German industry sceptical of China's vow to treat foreign firms equally:
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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.
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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"We don't want Rangnick!" - Bayern fans launch petition for Tuchel to stay: While those in charge at FC Bayern are convinced that Ralf Rangnick is a suitable ...
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Energy security: Habeck employees are said to have ignored concerns about the nuclear phase-out
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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.
State visit to Turkey: Steinmeier or the kebab of offense: The German President brought kebabs from Berlin to a reception in Turkey. The gesture was ...
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Quick Glance: Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Turkey: Political Meeting in Istanbul
- Frank-Walter Steinmeier acknowledges the contributions of guest workers in Istanbul.
- Steinmeier emphasizes the importance of the relationship between Germany and Turkey.
- The President sends political signals by meeting with the Mayor of Istanbul.
- Steinmeier plans critical discussions with Turkish President Erdogan.
Connections to China and Russia: Laschet attacks AfD leader Chrupalla for his handling of the espionage affair
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Quick Glance: Clash over AfD's Corruption Allegations
- Despite corruption allegations, the AfD stands by its EU lead candidates, sparking a heated debate on 'Maybrit Illner.'
- Concerns arise over potential bribery involving Krah and Bystron, despite no legal guilt being proven.
- Internal distancing within the AfD and criticism of a lack of transparency regarding the candidates ensue.
- The discussion concludes with the possibility of the AfD's list changes for the European elections being invalidated.
Energy security: Habeck employees are said to have ignored concerns about the nuclear phase-out
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TikTok ban: ByteDance would rather shut app down than sell, insiders say: TikTok owner ByteDance would prefer shutting down its loss-making app rather than sell ...
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Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
AfD stance on Russia and China: an alternative for autocrats?: The right-wing party likes to present itself as the only political force that represents the true ...
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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.
"Fat slap" for ZDF presenter? - Til Schweiger lets his hair down: "I despise Böhmermann and Pocher"
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Quick Glance: Til Schweiger criticizes Böhmermann and Pocher
- Til Schweiger expresses criticism towards Jan Böhmermann and Oliver Pocher in an interview.
- He refers to Böhmermann as the 'biggest emetic' and reveals violent fantasies against him.
- Schweiger also addresses accusations regarding his behavior on the set of 'Manta Manta: Zwoter Teil'.
- Nevertheless, Schweiger plans to release a new film titled 'Sandkastenkrieger'.
Bundestag on the espionage affair: The AfD "betrays and sells out the German people"
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HUK survey: importance of the car increases, desire for e-cars decreases: Due to unfavorable mobility options, a third of Germans are driving less into the city ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/auto-verkehr/huk-umfrage-bedeutung-des-autos-nimmt-zu-wunsch-nach-e-autos-sinkt-19672748.html
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.
The Greens cultivate German self-hatred - also in cultural policy: The anti-Semitism scandals of the Minister of State for Culture are no coincidence ...
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Frank-Walter Steinmeier: the Federal President gets tangled up in the "we" feeling
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Quick Glance: Steinmeier and the Concept of 'We' Feeling
- Frank-Walter Steinmeier urges Germans to engage more with democratic institutions.
- He emphasizes the importance of community while deliberately excluding parts of the population.
- Steinmeier highlights the strength that arises from community and stresses the importance of engagement and historical awareness.
- He underscores the need to adapt to the challenges of transformation and calls for global changes for a new energy basis.
Nico Hülkenberg moves to Audi: That's behind the Formula 1 deal: “Unique opportunity” for Nico Hülkenberg, “next milestone” for Audi: The German automobile ...
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Media: German building materials firm Knauf to withdraw from Russia: The German producer of building materials Knauf said it is ceasing its operations in Russia ...
kyivindependent.com/german-building-materials-firm-knauf-announces-withdrawal-from-russia/
Middle East politics: Annalena Baerbock deserves recognition: Israel's government is trying to use a leak to discredit the German Foreign Minister as naive ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-04/annalena-baerbock-nahostpolitik-benjamin-netanjahu
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Record value for financial assets: German private households are richer than ever
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Quick Glance: Record: Germans Hold 7716 Billion Euros in Wealth
- German private individuals hold a net wealth of 7716 billion euros.
