
A non-partisan candidate to prevent an AfD head of government? The Greens in Saxony-Anhalt are ready to talk. Prime Minister Sven Schulze is considering running as parliamentary group leader.
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After the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, possible coalitions and government alliances will be negotiated to prevent the AfD from forming a government.
live • State election in Saxony-Anhalt Greens want to talk to Wagenknecht's party about independent prime minister
A non-partisan candidate to prevent an AfD head of government? The Greens in Saxony-Anhalt are willing to discuss this BSW idea. And: Prime Minister Sven Schulze is considering running as parliamentary group leader. The developments in the live blog.

Federal Finance Minister and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil presented his draft budget for the coming year in the Bundestag. Spending of around 555 billion euros and new debts of almost 119 billion euros are planned.

Twelve foreign ministries announced in a statement trade restrictions on goods from illegal settlements in the West Bank to curb violence. Germany is not involved in the initiative.

Twelve countries, including Great Britain and Canada, want to sanction trade in products from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The initiative is directed against settler violence and the expansion of settlements.
An alliance of twelve states wants to sanction trade in products from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The initiative is directed against settler violence and the expansion of settlements. Germany is not involved.

After the AfD's election victory in Saxony-Anhalt, the BSW announced talks with all parties. While the AfD invites people to exploratory talks, federal and state politicians debate how to deal with the party, the future of the firewall and possible political reactions.
The Thuringian SPD is sticking to the coalition government, despite the planned dissolution of the BSW parliamentary group. SPD state leader Georg Maier emphasized reliability. However, the party is calling for a binding discussion format with the Left.