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The news front page from WELT, a German news source, features a mix of domestic and international stories. Key domestic topics include rising costs in Berlin and debates within the Union party regarding budget and tax relief. International news covers the war in Ukraine with US envoys meeting…

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Union Party Discontent Over Missed Tax Relief ↗

There is growing discontent within the Union party (CDU/CSU) due to a lack of expected tax relief, with the SPD blocking cuts to family benefits and the Union failing to secure a reduction in electricity tax.

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Front page captured at 08:37 UTC on November 12, 2026