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- 1German debate over whether CDU learned anything on AfD●Wer sich gefragt hat, was die CDU wohl daraus lernt, dass insbesondere die Linke, aber auch in Teilen die SPD den Vormar
A debate is circulating in Germany about what lessons the CDU draws from the fact that the Left and parts of the SPD managed to halt the rise of the AfD by offering people solutions to real problems. The discussion criticises Hesse's Minister President Boris Rhein and the CDU for, according to the argument, learning nothing from this and continuing on the same course despite the AfD's electoral advances.
- 2Berlin moves toward red-red-green coalition despite right-wing pressure●Trotz einer teils hysterischen Kampagne von #Springerpresse , #Bundespolitikern (überwiegend, aber nicht nur von der #Un
Despite what critics call a hysterical campaign by the Springer press, federal politicians — mostly but not only from the Union — and several state premiers, Berlin's coalition formation is now heading toward a red-red-green alliance of SPD, Left and Greens. The state party executive's stance is seen as decisive for the outcome, and observers are debating whether the political pressure campaign has failed.