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Germany: SPD eye victory in Hamburg state election
A week after a poor showing in Germany's federal elections, the Social Democrats aim to bounce back in a traditional northern party stronghold.
German conservatives, SPD to make first moves towards new govt
Germany's conservatives, who won elections last weekend, are set to start exploratory talks with the Social Democrats on Friday towards forming a coalition government, party sources said.
German conservatives, Social Democrats, begin talks on coalition
Germany's conservative bloc and the Social Democrats (SPD) have started exploratory talks aimed at forming a new government coalition, following Sunday's federal election. Leading party representatives gathered in a parliament building on Friday morning.
German election: CDU, SPD seek common ground
Most of Germany's major political parties are due to hold press conferences to discuss the aftermath of the election. The SPD has won Hamburg state elections. DW rounds up the latest.
CDU and SPD start talks in bid to form next German government
Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democrats, has ruled out a coalition with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which finished second in last week's elections. View on euronew
Germany Election: Friedrich Merz to 'intensify' coalition talks with SPD
Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz, who came out on top in the snap election results, is aiming to close a coalition agreement with outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz's SPD, which came third in the elections.
German election: CDU/CSU, SPD begin preliminary talks
SPD leader Lars Klingbeil stressed a coalition with the CDU/CSU was "not automatic" amid key policy disagreements.Germany' s conservative CDU/CSU alliance on Friday began exploratory talks with the Social Democrats aimed at forming a new government coalition.
Germany's SPD says security needs boost but no comment on funding plans
Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) said foreign policy and defence must take priority in talks led by their conservative rivals ...
SPD adds water barricades to list of St. Patrick's Day Parade safety measures
Savannah city leaders held a special event briefing on Thursday to discuss the enhanced safety measures ahead of the St.
Major SPD drug bust recovers fentanyl, meth, guns and cash
Seattle police seized thousands of grams of fentanyl powder and pills, handguns, hundreds of grams of meth and other drug ...
SPD co-leader says in talks with conservatives towards gov't formation timetable
The co-leader of Germany's Social Democrats, Lars Klingbeil, said on Wednesday that his party was in talks with election ...
19 arrests and counting: SPD says habitual offender wanted on felony theft warrant
SHREVEPORT, La. ( KTAL/KMSS) – A Shreveport man, who officers say has an extensive record of property crimes, including 19 ...
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SPD: Theft suspect attempts to disarm officer, citizens step in to help
By KTBS Staff Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — A theft report Thursday morning took a ...
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Stunned SPD turns to supporting role in new German government
After a humbling election defeat for Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his Social Democrats (SPD), the party looked to collect ...
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Man stabbed in Capitol Hill: SPD investigates Tuesday night attack
Police are looking for the person who stabbed a man Tuesday night in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Just after 7:45 p.m ...
SPD's Lt. Sanchez to Carry 'Flame of Hope' for Special Olympics
Police Lieutenant Diana Sanchez has been a proud backer of the Special Olympics for decades and in just days she'll serve the ...