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The front page of DER SPIEGEL features a mix of domestic and international news, with a strong focus on Germany's response to high fuel costs and its political landscape. International stories include updates on the war in Yemen, US sanctions against Russia, and California's considerations for…

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Opinion: The Billion-Euro Pacifier ↗

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A commentary arguing that the German government's planned fuel discount repeats past mistakes, offers only temporary relief, disproportionately benefits high fuel consumers, and sends the wrong signal.

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