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What to watch for in 2025

December 31, 2024

The year 2025 will see Donald Trump return to the White House and German voters head to the ballot box. DW takes a look at the year ahead.

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Donald Trump will undoubtedly be a key figure in 2025Image: Rick Scuteri/AP Photo/picture alliance
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