Frank-Walter Steinmeier: the Federal President gets tangled up in the “we” feeling
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Germany’s Leader, Olaf Scholz, Walks a Fine Line in China: Chancellor Olaf Scholz tried to promote German business interests while delivering warnings from ...
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Quick Glance: Scholz Organizes Crisis Diplomacy in China
- Scholz condemns Iran's attacks on Israel and plans crisis communication with G7 partners.
- China trip focusing on economy and geopolitical role, despite dilemma in relations.
- Business delegation accompanies Scholz, de-risking in other countries, export wave heading towards Germany.
- Scholz aims to influence China regarding Ukraine conflict and Iran crisis, despite existing dependencies.
Manuela Schwesig: Russian-financed fake foundation is being privatized: The East German state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania wanted to use trickery to get ...
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“Hello, this is Olaf Scholz”: Federal government launches its own WhatsApp channel
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SPD politician and former Vice-Chancellor Franz Müntefering has called for stronger cohesion between the democratic parties against right-wing extremist forces ... Show more
Consequences of the pandemic: Lauterbach speaks of half a million long-Covid sufferers
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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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Iran attacks Israel: Germany struggles for its reason of state: The Federal Chancellor and the Foreign Minister assure Israel of their solidarity and strongly ...
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Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
Lower Saxony: Weil changes rules and increases employee's salary: The Prime Minister of Lower Saxony is said to have pushed through a higher salary for his ...
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Too few doctors trained: Lauterbach warns of serious shortage of doctors: According to Health Minister Lauterbach, 50,000 doctors have not been trained enough in ...
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The Greens are continuing to decline in the polls. Since 2018, the party has not had a value as low as it is currently. The CDU is doing well. 👉 www.merkur.de/politik/habeck-gruene-umfrage-bundestagswahl-spd-cdu-afd-fdp-ampel-robert-zr-93014817.html
“Maischberger”: “We should work on Merkel’s closeness to Russia,” says the CDU man
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Cold relationship with the SPD: Schröder didn't miss anyone on his 80th birthday: A party without party members? No problem for former Chancellor Gerhard ...
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Mayen: Federal Minister of Defense Pistorius warns against disinformation from Russia
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Despite criticism from countries: Lauterbach wants to push ahead with clinical reform
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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 ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/bundeskanzler-will-fairen-wettbewerb-mit-china-19654476.html
Taurus wiretapping affair: Why Pistorius has so far spared Air Force Chief Gerhartz
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There had been long discussions about the introduction of the discounted ticket for public transport, which would be available in Berlin alongside the 49-euro ... Show more www.welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251069106/OEPNV-Bayern-kritisiert-Berliner-29-Euro-Ticket-Mit-bayerischem-Geld-finanziert.html
Minister Lauterbach's visit to Hamm causes a flood of registrations: Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach comes to Hamm. And that electrifies people ...
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Air defense for Ukraine: In the fire letter, Baerbock and Pistorius call for more weapons aid
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The Federal Chancellor on TikTok - Olaf with the briefcase
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Olaf Scholz has left German medium-sized businesses in the lurch in China: Chancellor Olaf Scholz doesn't dare mention China's anti-market subsidy policy by name ...
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According to authorities, at least 13 people were killed in a rocket attack in the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv. President Zelensky once again called ... Show more www.handelsblatt.com/politik/international/ukraine-rheinmetall-will-munitionsfabrik-in-litauen-bauen/27982126.html
Quick Glance: Ukraine's Isolation Amidst Defense Contrasts with Israel
- Ukraine lacks direct assistance enjoyed by Israel from the U.S. and other military partners in the region.
- While Israel successfully repelled 99% of Iranian missiles, Ukraine faces Russian attacks alone.
- President Zelensky emphasized the importance of modern air defense and urged allies not to turn a blind eye.
- Ukraine urgently needs financial and military support as it battles Russian aggression.
