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Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
Robert Habeck under pressure: Germany's nuclear phase-out was about ideology: Internal correspondence shows: At the height of the energy crisis ...
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Quick Glance: German Exit from Nuclear Energy: Ideology Over Pragmatism
- During an energy crisis, green ministries in Germany pushed through the nuclear energy phaseout, disregarding warnings and prioritizing ideological goals over energy security.
- Internal communications reveal that high-ranking green officials ignored and twisted facts to advance the nuclear phaseout, even if it raised safety concerns.
- The origins of the energy transition were not primarily focused on climate change but aimed to eliminate nuclear energy and transition to renewables and coal.
- The decommissioned nuclear power plants now serve as monuments to a green misstep that led Germany into an energy policy tragedy, potentially hindering the construction of new nuclear power plants.
Special session on nuclear phase-out: FDP MP sees no wrongdoing on the part of Economics Minister Habeck
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Quick Glance: CDU Official Demands Halt to Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning
- A revelation from "Cicero" magazine indicates that the decision for Germany's nuclear phase-out was primarily driven by green anti-nuclear activists, sparking harsh criticism towards Economy Minister Robert Habeck.
- The Economy Ministry refutes the "Cicero" portrayal, emphasizing that decisions were based on transparent and open-ended evaluations.
- The CDU and FDP criticize Habeck, calling for clarification and a reassessment of the nuclear power plant decommissioning.
- Experts and politicians express concerns over potential public misrepresentation and the erosion of trust in the government due to the revelations from the documents.
New record number of young adults without training in Germany: Around 2.9 million young adults have no education. That is more than ever before ...
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Quick Glance: Record Number of Young Adults without Education in Germany
- Germany records a peak of 2.9 million young adults without education, especially among migrants.
- The increasing number of unskilled individuals negatively impacts the job market and widens the gap between well-qualified and unqualified individuals.
- The dual education system faces challenges like rising dropout rates and mismatched apprenticeships.
- Initiatives to modernize the education system are being called for, including better career guidance and increased apprenticeship wages.
Nuclear power: Internal papers put Robert Habeck in need of explanation: According to a media report, specialists from the German Ministry of Energy are said to ...
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Energy security: Habeck employees are said to have ignored concerns about the nuclear phase-out
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Tagesschau does not mention the scandal in Habeck's ministry at all: If the Federal Ministry of Economics and the Federal Ministry for the Environment are ...
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After visit to Kiev: Habeck calls for more weapons for Ukraine: Robert Habeck had to visit an air raid shelter three times during his visit to Ukraine ...
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Quick Glance: Habeck's Visit to Ukraine: Solidarity and Support
- Robert Habeck visits Ukraine to show German solidarity and promise support.
- Ukraine is in a war fighting for freedom and European values.
- Habeck brings business representatives to promote investments and boost arms production.
- Germany supports Ukraine with a Patriot air defense system and financial aid for the energy sector.
Four green myths about the nuclear phase-out: German politicians are selling the nuclear phase-out as a success on its first anniversary. However ...
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Quick Glance: Myths and Realities of Nuclear Phase-Out
- German politicians celebrate the nuclear phase-out as a success, but critics question the full story.
- While emphasizing energy security without nuclear plants, concerns remain.
- Controversies surround electricity prices, environmental impacts, especially in an international context.
- The high-risk nature of nuclear power is debated, with complex long-term consequences.
Economic growth: When 0.1 percent turns the mood around: Robert Habeck sees signs of economic recovery. Some developments do indeed give hope ...
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Trust “massively damaged”? Habeck Ministry is now reacting to the explosive nuclear power report
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China relied on extrajudicial means to force thousands of fugitives to repatriate, human rights activists say - ICIJ
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Quick Glance: China's Illegal Tactics for Repatriating Fugitives
- Over the past decade, China has forcibly repatriated more than 12,000 fugitives to combat corruption, according to a human rights group report.
- Under Xi Jinping's government, China heavily relied on extrajudicial methods like kidnappings, harassment, and intimidation to 'persuade' and coerce Chinese nationals in over 120 countries to return.
- 'Fox Hunt' and 'Sky Net' operations aim at repressing Chinese nationals abroad, including activists, journalists, and religious minorities.
- The Chinese government uses persuasion methods to compel suspects to return, bypassing host countries' legal systems, leading to international resistance.
