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Lars Klingbeil
PoliticianLeft
Vice-Chancellor of Germany and leader of the Social Democratic Party.
Notable Quotes
"We now need to put sensible arrangements in place for what has been proposed in the coalition committee."View Story →
"I say clearly: This is not our war. We will not participate in this war."View Story →
"I say clearly: this is not our war. We will not participate in this war."View Story →
"I say clearly: this is not our war. We will not participate in this war."View Story →
"I say clearly: this is not our war. We will not participate in this war."View Story →
"This outcome is a signal to Berlin."View Story →
"shows just how much the war in Iran is harming our economy"View Story →
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German far-right set for big win in eastern state - projections
Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win more than 44% of the vote, far ahead of the conservative CDU on 18.4%.
September 6, 2026German row over plan for workers to need sick note on first day of illness
A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person.
July 3, 2026Trump's 'irresponsible war' to blame for economic slowdown, German minister says
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil blamed the US president's "irresponsible war in Iran" for harming the Germany economy.
May 7, 2026Iran attacks breach international law, Swiss Defence Minister says - Reuters
Iran attacks breach international law, Swiss Defence Minister says Reuters
March 8, 2026