Traffic light factions agree on climate protection law without sector targets: After months of negotiations, the traffic light party has agreed on a new climate ...
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Germany: Parliament’s lower house to vote on gender self-determination law: German lawmakers have approved legislation that will make it easier for transgender ...
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Quick Glance: Germany: Lower House Passes Gender Self-Determination Law
- German lawmakers approved a law making it easier for transgender, intersex, and nonbinary individuals to change their name and gender in official records.
- The self-determination law will be effective on November 1, allowing adults to change their name and legal gender without additional formalities.
- The new regulations will permit minors aged 14 and above to change their name and gender with parental consent, while parents would apply on behalf of children under 14 at registry offices.
- The reforms also include legalizing limited cannabis possession, easing rules for German citizenship, and ending restrictions on dual citizenship.
Gigafactory in Grünheide: Tesla allegedly cuts 3000 jobs - state government contradicts
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Quick Glance: Tesla: Layoffs and Elon Musk's Reality Check
- Tesla is planning a major layoff to prepare for the future.
- Elon Musk's grasp on reality is questioned as Tesla performs mediocre in the automotive industry.
- Tesla experiences a decline in revenue margin compared to other automakers.
- The success of Tesla's future depends on the implementation of autonomous driving technology.
Insa survey: FDP and SPD win among voters after TV duel: In the first survey since the TV duel between Björn Höcke and CDU politician Mario Voigt ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/innenpolitik/id_100386938/insa-umfrage-fdp-und-spd-gewinnen-bei-waehlern-nach-tv-duell.html
Scholz wants Xi to stop Russia’s war. Xi wants Europe to stop trade war.: Beijing “is not a security threat,” Chinese president tells German chancellor.
politico.eu/article/german-olaf-scholz-wants-china-xi-jinping-stop-russia-trade-war-ev/
Leitkultur: CDU apparently changes controversial Islam sentence in basic program: "Muslims who share our values belong to Germany", the CDU's draft program ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251050946/Leitkultur-CDU-aendert-offenbar-umstrittenen-Islam-Satz-in-Grundsatzprogramm.html
Quick Glance: CDU and Islam: Merzians vs. Merkel
- The CDU distances itself from the Islam statement of the Merkel era in the new basic program.
- The revised version faces criticism from the Central Council of Muslims and within the drafting committee.
- There is heated debate over the changes, especially regarding rejections at the German external border.
- The conflict over migration policy divides the party between Merkel supporters and Merz supporters.
"There are a lot of people who say: I have a great job or find a new job that I want to do." 👉 www.merkur.de/wirtschaft/rente-mit-72-freiwillig-laenger-arbeiten-fdp-forderung-renteneintrittsalter-flexibel-93011193.html
From 2025, you will probably pay hundreds of euros more for your health insurance
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Climate protection: What are the benefits of the new Climate Protection Act?: The SPD, Greens and FDP have softened the sector targets in the Climate Protection ...
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In Beijing, Germany's Chancellor Scholz didn't exactly get what he wanted from China's Xi regarding dual-use Chinese exports to Russia that fuel the war ... Show more
In the interview, the development minister talks, among other things, about cycle paths in Peru, golden SUVs and the new dispute over money for her ministry's ... Show more www.stern.de/politik/svenja-schulze--was-ist-die-absurdeste-luege--die-ihnen-begegnet-ist--34631698.html
Climate activist escalates further on hunger strike: Three climate activists on hunger strike: Michael Winter, Richard Cluse and Wolfang Metzeler-Kick ...
morgenpost.de/berlin/article242112490/Klima-Aktivist-eskaliert-weiter-im-Hungerstreik.html
Is the Chancellor's self-praise justified? www.tagesspiegel.de/politik/selbstlob-des-bundeskanzlers-der-fortschritt-der-koalition-im-faktencheck-11510360.html
Scholz Arrives in China on a Mission to Dial Down Trade Tensions: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will take a delicate message to China this week: Beijing has not ...
