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Nov 8, 2026

Ilse Aigner Set to Become Germany's First Female Federal President Candidate

Germany's conservatives are lining up behind CSU politician Ilse Aigner to succeed Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Merz has yet to confirm, but the SPD and Greens are warm and the vote is set for 30 January 2027.

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Nov 8, 2026

Belgium's King Refuses De Wever's Resignation and Buys the Budget a Few More Days

Prime Minister Bart De Wever offered to resign over €10 billion in budget cuts. King Philippe said no and asked the coalition to keep talking, with snap elections as the fallback.

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Nov 8, 2026

Who Speaks for Europe? Meloni Forces the Question Before Russia Talks

Giorgia Meloni wants EU leaders to settle who represents the bloc in talks with Russia, and with what mandate. António Costa has put it on the agenda for next week's informal summit in Dublin.

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