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Germany's Chancellor Scholz displays resolve amid internal conflicts; rise in hate crimes reported in France; Northern Europeans top global happiness rankings; German arrests two Afghans in alleged terrorist plot.
- Bilawal Riaz
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Germany’s Chancellor Scholz shows determination amidst disagreements within the coalition government over military aid. In France, hate crimes are on the rise amid concerns over a resurgent far right. A happiness report highlights Northern Europeans, particularly Scandinavians, as the most joyful people globally, while Germany and the U.S. see declining trends. Additionally, Germany has arrested two Afghans linked to a plot to attack the Swedish parliament and alleged to be supporters of the Islamic State.