news Will Germany’s lackluster coalition government survive? alisa January 5, 2024 2 min read If you cannot view this message correctly, please click here. 05.01.2024 | 17:00 UTC Will Germany’s lackluster coalition government survive? The SPD, Greens and FDP are now more divided than united, and there won’t be enough money to bridge the differences in 2024. Will the government stay the course? Is Germany’s far-right AfD a threat to democracy? The far-right populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) is flying high in the polls. In 2024, it expects success in regional elections in eastern Germany and the vote for the European Parliament. Germany: Flooding persists in north and east, Scholz visits A colder and drier weather front is bearing down on the flood-hit regions in northern and eastern Germany, leading to less severe rain and flood warnings. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited the flood zone. Habeck: Angry farmers trap German minister on ferry Farmers angry at cuts to diesel subsidies blockaded the ferry on which Deputy Chancellor Robert Habeck was returning from holiday. Many politicians condemned the action, the farmers’ union also called it a “no-go.” Floods in Germany: Desperate farmers fight to save harvests Heavy rainfall has caused flooding across much of Germany. Farmers have been particularly hard hit, and are now trying to salvage their harvest. Germany’s economy set for rough ride in 2024 The German economy may see a little growth in 2024, but so far everything is pointing to a lackluster year. Dynamic developments seem far out of reach. Germany 2023 emissions lowest in 70 years: study A new study showed that Germany emitted 73 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions fewer than in 2022. The drop was related to a strong slump in coal use, as well as a decline in energy-intensive manufacturing. ‘Flow’ explores cultural shift surrounding menstruation Half of the world’s population menstruates at some point in their lives, yet it is still taboo for many. A Berlin exhibition reveals everything you need to know about the topic. What 2024 brings for Germany Energy price hikes, more skilled immigration, cannabis legalization — the new year will bring several changes that are likely to be felt across the country. 10 reasons to love Germany’s Saarland region It may be small, but it’s delightful. Let us show you the southwestern German state of Saarland! 10 reasons to love Brandenburg Brandenburg, the region surrounding Berlin, is rich in meadows, forests and lakes. There are even monasteries, castles, mansions, gardens and lots of space to explore. Follow DW DW News Deutsche Welle Kurt-Schumacher-Str. 3 53113 Bonn Tel. +49.228-429.0 info@dw.com Value Added Tax identification number: DE123052407 Legally represented by: Director General Peter Limbourg This legal notice extends to the social media profiles of Deutsche Welle. Follow Us On © 2024 Deutsche Welle Legal Notice (DW english) | Unsubscribe Newsletter Chat read-only to anonymous users. Chat with Anyone and Anywhere. Only registered users are allowed to send messages. Loading the chat ... 124362 Register Login Continue Reading Previous: Today’s top stories on Global NewsNext: U.S. legal jobs hit new high Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