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Here are some recent world news stories related to Germany:

Politics

• Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) has announced that it will enter coalition talks with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Green Party to form a new government. (Source: BBC News)
• Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced that she will step down as leader of the CDU party, paving the way for a new generation of leaders. (Source: The New York Times)

Economy

• Germany's economy has grown by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2022, driven by strong consumer spending and investment. (Source: Reuters)
• The European Central Bank has announced that it will keep interest rates unchanged, citing concerns about the impact of rising inflation on the economy. (Source: Financial Times)

Culture

• The German city of Dresden has been awarded the title of European Capital of Culture for 2025, beating out other contenders such as Vienna and Prague. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Berlinale film festival has announced its lineup for 2023, featuring a range of international films and documentaries. (Source: Variety)

International Relations

• Germany has announced that it will increase its military spending to 2% of GDP by 2025, in line with NATO's defense spending targets. (Source: Defense News)
• Germany has condemned Russia's annexation of four regions in Ukraine, calling it a "violation of international law". (Source: Al Jazeera)

Other News

• A severe storm has hit Germany, causing widespread damage and power outages. (Source: CNN)
• The German city of Hamburg has been named as the host city for the 2023 G20 summit. (Source: Deutsche Welle)