Habeck sees a glimmer of hope: The government corrects its economic forecast, from 0.2 to 0.3 percent growth. That's not much - but it's enough to improve the ...
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Three suspected Chinese spies arrested in Germany — caught stealing sensitive tech secrets
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Quick Glance: Germany apprehends three individuals for alleged China espionage
- The individuals were apprehended in Düsseldorf and Bad Homburg in western Germany, with searches conducted in their residences and places of work.
- Thomas R. is under suspicion of serving as an agent for an employee of the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS), aiming to gather intelligence on technologies with potential military applications within Germany.
- Allegedly, the company entered into an agreement with a German university for the purpose of facilitating knowledge exchange.
- During the time of their arrest, there were purported ongoing discussions regarding research initiatives that could contribute to enhancing China's maritime combat capabilities.
Robert Habeck in an interview about aid to Ukraine: The US House of Representatives has voted for further aid to Ukraine. This inspires courage in Ukraine ...
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German unemployment seen rising to highest level in almost a decade: Germany's economic weakness is finally taking a toll on the labour market ...
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Germany Supports Swedish Push for EU Ban of Russian LNG: Just days after Swedish calls to sanction imports of Russian liquefied natural gas ...
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Political quake after nuclear power plant papers: Why don't the Tagesschau and meine-Journal report?
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German spycatchers raise game against China and Russia: Recent arrests only ‘tip of the iceberg’, with hundreds more operatives believed to be ‘up to mischief’ ...
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How the Greens discovered patriotism: What the Greens never wanted to be, they now deny others the ability to be. About an astonishing transformation that can be ...
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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.
Habeck's secret nuclear files: How green ideologues determine our energy policy: Secret files from Robert Habeck's ministry show how influential Green Party ...
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"If experts didn't get through to Habeck, that would be very worrying": Economics Minister Robert Habeck has apparently not listened to his experts on the ...
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UK’s Sunak hopes to deepen defence ties on trip to Germany: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday, a long-awaited trip to ...
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Quick Glance: Increase in UK defence spending by 2030
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commits to raising spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'.
- Sunak emphasized the need for deeper stockpiles of munitions and quicker replenishment due to the events in the Ukraine conflict.
- The planned increase in defence spending would require significant financial reshuffling, partly through announced measures to reduce the size of the civil service.
- Shortly after announcing the pledge to send weapons worth 500 million pounds to Ukraine, this commitment followed.
Weak economy: Habeck raises forecast - and calls for incentives to work more: The German government has slightly raised its forecast for economic growth ...
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Ukraine war: Robert Habeck now sees himself as “arms industry minister”: The Green politician is promoting an expansion of weapons production. Meanwhile ...
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Now the “Cicero” journalist who published secret nuclear files speaks: For a year and a half, “Cicero” editor Daniel Gräber fought for the release of secret ...
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Germany Arrests Three Suspected of Spying for Chinese State: German authorities arrested two men and a woman suspected of working for China’s ministry of state ...
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German police shoot machete-wielding man at university: The incident occurred at the Mannheim University faculty of economics while lectures were taking place ...
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Quick Glance: Police Shoot Man with Machete in Library
- A 31-year-old man who entered the library of the University of Mannheim with a machete was shot by the police and later died in the hospital.
- Before the officers arrived, the man had been aggressive towards a staff member and had a previous ban from the library due to his negative behavior.
- The State Criminal Police Office and the Public Prosecutor's Office are investigating the use of firearms and the motive of the man, who had previous encounters with the police.
- There was no danger to other library visitors, and students were present when the incident occurred.
German spy agency warns companies against being too "naive" on China: Germany's domestic spy agency told companies on Wednesday they should be on guard against ...
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Most weapons from US aid package for Ukraine are already in Germany and Poland – CNN
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Germany plans to resume UNRWA cooperation after independent report: The German government says it plans to resume its cooperation with the UN Relief and Works ...
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Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
U.S. Confirms It Sent Missiles With 300-Kilometer Range To Ukraine: The U.S. State Department confirmed on April 24 that the United States sent long-range ...
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Greens in crisis: Talking about the people, but having no idea about them - that doesn't work
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China spying: Krah stays on as top AfD European candidate : Alternative for Germany politician Maximilian Krah will stay on as the AfD lead candidate in ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
Germany, Britain plan to build remote-controlled howitzers together | DPA: Germany and Britain plan to jointly develop a remote-controlled howitzer for future ...