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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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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
"Maischberger": Wagenknecht pulls out a quote sheet in the verbal battle with Göring-Eckardt
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Israel's war cabinet: Damage Iran, but don't start a war: Israel's war cabinet has discussed a response to the Iranian attack. According to media reports ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/israel-kriegskabinett-iran-reaktion-angriff-100.html
Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank
- The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.
- To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.
Things will no longer be like they used to be. But because the security situation in Europe has changed dramatically, full defense readiness should be ... Show more www.tagesspiegel.de/politik/pistorius-setzt-nicht-nur-auf-das-schwedische-modell-wie-kann-die-neue-wehrpflicht-aussehen-11516918.html
Christian Wulff's honorary salary will not be reduced: The SPD wanted to offset the former Federal President's retirement benefits against his additional income ...
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Morally guided Chancellor's trip: Olaf Scholz travels halfway around the world to lecture China again. What happened to it? - The World Week
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Hunger strike for the climate in Berlin: “Olaf Scholz wants to let me die”: There has been a protest camp in front of the Chancellery in Berlin since the end of ...
berliner-zeitung.de/mensch-metropole/berlin-hungerstreik-fuers-klima-vor-dem-kanzleramt-olaf-scholz-will-mich-verrecken-lassen-li.2206887
We don't all smoke weed in Germany, Scholz assures Chinese students: Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday reassured Chinese students in Shanghai that they did not ...
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Patriots for Ukraine: Baerbock and Pistorius write to NATO allies: Ukraine urgently needs better air defense. The federal government is also looking for Patriot ...
faz.net/aktuell/ukraine/patriots-fuer-die-ukraine-baerbock-und-pistorius-schreiben-an-nato-verbuendete-19660460.html
EU fiddles on Middle East as Ukraine burns: EU leaders look set to focus on Iran — where there is little they can achieve — while still failing to flex real ...
politico.eu/article/middle-east-consumes-more-attention-than-ukraine-eu-leaders-meeting-summit/
Federal Minister of Health: Lauterbach wants to introduce regular heart screening as a health insurance benefit
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China strategy: Why don't we tell China what we think, Michael Müller?: Olaf Scholz is on a state visit to China. He was actually supposed to have some very ...
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Parallel to Scholz's trip to China: Federal Commissioner for Anti-Discrimination criticizes Chancellor's TikTok appearance
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The SPD's Russia affair: Steinmeier's friend and Putin's minister: Frank-Walter Steinmeier negotiated war and peace with Russia. Investments by a special ...
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Rewe tests its product range of the future in Friedrichshain: Berlin's Senator for Economic Affairs Franziska Giffey (SPD) and store manager Dennis Henkelmann ...
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz begins his three-day visit to China in the metropolis of Chongqing, which is home to some 32 million inhabitants https://nordot ... Show more
New plant in record time: CEO Holger Ehrhardt (2nd from right) explains the new plant to Economics Minister Wolfgang Tiefensee (r.) ...
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Germany says Europe is open to Chinese cars but not at any price: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pressed his case on Monday for an open and fair European market ...
cnn.com/2024/04/15/business/china-germany-chancellor-cars-overcapacity-hnk-intl/
CSU man calls for Bundestag Vice President to resign after scandalous tweet: A tweet from Bundestag Vice President Özoğuz about Israel causes outrage ...
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Quick Glance: CSU Man Calls for Özoğuz's Resignation Over Israel Tweet
- Aydan Özoğuz sparks outrage with controversial tweet about Israel, facing initial calls for resignation from CSU.
- Criticism arises over Özoğuz's perceived implication of Israel's involvement in the Iran attack.
- Matthias Hauer deems the tweet as despicable and unfitting for a Bundestag Vice President.
- Resignation demands from CSU's Spaenle and sociologist Liebig, despite tweet deletion, criticisms persist.
China relaxes German farm product controls in drive to win friends: HAMBURG, Germany -- China relaxed controls on German agricultural products Tuesday as ...
