German Coalition Faces Challenges Amid Welfare and Budget Disputes

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Germany's coalition government has agreed to pursue welfare reforms and a 2027 budget, while economic forecasts for 2025 are lowered. Meanwhile, Porsche is set to return to the DAX index after a profit decline, and the far-right AfD is projected to gain significant support in Saxony-Anhalt. Additionally, media company MFE has acquired a majority stake in ProSiebenSat.1, and Germany plans to cut its contribution to the global health fund.
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