- Stocks and investment funds saw significant gains in the last quarter.
- Cash and bank deposits remain the largest component of wealth.
- Household net wealth increases by 244 billion euros to 5560 billion euros.
Rebuilding Ukraine with an international skilled labour initiative ｜ DPA: German Development Minister Svenja Schulze has announced plans to support the ...
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Robert Habeck: Why the Economics Minister could become Chancellor: He presents himself as a minister for everything: Robert Habeck encourages 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.
German president warns that country not immune to US-style divisions ｜ DPA: President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has warned his fellow Germans against viewing ...
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Survey before European elections: AfD loses support after espionage scandal: The allegations of possible influence by Russia and China on the AfD concern many ...
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German staffer in EU parliament arrested on China spying charges: Employee of far-right AfD’s lead candidate is latest figure to be accused of passing ...
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Aide to far-right German EU lawmaker suspected of spying for China: An aide to a far-right German member of the European Parliament has been arrested on ...
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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.
Three Germans arrested for possible spying for China: After three arrests in Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia on Monday, it becomes clear that Germany is not ...
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Master training in Hesse should be free - But not directly: Hesse wants to make the championship title more attractive. A step is planned to underline the ...
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Cum-Ex procedure: The latest developments: According to estimates, cum-ex stock transactions have cost the tax authorities in Germany at least ten billion euros ...
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Financial assets of private households at a record high: Overall, people in Germany have more financial assets than ever before. However ...
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Day of Recognition: The Age of Perpetual Peace is Over: The Bundestag is voting on whether there should be a “Veterans Day” in Germany in the future ...
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Bundestag Approves Veteran's Day to Honor Soldiers
- Soldiers to be honored annually on June 15 in Germany.
- Motion passed by Bundestag with significant majority.
- Events in Berlin planned to recognize soldiers.
- Objective: Show appreciation and enhance social support for soldiers.
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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TV duel for the Thuringian state election: Seven statements by Höcke and Voigt in the fact check
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Quick Glance: Voigt accuses Höcke of 'dilly-dallying' after TV duel
- Thuringia's CDU leader Mario Voigt defends public confrontation with AfD far-right extremist Björn Höcke as meaningful.
- Voigt highlights differences between CDU and Höcke's far-right extremist group.
- Poll shows 29% support for AfD in Thuringia despite Höcke's extremism.
- Voigt advocates for reason and warns against chaos from exiting Euro and EU.
Julian Nagelsmann: DFB extends contract with national coach until World Cup 2026: Julian Nagelsmann gives in to the German Football Association's advertising and ...
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Quick Glance: Julian Nagelsmann to Remain as Head Coach of National Team until 2026
- Julian Nagelsmann will continue as head coach of the national team beyond the upcoming European Championship.
- He will not return to FC Bayern Munich but will stay with the national team.
- DFB President Neuendorf praises the contract extension as a strong signal and highlights Nagelsmann's outstanding abilities.
- The DFB leadership aims for continuity by extending the contract of National Team Director Rudi Völler as well.
The German "economic turnaround" will unfortunately have to be canceled: The FDP has no chance
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Ban in Hessian administration: Frankfurt's Goethe University criticizes gender regulations
spiegel.de/panorama/frankfurt-goethe-universitaet-kritisiert-gender-vorschriften-der-landesregierung-a-dc3980e1-b63f-4ac3-9df7-4f6a23b6d72e
VW, BMW and Mercedes continue to fall: “The German car manufacturers are in a trap”
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The Self-Determination Act is an attack on the reality of life for the majority: In Germany, people will in future be able to change their registered gender at ...
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Quick Glance: Self-Determination Law: Threat to Women and Children
- In Germany, individuals can easily change their registered gender, but at the expense of children and women.
- The Self-Determination Law allows gender changes without a medical certificate from the age of 14, even against parental consent.
- While the law focuses on minorities, it jeopardizes the reality of the majority, especially children and women.
- Women protest the law due to the potential risk of biological men entering protected spaces, while the law also presents other questionable aspects.
The world thinker Immanuel Kant from Königsberg: The philosopher Immanuel Kant summed up the German Enlightenment with the slogan: “Have the courage to use your ...