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“We still see each other enough”: Robert Habeck’s wife now writes alone: Andrea Paluch and Robert Habeck used to be not only a married couple ...
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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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Federal Prosecutor's Office: Russian spies arrested in Bavaria: Two Russian spies were arrested in Bavaria.
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Quick Glance: Bavaria: Arrests for Alleged Espionage and Sabotage
- In Bavaria, two suspected spies with ties to Russia were arrested. They had been scouting potential targets, including US military facilities.
- One of the detainees planned arson and explosives attacks on military infrastructure in Germany. Authorities searched their homes and workplaces.
- A warrant was issued for suspected membership in a terrorist organization. The arrests are considered a significant breakthrough in combating the Russian espionage network.
- Federal Justice Minister Marco Buschmann emphasized the need for a resolute response to the threat posed by the Russian power apparatus.
Trump 2.0: How US allies are preparing for a second term: Germany is waging a charm offensive inside the Republican Party. Japan is lining up its own Trump ...
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Interior Minister Reul speaks of “extremists’ radicalization machine”: The opposition complains that NRW is “an Eldorado for Salafists”: Interior Minister ...
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US government reportedly ponders crimping China's use of RISC-V: Permissive licenses may be about to collide with geopolitics
theregister.com/2024/04/24/us_commerce_china_risc_v_investigation/
Quick Glance: US Government Considers Restricting China's Use of RISC-V
- The US Department of Commerce is reportedly considering lawmakers' calls to make it harder for China to use the RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA).
- RISC-V is permissively licensed, allowing developers to access the ISA for free and create proprietary or open source implementations for various applications.
- The Commerce Department is now reportedly examining RISC-V to review potential risks and assess appropriate actions that could address concerns effectively.
- China is already embracing RISC-V, with local chip design firms utilizing the ISA to develop desktop PC chips for Chinese schools and a server-grade processor for Alibaba Cloud.
No weed, just beer: Bavaria bans smoking cannabis at Oktoberfest and beer gardens
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Selfie unity long gone: coalition of noise - how the traffic light loses its reputation
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#Kunst works on different levels. This is shown, for example, by a museum #Fermentation workshop, but also by many artists who are currently working on the topic of ... Show more
German business sentiment rises more than expected in April, Ifo finds: German business morale improved more than expected in April, a survey showed on Wednesday ...
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German vice chancellor spends morning in Kiev air raid shelter: Germany's Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck began Friday in a bomb shelter in Kiev because of the ...
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Attack on Israel: calls for a radical departure from Germany's Iran policy: Following the mullah regime's attack on Israel at the weekend, there are more and ...
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'Berlin-Abo': Everything you need to know about the new €29 travel pass: Berlin's reduced-price city travel ticket to get around on public transport is going ...
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Robert Habeck makes a surprise visit to Kiev: Russia has recently used massive air strikes to take out many Ukrainian power plants in Ukraine ...
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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.
politico.eu/article/rishi-sunak-olaf-scholz-uk-germany-wants-rishi-sunak-to-spend-big-on-defense/
Horror scenario unfounded: Habeck: Electricity prices have fallen significantly since the nuclear power plant was shut down
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Tesla: Elon Musk fights for every car - prices fall in Germany: Teslas are cheaper again in Germany: As the car manufacturer is currently stockpiling inventory ...
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Quick Glance: Tesla: Prices Reduced in Germany - Musk's Strategies
- Tesla lowers prices in Germany to increase inventory and sales.
- Elon Musk addresses price complaints and emphasizes the need for flexible pricing.
- Buyers of Tesla vehicles during expensive phases may face depreciation.
- Tesla implements additional measures to boost sales, such as price cuts in the USA and adjustments in the Supercharger network.
Building interest rates are rising again: How expensive will it be to build a house?
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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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Hamburg: TV drama from Habeck's pen “The Flood - Death on the dike”: Based on a novel by Robert Habeck and Andrea Paluch, ARD is showing the environmental crime ...
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Robert Habeck's novel: how the book and TV movie differ: The novel by Andrea Paluch and Robert Habeck tells the story of what happened after the flood ...
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UK’s Sunak promises Rwanda deportation flights will begin in 10-12 weeks: Sunak says the government would force parliament to sit late into the night on Monday ...
