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King Charles opens Parliament in a crisis

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King Charles the 3rd opens the British Parliament. This party is called 'State Opening'. The King rides in a carriage to Parliament. He wears a crown and a fine robe. He gives a speech in the 'Ober-Haus'. This speech is the 'King's Speech'.

The government writes the text for the speech. The King only reads the text. He must be neutral. Charles talks about new laws for 'Sozial-Reform'. He wants closer ties to the European Union. He wants to spend more money on transport.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer listens to the speech. His situation is very hard right now. His party loses many votes. 4 ministers quit their jobs. 80 members of Parliament want his resignation. Many people wait for next Thursday.

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Definitions

State Opening
This is the festive opening of Parliament in Britain.
King's Speech
The King reads the plans of the government here.
Ober-Haus
This is a part of the British Parliament.
Sozial-Reform
These are changes to laws about social life.

People

Charles the 3rd
He is the King of Great Britain.
Keir Starmer
He is the Prime Minister of Great Britain.
Wes Streeting
He is the health minister of the government.

Locations

London
London is the capital of Great Britain.

Sources

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Zeit

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