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Sunday, January 18, 2026
TopicArmin Laschet

Topic: Armin Laschet

Outgoing German chancellor Angela Merkel’s loyalist Armin Laschet elected party leader

Laschet beat long-time Merkel critic Friedrich Merz to become the leader of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany.

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Experts discuss India’s sustainability journey and how it is evolving from a narrative of climate intent to one grounded in economics, infrastructure, and long-term returns.

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