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The loss of senior public prosecutor Anne Brorhilker is a catastrophe for the state, says BSW politician Fabio De Masi. A conversation about Cum-Ex, Wirecard ... Show more   www.freitag.de/autoren/sebastianpuschner/cum-ex-ein-gruener-wollte-brorhilker-zu-faulen-deals-draengen-so-fabio-de-masi
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Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 17:16 Biden: New military package for Ukraine "in the next few hours" +++
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Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
  • The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.

  • Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.

  • As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.

  • Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
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Scholz: Don't talk Germany down as a business location: Chancellor Scholz defended the economic policy of the traffic light at the opening of the Hanover Trade ...
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Scholz: Don't talk Germany down as a business location
Quick Glance: Scholz: Strengthening Germany's Economic Position
  • Chancellor Olaf Scholz rebuts criticism from BDI President Russwurm and emphasizes the importance of strengthening Germany's economic position.

  • Scholz acknowledges the challenges of the past years but notes positive developments such as decreasing interest rates and energy prices, as well as measures to reduce bureaucracy.

  • The Hannover Messe is seen as an opportunity for new impulses in the energy transition and for enhancing the competitiveness of the German industry, with a focus on artificial intelligence and innovations.

  • IG Metall warns of deindustrialization and calls for investments to alleviate companies, while the Hannover Messe showcases over 4,000 companies presenting solutions for a sustainable industry.
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Despite US aid: Scholz reaffirms Taurus rejection: The Ukrainians absolutely want the Taurus cruise missile from Germany. But the Chancellor reiterates his no to ...
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Despite US aid: Scholz reaffirms Taurus rejection
Quick Glance: Scholz Reaffirms Taurus Rejection Despite US Aid
  • Ukraine seeks Taurus missiles from Germany, but Chancellor Scholz reiterates rejection. Discussions are ongoing about alternative weapons for defense against Russia.

  • Despite US aid to Ukraine with ATACMS missiles, Scholz maintains his refusal of Taurus. Germany and the UK emphasize their role as key weapons suppliers to Ukraine.

  • The US Congress approved $61 billion in Ukraine aid, potentially enabling the delivery of ATACMS missiles with a range of 300 km. Discussions are underway about new types of weapons.

  • Germany and the UK are jointly planning the development of a remote-controlled howitzer for ground operations. Scholz sticks to his rejection of Taurus delivery despite the US decision.
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SPD does not want to nominate Scholz as candidate for chancellor until summer 2025
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SPD does not want to nominate Scholz as candidate for chancellor until ...
Quick Glance: SPD Plans to Officially Nominate Scholz as Chancellor Candidate in Summer 2025
  • The SPD has decided to announce its Chancellor candidate in the summer of 2025 to prioritize work over campaigning.

  • The CDU and CSU anticipate an internal struggle over the Chancellor candidacy. Merz emphasized humility and respect towards this position.

  • Wüst is considered a potential Chancellor candidate for the Union and highlights the importance of decision-making by state chairmen and prime ministers.

  • According to Kühnert, the SPD is always ready for campaigning but warns against coalition campaigning, emphasizing the party's independence.
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Germany's Scholz sounds alarm over far-right China spy allegations: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday allegations that the aide to a prominent ...
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Germany's Scholz sounds alarm over far-right China spy allegations
Quick Glance: German Far-Right MEP's Aide Arrested for Alleged Chinese Espionage
  • The individual named Jian G. stands accused of sharing information about negotiations at the European Parliament with a Chinese intelligence service and spying on Chinese opposition figures in Germany, according to federal prosecutors.

  • Jian Guo is listed as an accredited assistant to MEP Maximilian Krah, the far-right AfD party's lead candidate for the upcoming EU-wide elections on the European Parliament's website.

  • The suspect was apprehended in Dresden on Monday and authorities conducted searches at his residences.

  • Expressing concern, the AfD addressed the allegations.
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Rishi Sunak, Olaf Scholz Find Common Cause to Support Each Other on Defense: UK-German ties appeared under strain as recently as last month, with British ...
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Rishi Sunak, Olaf Scholz Find Common Cause to Support Each Other on ...
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Survey: SPD continues to lose ground: The federal government's parties are continuing to lose ground among voters. The edges, on the other hand, benefit.
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Survey: SPD continues to lose ground
Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
  • Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.

  • Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.

  • Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.

  • HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
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The district council president Reinhard Sager sharply criticized the traffic light coalition's asylum policy. The costs are too high ... Show more   www.focus.de/politik/reinhard-sager-landkreistagspraesident-will-buergergeld-fuer-ukraine-fluechtlinge-abschaffen_id_259873766.html
Quick Glance: Districts Struggle to Stop Refugee Aid for Ukraine
  • Germany's districts feel overwhelmed by the migration crisis, particularly concerning Ukrainian refugees.

  • District Council President Reinhard Sager calls for accommodation in the safe west of Ukraine and no payment of citizen money to Ukrainians in Germany.

  • He emphasizes the need for border controls, reception centers, and easier deportations to address the situation.

  • Districts demand European harmonization of benefits for asylum seekers and criticize the automatic payment of citizen money to Ukrainian refugees.
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Ukraine updates: Germany's Scholz welcomes US aid package: Germany's chancellor said the decision by US lawmakers to approve more foreign aid for Ukraine ...
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Ukraine updates: Germany's Scholz welcomes US aid package
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

  • The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

  • Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

  • He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
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RTL/ntv trend barometer: AfD falls to worst value since May 2023: The trend barometer continues to decline for the AfD: the party is moving further and further ...
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RTL/ntv trend barometer: AfD falls to worst value since May 2023
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German Development Minister Svenja Schulze on Thursday called for greater contributions from the world's richest people to protect the environment ... Show more
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As Biden, Sunak pledge more cruise missiles for Ukraine, Germany’s Scholz adamant on Taurus refusal
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As Biden, Sunak pledge more cruise missiles for Ukraine, Germany’s Scholz ...
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Lindner's FDP plan for the economic turnaround: divorce certificate for the “traffic light”?
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Lindner's FDP plan for the economic turnaround: divorce certificate for ...
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Cum-Ex tax scandal: Chief investigator resigns and criticizes: Their investigations led to the first verdicts in the Cum-Ex tax scandal and left Chancellor ...
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Cum-Ex tax scandal: Chief investigator resigns and criticizes
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The Federal Chancellor has spoken out in favor of an overhaul of the European Union's financial and banking sector. "We need better framework conditions for ... Show more   www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/bankentag-scholz-dankt-banken-und-verspricht-wichtige-reformen-in-der-eu/100034465.html
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Gen Z finds Scholz and Co. “maximally cringe” on TikTok: Traffic light politicians are trying to catch up with the AfD on social media. But are they actually ...
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Gen Z finds Scholz and Co. “maximally cringe” on TikTok
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Olaf Scholz promotes his politics in Chmenitz: Chancellor Olaf Scholz paints a nice picture of the situation in Germany in Saxony. You can't really do it alone.
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Olaf Scholz promotes his politics in Chmenitz
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New elections in the Bundestag? This is what happens when the traffic light coalition falls
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Selfie unity long gone: coalition of noise - how the traffic light loses its reputation
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Selfie unity long gone: coalition of noise - how the traffic light loses ...
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The Chancellor visited the world's largest industrial exhibition in the Lower Saxony state capital on Monday. “I am very impressed by how artificial ... Show more   www.handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/industrie/hannover-messe-eroeffnet-wie-ki-die-industrie-revolutioniert/100032877.html
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Economic policy: There is now a red-yellow-green alert: The FDP writes cutting-edge papers, the Chancellor complains about the economy - and Robert Habeck ...
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Economic policy: There is now a red-yellow-green alert
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Söder settles accounts with Baerbock: "Only confusion and international damage": Markus Söder doesn't find much good in the work of Green Party Foreign Minister ...
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Söder settles accounts with Baerbock:
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Germany urges UK’s Rishi Sunak to spend big on defense: Russian threat looms large as Chancellor Olaf Scholz prepares to welcome British PM to Berlin.
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Germany urges UK’s Rishi Sunak to spend big on defense
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Scholz makes promises: “Make this easier now”: During a flying visit to a timber construction company in Dresden, Olaf Scholz listens to the concerns of the ...
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Scholz makes promises: “Make this easier now”
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Basic child security “absurd”: Job centers send fire letter to Scholz: The Green Family Minister's prestige project is once again drawing massive criticism ...
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Basic child security “absurd”: Job centers send fire letter to Scholz
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Hunger strike in Berlin: Starving against the Federal Chancellor: Three activists are on hunger strike near the Chancellery in Berlin. One of them has been for ...
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Hunger strike in Berlin: Starving against the Federal Chancellor
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German Beer Day: Seven reasons why it must become a World Heritage Site: April 23 is the day of German beer. This is when the Bavarian Purity Law was enacted in ...
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German Beer Day: Seven reasons why it must become a World Heritage Site
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Anne Brorhilker: The mystery surrounding Germany's most prominent prosecutor: Anne Brorhilker is the best-known fighter against financial crime in Germany ...
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Anne Brorhilker: The mystery surrounding Germany's most prominent ...
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International financing: Will Germany have to break its climate promise?: Climate protection costs money, and Germany was considered a reliable donor worldwide ...
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International financing: Will Germany have to break its climate promise?
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Olaf Scholz: Lots of hypothetical imperatives: The Chancellor spoke in Berlin on the 300th birthday of the philosopher Immanuel Kant. Olaf Scholz tried there to ...
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Olaf Scholz: Lots of hypothetical imperatives
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Industry sounds the alarm: “Germany is expected to fall further behind in 2024”: German industry is using the start of the Hannover Messe as an opportunity to ...
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Industry sounds the alarm: “Germany is expected to fall further behind in ...
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RTL/ntv trend barometer: The Greens fall to their worst result since 2018: For a long time, the Greens were the only one of the traffic light parties that was ...
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RTL/ntv trend barometer: The Greens fall to their worst result since 2018
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Solution for Ukraine? The SPD hopes for Switzerland: The Social Democrats are full of praise for Chancellor Olaf Scholz after his trip to China ...
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Solution for Ukraine? The SPD hopes for Switzerland
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UK to buy German-made new artillery system: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to convene with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin to fortify defense ...
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UK to buy German-made new artillery system
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The Chancellor has appealed to NATO countries to provide Ukraine with additional Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems. “I took the opportunity to promote this ... Show more   www.handelsblatt.com/politik/international/ukraine-russischer-bomber-stuerzt-ab-ukraine-spricht-von-abschuss/27982126.html
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
  • At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.

  • Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.

  • Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.

  • A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
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China's spies: On behalf of the innovative dragon: The arrest of four suspected agents in Germany reveals the threatening extent of China's foreign espionage.
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China's spies: On behalf of the innovative dragon
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Chancellor wants fair competition with China: Chancellor Scholz uses the visit to China to protect the position of German companies. EU Commission President von ...
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Chancellor wants fair competition with China
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Stefanie Babst in an interview: "We are very predictable for Putin": Former NATO strategist Stefanie Babst considers NATO and the European Union's dealings with ...
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Stefanie Babst in an interview:
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FDP demands: The obstruction party: Almost every one of the twelve points in the FDP plan contradicts the common policy of the traffic light coalition ...
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FDP demands: The obstruction party
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Is China playing fair with Germany in its car market? During his visit to China, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke out in favor of open car markets in Europe ... Show more
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Espionage and sabotage: Russia brings the war in Ukraine to Germany: The police have arrested two Russian-Germans in Bavaria. They are said to have spied on ...
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Espionage and sabotage: Russia brings the war in Ukraine to Germany
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The Brief – When little Olaf meets big Xi: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's recent visit to China is an example of a “do-it-alone” foreign policy appr
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The Brief – When little Olaf meets big Xi
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EU could put Iran's Revolutionary Guard on terror list: Israel is demanding that the EU “change course” and cites the classification of Iran’s elite military ...
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EU could put Iran's Revolutionary Guard on terror list
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He fled to Germany in 2015 to escape the war in Syria. A selfie with Chancellor Merkel made Modamani famous overnight. Why he no longer feels safe today.