Germany Liveblog: SPD Proposes No Diet Increase for MPs

The SPD party in Germany is proposing that MPs forgo a planned increase in their allowances. This follows an agreement between the Green and CDU parties in Baden-Württemberg. The DGB union leader, Fahimi, has threatened protests over potential further cuts. Fewer deportations were reported in the first quarter.

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