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Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
Germany cuffs alleged Russian spies over plot to bomb industrial and military targets
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German EU lawmaker's aide is arrested on suspicion of spying for China: German prosecutors say a man who works for a German lawmaker in the European Parliament ...
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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.
Groundbreaking ruling: Climate protection is a human right: The European Court of Human Rights upholds a lawsuit brought by Swiss climate seniors ...
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Quick Glance: Landmark Ruling: Switzerland Convicted for Inadequate Climate Protection
- The European Court of Human Rights convicted Switzerland for inadequate climate protection, considering it a violation of human rights.
- The ruling pertains to a group of senior women in Switzerland whose human rights were infringed due to insufficient climate protection.
- This groundbreaking verdict could set precedents for further climate-related lawsuits, both internationally and domestically.
- Additional climate lawsuits from Portugal and France were dismissed by the court, while the ruling in Switzerland carries significant implications.
Slovaks crowd-fund ammo for Ukraine: “We will help Ukraine despite our pro-Russian government,” says Slovak campaign.
politico.eu/article/slovak-crowd-fund-ammunition-ukraine-robert-fico/
Germany’s doomed China strategy: The corporatist spell must soon break
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Democracy in danger: “You long for strength when you feel particularly weak and small”
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"Die Flut": Film adaptation of Habeck's book on TV on Saturday: The ARD film "Die Flut - Tod am Deich" is based on the book "Hauke Haiens Tod" by Robert Habeck ...
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Ukraine visit: Robert Habeck can't sleep: The Minister of Economic Affairs experiences a melancholy country in Ukraine. But with his unbreakable friendship ...
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RTL/ntv trend barometer: Greens with worst result since 2018: Germans are dissatisfied with the Greens. Union leader Friedrich Merz could become chancellor ...
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Far-right AfD reels as German lawmakers slam party over espionage and corruption allegations
politico.eu/article/germany-afd-party-russia-china-spy-claims-bundestag/
Middle East updates: Germany resumes UNRWA cooperation: Germany will reestablish cooperation with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza ...
dw.com/en/middle-east-updates-germany-resumes-unrwa-cooperation/live-68904333
Summer airport strikes in Germany averted as Lufthansa cabin crew reach pay deal: Cabin crew for German airline Lufthansa have won a 16.5 percent pay raise after ...
thelocal.de/20240411/summer-airport-strikes-in-germany-averted-as-lufthansa-cabin-crew-reach-pay-deal
Criminal extended families: "Their hatred is directed at everything and everyone who follows a different faith"
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Everything that changes in Germany in May 2024: From higher ticket tax on air travel from Germany to several public holidays, here are the changes happening in ...
thelocal.de/20240425/everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-may-2024
Germany arrests 3 suspected China spies: Germany's Federal Prosecutor has said three German citizens were arrested for alleged involvement in providing ...
dw.com/en/germany-arrests-3-suspected-china-spies/a-68885712
Prominent figure in German far-right party going on trial over alleged use of Nazi slogan
apnews.com/article/germany-far-right-afd-hoecke-trial-6e63cdabba2858a968c20664226ba2cb
Quick Glance: Björn Höcke on Trial for Nazi Slogans
- Björn Höcke, a prominent far-right leader in Germany, is on trial for using banned Nazi slogans.
- Germany has strict laws against National Socialist slogans and symbols due to historical reasons.
- Höcke leads the far-right Alternative for Germany in Thuringia and is under surveillance.
- The trial is taking place in Halle and is expected to last until May 14, with protests against the AfD outside the courthouse.
Before special session: Habeck rejects allegations about nuclear phase-out
rp-online.de/politik/deutschland/habeck-weist-vorwuerfe-zu-atomausstieg-zurueck_aid-111399615
"Not on the agenda now": Habeck does not want to talk about running for chancellor now
n-tv.de/politik/Habeck-will-jetzt-nicht-ueber-Kanzlerkandidatur-sprechen-article24872865.html
Abortions in first 12 weeks should be fully legalised in Germany, commission says
reuters.com/world/europe/abortions-first-12-weeks-should-be-legal-germany-commission-says-2024-04-15/
Germany makes slight upgrade to economic growth forecast: The German government slightly raised its growth forecast for this year, pointing to indications that ...
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