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German gamblers could claim losses back

German gamblers may finally be able to beat the house, thanks to new court rulings in the EU and a federal court. The decisions could help gambling addicts — but the legal road might be difficult.

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Regional losses for Germany's ruling CDU

Another electoral setback for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, as his centre-right CDU performed poorly in two state elections on Sunday. Projections showed the party failing to enter the state parliament in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where the far-right AfD came out on top, while the far-left Die Linke led the vote in Berlin. The AfD also made significant gains in both states, building on its recent victory in Saxony-Anhalt. France 24 Europe editor Armen Georgian shares further insights.

World

Germany faces energy tax losses as EV sales rise

The rapid shift to electric vehicles in Germany is cutting fuel tax revenue for the government. As EV sales surge, policymakers face growing pressure to find new ways to fund roads and transportation infrastructure.