Germans are heading to the polls in the 2025 federal election to choose a new chancellor to lead Europe’s largest economy, with the CDU/CSU’s Friedrich Merz in the lead. The AfD is expected to come in second, followed by the SPD and the Greens, marking a shift from the 2021 election results. Voters will cast two votes to elect members of parliament and determine the proportional make-up of the Bundestag, with a 5% threshold for parties to secure representation.
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BBC seeks more prominent credit in Apple and Google News
The BBC has filed a complaint with a UK antitrust regulator against Apple News and Google News, alleging that they minimize credit for featured stories. The broadcaster is asking for more prominent credit for news sources, as any changes made would likely impact other publishers as well. Apple recently paused AI news summaries after complaints of inaccuracy from the BBC and other publishers. Full Article
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