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The economy is stumbling - but Chancellor Olaf Scholz doesn't want to know: German companies complain about high production costs and rampant bureaucracy ...
t-online.de/finanzen/aktuelles/wirtschaft/id_100392892/die-wirtschaft-strauchelt-aber-kanzler-olaf-scholz-will-es-nicht-wissen.html
Report: ICE route between Cologne and Frankfurt closed in summer: According to a media report, the important ICE route between Cologne and Frankfurt/Main will be ...
focus.de/panorama/welt/bericht-ice-strecke-zwischen-koeln-und-frankfurt-im-sommer-gesperrt_id_259887064.html
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.
ByteDance would shut down TikTok in US rather than sell it, sources say: App’s ‘secret source’ algorithm reportedly core to operations of parent company ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/25/bytedance-shut-down-tiktok-than-sell
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Because of the traffic turnaround: That won't work: Even if the Germans wanted to, they could hardly do without their cars. Because there are no real ...
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"Traveling for her own image": expert Jäger doubts Baerbock's diplomacy: Annalena Baerbock has traveled to Israel a total of seven times as German Foreign ...
focus.de/politik/interview-reisen-fuer-das-eigene-image-experte-jaeger-zweifelt-an-baerbock-diplomatie_id_259870833.html
China summons German ambassador after spying arrests: The German ambassador to China was summoned by Beijing on Thursday in response to several arrests in ...
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German government raises its growth forecast slightly: The mood in the German economy has improved significantly for the third time in a row ...
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Eurojackpot hit: 120 million euros go to NRW and Slovenia: One lottery player or a lottery syndicate from North Rhine-Westphalia and one from Slovenia have each ...
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With two exceptions: Germans give Corona policy a good report: Mask requirements, vaccinations, curfews: Hardly a day goes by during the corona pandemic without ...
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German Business Sentiment Continues to Brighten: Sentiment among German companies ticked higher for a third-straight month in April, despite slow economic growth ...
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Meta shares plunge as prolonged AI spending plans unnerve investors: Meta Platforms' shares plunged 14% in premarket trading on Thursday as the social media ...
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Quick Glance: Meta Quarterly Results: Revenue Expectations Lowered, Stock Fell
- Meta's quarterly results exceeded expectations, but the revenue forecast for the next quarter was lowered.
- Despite successful ad business and increasing user numbers, Meta's stock experienced a drop of over 10 percent.
- Analysts caution about Meta's reduced revenue expectations for the second quarter, leading to investor skepticism.
- Zuckerberg plans to significantly increase investments in AI models in the coming years to enhance Meta's leading position in the artificial intelligence domain.
Uli Hoeneß: “If I were listened to, the AfD wouldn’t exist” | FAZ Congress: Uli Hoeneß, honorary president of FC Bayern, speaks at the F.A.Z. Congress about the ...
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Braunau in Austria: Four Germans reported after visiting Hitler's birthplace: Because a woman had herself photographed with her arm outstretched in front of ...
spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/oesterreich-vier-deutsche-nach-besuch-bei-hitlers-geburtshaus-angezeigt-a-32cc16c2-8438-4e97-8b0f-e63a174fe9d9
Missed third Olympic starting place: Olympic swimming champion Wellbrock becomes German champion and is disappointed
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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 ...
reuters.com/world/europe/german-spy-agency-warns-companies-against-being-too-naive-china-2024-04-24/
German word of the day: Tatendrang: This word stands in for a feeling that many of us wish we could harness more often. If you could tap into it everyday ...
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Germany: This is why violence in schools is increasing: The German School Barometer has shown that every second teacher observes psychological and physical ...
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The Greens, Claudia Roth and their problem with Germany: An authority reporting to Minister of State for Culture Claudia Roth has renamed itself in a way that is ...
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Quick Glance: The Greens and their Complex Relationship with Germany
- The Greens exhibit a troubled relationship with Germany, hindering their ambitions.
- The renaming of an agency under Claudia Roth raises doubts and prompts questions about the treatment of German minorities.
- Discussion on removing 'Germany' from the party's election program fuels suspicions of an anti-German sentiment.
