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German coalition talks reach breakthrough
Berlin, Jan 12 (IANS) German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Conservatives Union and the Social Democrats early on Friday achieved a breakthrough in government formation talks, agreeing on transferring more money to the European Union.
The move may end political uncertainty in German after the September 24 federal elections. No government has been formed since then, marking a record amount of time for Germany to go without a government since WWII.
After overnight talks on Thursday night, the three parties, Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU), its sister party the Christian Social Union and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) agreed on a 28-page blueprint, Xinhua news agency reported quoting Focus Online.
Merkel said at a press conference on Friday that the paper was “not superficial”. “It’s about investing in the future, especially in children and families. In addition, more should be invested in apartments, in traffic and in the energy transition,” she added.
A total of 15,000 new jobs for police officers are needed, said Merkel, adding the world is not waiting for Germany. Therefore, Europe needs a new departure, and she was optimistic that things were moving ahead.
SPD’s Martin Schulz said the paper reflects the desire for renewal, in families, education and the digital challenge, adding social cohesion must be strengthened.
“The three parties are ready to make Europe strong again,” said Schulz.
CSU chief Horst Seehofer said he was “highly satisfied” with the outcomes.
Talks focused mainly on differences over tax and migration. The immigration of refugees should not exceed 180,000 to 220,000 people per year, no tax increases are planned, and the family reunion for refugees should be possible in the future “only for humanitarian reasons” and limited to 1,000 cases per month.
The three parties also agreed on the strengthening of the European Union, especially more money flowing from Germany to Brussels.
The paper vows close partnership with France, saying that “we want to sustainably strengthen and reform the euro zone so that the euro can better withstand global crises,” the parties said.
They stressed the crucial role Franco-German cooperation will play in European integration, saying a renewal of the EU can only succeed if Germany and France “work together with all their strength”.
Negotiating groups of the Union and the SPD have unanimously agreed on the outcomes of the exploratory talks, according to the German Press Agency.
The three parties will enter into formal and detailed government coalition talks after each party agrees on the outcomes of the exploratory talks.
The SPD has scheduled a special national conference on January 21 in Bonn, where party members will vote whether to join the formal grand coalition talks.
However, the SPD is still facing strong opposition of a renewed grand coalition, especially from its grassroots and youth members, who are worried about the further marginalization of the party in its cooperation with the Union.
Many observers and party members hope the breakthrough in the talks will help avoid a minority government led by Merkel or snap federal elections.
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Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.
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