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German Chancellor says Germans aren't working efficiently. Mothers may be the solution

By Esme Nicholson

Published August 3, 2025 at 8:07 AM EDT

Amid a labor shortage, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls on Germans to work more hours. Women might hold the key, but a culture shift would be necessary.

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Germany sees anti-Pride events and restricts rainbow flags ahead of LGBTQ+ parties

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The head of parliament banned the rainbow flag from the legislative building. Far-right groups have rallied against the LGBTQ+ community and attacks are on the rise. It all casts a shadow over Pride.
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Karol Nawrocki, a 42-year-old historian and amateur boxer, is new to politics and ran as an independent but was backed by the right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) party.
German parliament votes for massive increase in defense funding despite debt fears

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In Germany, lawmakers have approved changes to the constitution to allow for unprecedented spending on defense. The historic vote brings an end to decades of austerity.