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Olaf Lies

Olaf Lies

German politician (SPD), Minister President of Lower Saxony

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  • Jun 25

    Germany's federal and state governments agree to cover 80% of new municipal costs from September

    After months of negotiations, Chancellor Merz and state premiers agreed on a 'who orders, pays' principle, with the federal government covering 80% of new costs imposed on municipalities from September 1.

  • Jun 11

    Braunschweig hosts Lower Saxony's state festival for the first time, expecting over 300,000 visitors

    The 39th 'Tag der Niedersachsen' opens in Braunschweig from 12 to 14 June, marking the city's debut as host of the biennial state festival.

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The US under Trump: second term

The Trump administration proposed new double-digit tariffs on imports from the EU and other major trading partners, signaling an expansion of its transactional trade policy.

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