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New procurement under high pressure: Germany delivers another Patriot system to Kiev
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Quick Glance: Germany Delivers Additional Patriot System to Ukraine
- The German government is delivering another Patriot air defense system to Ukraine to strengthen its defense against Russia.
- Defense Minister Pistorius emphasizes the importance of support given the Russian aggression and destruction in Ukraine.
- Foreign Minister Baerbock highlights the role of the Patriot system in enhancing the protection of the Ukrainian population.
- Ukrainian President Selenskyj has repeatedly called for more Patriot systems to defend against missile and drone attacks on his country.
New EU sanctions: Very, very cautious against the regime: 45 years of sanctions and punitive measures have not been able to slow down the Iranian regime's ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-04/iran-israel-eu-sanktionen-revolutionsgarden-eu-gipfel
Rewe: First vegan store opens in Berlin - a visit on site: Rewe is opening a supermarket in the trendy Friedrichshain district of Berlin with vegan products only ...
stern.de/wirtschaft/rewe--erste-vegane-filiale-eroeffnet-in-berlin---ein-besuch-vor-ort-34619196.html
Nancy Faeser's asylum policy: Federal authorities prevented 17,600 unauthorized entries
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CDU politician Throm accuses Interior Minister Faeser of “outrageous” behavior: Increase in crime, migration fiasco, thwarted police - For the expert Alexander ...
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Politics and character: Is that what we want: a right-wing extremist at the head of our state?
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Interview with Wolfgang Tillmans: Instead of designing political posters like before, the photo artist Wolfgang Tillmans donated 50,000 euros to the SPD ...
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Budget 2025: The traffic light government faces its most difficult task yet - drama inevitable
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Corona: SPD proposes what a commission for dealing with the pandemic should look like
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251020274/Corona-SPD-schlaegt-vor-wie-Kommission-zur-Pandemie-Aufarbeitung-aussehen-soll.html
Scholz before the meeting with China's Xi: "He will try to speak a clear language"
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Greens launch their own Tiktok channel: The Greens are now on Tiktok. AfD leader Weidel is sidelined in a video. The Federal Foreign Office is also looking into ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/baerbock-habeck-gruene-tiktok-kanal-100.html
First successes of consistent asylum policy: 17,600 illegal entries prevented since October
tagesspiegel.de/politik/erste-erfolge-konsequenter-asylpolitik-17600-illegale-einreisen-seit-oktober-verhindert-11512385.html
Crisis talk on Maischberger: The world order is shaky, the differences remain stable
spiegel.de/kultur/tv/sandra-maischberger-krisen-talk-ueber-wackelnde-weltordnung-und-notwendiges-ende-der-kriege-a-acad5588-fa21-4edd-9c3f-1e3b62143f09
AfD politician goes berserk in Thai restaurant - and is arrested!: An AfD politician was arrested for rioting in a Thai restaurant. He is said to have been ...
derwesten.de/politik/afd-niels-foitzik-thailand-stuttgart-festnahme-id300923118.html
Quick Glance: Alleged Thailand Island Incident: AfD Politician Briefly Detained by Police
- Niels Foitzik, AfD candidate, caused police interventions in Thailand.
- Foitzik denies drug use, claims health issues during incidents.
- Internal power struggles within Stuttgart AfD before local elections.
- Stuttgart AfD candidates oppose 'Seebrücke' and have extremist ties.
German sensitivities: It's time to recognize Israel as a reality: The German public demands declarations of solidarity and partisanship for Israel ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/deutsche-befindlichkeiten-es-wird-zeit-israel-als-realitaet-wahrzunehmen-li.2206371
Balance sheet for 2023: DLRG trains significantly more swimmers: During the coronavirus years, swimming beginners had a hard time. Now, however ...
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+++ Crisis in the Middle East +++: Scholz advises Israel to "contribute to de-escalation"
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