Tom Pugh - tom.pugh@thelocal.com
Published: 16 Oct, 2026 CET. Updated: Fri 16 Oct 2026 15:10 CET
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Do politicians speak the same language as the rest of us? This term describes an essential step towards reaching any government deal in Germany – but one which may leave newcomers bewildered.
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