections as coalition government collapses
on 7 Novembre 2024 at 6:22
Germany has entered a major political crisis with the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s ruling coalition likely paving the way for early elections next year.
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OPINION: Trump’s win spells crisis for Europe, but it could save the EU
on 6 Novembre 2024 at 15:06
The return of Donald Trump to the White House may be catastrophic for US democracy. It could be even more destructive for Europe, writes John Lichfield.
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Swedish prime minister warns Donald Trump presidency puts Ukraine aid at risk
on 6 Novembre 2024 at 12:59
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson warned that Donald Trump’s reelection as US president could put Washington’s commitment to Ukraine at risk.
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‘Trump is unpredictable’: How Germany is reacting to US election results
on 6 Novembre 2024 at 9:39
Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday congratulated US presidential election winner Donald Trump and urged continued close trans-Atlantic ties, telling him: “We’re better off together” – but many in Germany are wary.
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France says Europe must ‘take charge of own destiny’ after Trump wins US vote
on 6 Novembre 2024 at 8:04
Europe must be willing to take charge of its own destiny, the French government spokeswoman said on Wednesday, just prior to the announcement that Donald Trump had won the US presidential election.
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PODCAST: Send in your questions for special episode of Talking France
on 5 Novembre 2024 at 14:37
We’re planning a special episode of the Talking France podcast, made up entirely of questions from our listeners – so tell us the one thing you always wanted to know about France.
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Norway races ahead of EU in race for fossil-free roads
on 5 Novembre 2024 at 11:20
Thanks to generous policy and incentives, Norway is on the brink of achieving the most ambitious electric vehicle objective in the world.
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What will the US election results mean for Germany?
on 4 Novembre 2024 at 15:27
The world is nervously waiting for the final results of the US presidential election. What could the potential outcomes mean for Germany?
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The destinations you can reach by direct night train from Munich
on 1 Novembre 2024 at 10:29
Fed up of flying? Here’s how you can travel in style on a night train to or from Munich.
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35 nice things that happened to The Local’s readers in Sweden
on 25 Ottobre 2024 at 4:54
We asked The Local’s readers to tell us about something good that happened to them in Sweden last month. If you need something heartwarming to read, this article is for you.