Cross-state collaboration is being proposed to tackle the soon-to-be doctor shortage in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland by the respective CDU state parliamentary groups. They aim to ensure sufficient medical services in both areas.
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The Catholic Church continues to stand firm on its decision not to allow AfD state parliament member Christoph Schaufert (55) a role in its ranks, as Bishop of Trier Stefan Ackermann (61) has officially removed him from the Neunkirchen parish council.
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The CDU's proposal to restrict immigration was rejected by the Saarland state parliament, with both the ruling SPD and the opposition AfD voting against it.
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