The result looked to set Europe's largest economy on a path toward protracted negotiations to create a new government, with Merkel serving as a caretaker until a successor is sworn in. The most likely path to power for both leading contenders would be a three-party governing coalition with two opposition parties that have historically been ideological rivals — the environmentalist Greens and the business-friendly Free Democrats.
Only one of the three contenders to follow Merkel, who declined to run for a fifth term, appeared pleased after the result on Sunday: the Social Democrats' Olaf Scholz, the departing vice chancellor and finance minister who helped his party recover from a years-long downturn.
The expected outcomes, according to Scholz, are “a very clear mandate to guarantee that we put together a decent, pragmatic government for Germany right now.”
A partial count based on 267 of the 299 constituencies found the Social Democrats in the lead with 25.7 per cent of the vote to the Union bloc's 24.6 per cent. In previous German national elections, no victorious party had received less than 31% of the vote.
According to the partial count, the Greens, who ran for the chancellery for the first time with co-leader Annalena Baerbock, were in third place with 14.1 per cent of the vote, while the pro-business Free Democrats received 11.5 per cent.
Armin Laschet, the governor of North Rhine-Westphalia who outmanoeuvred a more popular candidate to win Merkel's Union bloc candidacy, had failed to energize the party's base and had made a number of mistakes.
Saint Laurent, the French luxury brand, will discontinue using fur in its collections beginning next year, its parent firm Kering announced Friday.
Kering said in a statement that another of its houses, Italian menswear label Brioni, will also discontinue the usage of natural fur, making the luxury conglomerate, which includes Gucci, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, and Bottega Veneta, entirely fur-free.
Francois-Henri Pinault, CEO of Kering, stated that "becoming completely fur-free is the correct thing to do." We do it for the sake of ethics and modernity.”
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Spring beauty trends emphasize colour this season—think bright pink lipstick and shimmering gold eyeshadow. I combed through my Instagram saved images and culled the most incredible makeup looks that will have you wanting.
We're eager for spring makeup looks to return in full. While some of us have accepted our naked skin, we're eager to reintroduce ourselves to our ever-growing collection of eye makeup palettes and lipsticks. And, judging by Instagram, we are not alone. Our feeds are now brimming with colour, glitter, and a much-needed sense of playfulness when it comes to makeup. Whatever makes you feel happy is all that matters. However, if you're looking for inspiration, we've compiled a list of makeup ideas to get you started.
10 magical places in Europe to Add to Your Bucket List
Each continent has its unique charm, but Europe is home to some truly magical destinations. If you’re planning a trip, here are 10 must-see spots across Europe:
Thüringen, Germany 🇩🇪
Groningen, Netherlands 🇳🇱
Franken, Germany 🇩🇪
Giethoorn, Netherlands 🇳🇱
Bretagne, France 🇫🇷
Sao Miguel, Açores, Portugal 🇵🇹
Mont Saint-Michel, France 🇫🇷
Schwerin, Germany 🇩🇪
Sirmione, Italy 🇮🇹
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As the baby boomer generation reaches retirement age, it is expected that senior persons (aged 65 and over) will outnumber children in the United States for the first time in history by 2034. As the population ages, healthcare demand will grow, and increased rates of alcohol consumption among older individuals may add to the pressure currently placed on an already overburdened healthcare system.
The consumption of alcohol by older individuals has been increasing in recent years.
The use of alcohol among older people have increased in recent year, particularly among women. Between 2001 and 2013, an epidemiologic survey found that the rate of alcohol use disorder among persons 65 and older grew by 107 percent in the United States. According to the University of Michigan's 2021 National Poll on Healthy Aging, while the majority of older individuals polled used alcohol at low to moderate levels, a subgroup of older adults exceeded recommended alcohol consumption guidelines. Twenty percent of respondents used alcohol four or more times per week; twenty-seven percent had six or more drinks on at least one occasion in the previous year; and seven percent experienced alcohol-related blackouts.
