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Germany plans first Bundeswehr drone regiment with up to 600 soldiers, tagesschau reports
Germany's Bundeswehr plans to establish its first dedicated drone regiment with up to 600 soldiers, according to tagesschau. Defence Minister Pistorius announced the move as a response to the war in Ukraine.
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Sweden's Andersson to make second attempt to form government, tagesschau reports
Swedish election winner Andersson is set to try again to form a government after previously describing the task as impossible, according to tagesschau. The outlet reports that incumbent Prime Minister Kristersson also appears unlikely to secure a majority.
Berlin recount shifts direct seat to AfD, reducing expected parliament size
A recount in a Berlin constituency awarded a direct seat to the AfD rather than the CDU, tagesschau reports. As a result, Berlin’s state parliament will have five fewer seats than previously expected.
Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro skip final debate before Brazil's presidential vote
France 24 reports that Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and challenger Flavio Bolsonaro both declined to attend the final debate before Sunday's presidential election in Brazil. Its report describes a narrow first-round polling lead for Lula and a near tie in projections for a possible runoff.
France's draft 2027 budget proposes partial pension freeze and lower tax deduction cap
France's draft 2027 budget would partially freeze pensions above €1,260 a month and lower the cap on a 10% income tax deduction, France 24 reports. The proposed measures drew mixed responses from pensioners.
Brazil's gun lobby backs Bolsonaro as firearm access becomes an election issue
Brazil's gun lobby is backing Jair Bolsonaro as firearm access could influence voters, especially in the rural south, France 24 reports. The outlet says registered hunters, shooters and collectors increased sevenfold during four years under Bolsonaro.
Housing protests in Spain precede vote on government decrees
Several hundred people protested in Madrid and other Spanish cities ahead of a Friday vote on two government housing decrees, France 24 reported. The measures followed public anger over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman, and their approval remained uncertain.