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  "title": "Inside Germany: It's one thing after another for Merz's embattled conservatives",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/inside-germany-its-one-thing-after-another-for-merzs-embattled",
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  "published": "2026-08-22T07:12:53.000Z",
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  "summary": "From a series of mishaps for the CDU ahead of coming state elections, to a gorgeous mountain destination and an evening full of ice cream in Berlin, Inside Germany is our weekly look at some of the recent news and events you may have missed.",
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        "outlet": "The Local Germany",
        "title": "Inside Germany: It's one thing after another for Merz's embattled conservatives",
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      {
        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "Germany news: Friedrich Merz to visit area struck by fires",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/germany-news-friedrich-merz-to-visit-area-struck-by-fires",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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