- The Greens need to reassess their approach to Germany to appeal to a broader voter base and achieve their ambitions.
University of Mannheim: Police shoot man armed with machete in library: A man is said to have gone on the rampage with a machete in the library of Mannheim ...
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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 Consumer Confidence Reaches Two-Year High: The forward-looking GfK consumer-climate index for Germany forecast confidence to rise to minus 24 ...
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Habeck increases forecast: German economy reacts with incomprehension: Economics Minister Robert Habeck has revised the growth forecast for 2024 upwards from 0 ...
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Russian saboteurs arrested in Bavaria - investigation by the Federal Public Prosecutor General
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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.
Accusations against Habeck and Lemke: What the new nuclear dispute is about: Did employees of the Federal Minister of Economics suppress criticism from their own ...
tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/atom-aus-habeck-100.html
Poland's Foreign Minister Sikorski demands reparations from Germany: The new center-left government in Poland is also addressing the German atrocities in World ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/polens-aussenminister-sikorski-fordert-wiedergutmachung-von-deutschland-li.2209557
Quick Glance: Poland's Assertive Stance in Europe Amid Russian Threat
- Poland's foreign minister urged NATO to increase defense readiness and expressed the desire for central decision-making in the EU amidst the Ukraine conflict.
- Sikorski highlighted the benefits of EU membership and emphasized Poland's goal to be part of the countries shaping Europe, not defending against it.
- He praised French President Macron's support for Ukraine and called for more military aid from Paris, while condemning Russia's attempts to create conflict between Poland and Ukraine.
- Sikorski underlined the West's superiority in case of a Russian attack and criticized the previous government's policies, aiming to restore Poland's international standing and democratic norms.
‘Tank of the future’: German and French defence ministers sign billion euro arms project
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/26/tank-of-the-future-german-and-french-defence-ministers-sign-billion-euro-arms-project
'Umpf': Six unique German noises to make to help you sound like a native: You may think fancy vocab is the only way to impress your friends in German ...
thelocal.de/20240424/six-unique-german-noises-to-make-that-will-help-you-sound-like-a-native
China Vows to Act After US Calls for Tariffs on Steel Products: China slammed a US plan to impose new restrictions on its steel and aluminum products ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/china-vows-to-act-after-us-calls-for-tariffs-on-steel-products
German police arrest suspected Russian spies over bombing plan: Two men held for alleged intent to sabotage that included military base training Ukrainian ...
ft.com/content/9ee73d65-9575-410c-acba-3bc8b0bc08ae
Restaurants charge a no-show fee if guests don't show up: More and more guests reserve seats in the restaurant, but then don't go. This annoys restaurateurs ...
stern.de/panorama/wissen/restaurants-erheben-no-show-gebuehr--wenn-gaeste-nicht-erscheinen-34643470.html
Germans arrested: These are the three suspected China spies: They were active in the air and space industry. But behind the scenes they apparently worked with ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/innenpolitik/id_100391072/deutsche-festgenommen-das-sind-die-drei-mutmasslichen-china-spione.html
Machete-wielding man at German university shot, killed by police: A 31-year-old man who allegedly entered a library at the University of Mannheim in south-west ...
nordot.app/1155594244516430549
Why the employee bonuses at Deutsche Bahn are well deserved: Deutsche Bahn's punctuality is lousy. But getting reflexively upset about the payout to 42 ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/unternehmen/warum-die-mitarbeiter-boni-bei-der-deutschen-bahn-verdient-sind-19676088.html
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Augsburg Panther: Dennis Endras becomes goalie coach at AEV: Last season he was still in goal for the Augsburg Panthers. Now the 38-year-old will train the ...
augsburger-allgemeine.de/sport/eishockey/augsburger-panther/augsburger-panther-aev-torwart-dennis-endras-beendet-seine-karriere-id70560316.html
German defence minister in Paris for deal on future weapons system: German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Paris on Friday for final talks on a joint ...
nordot.app/1156522479685665539
AfD and remigration: no warning about the party has ever looked so crude: An AI-generated film about the election victory of the "blue party" and the end of the ...
nzz.ch/der-andere-blick/afd-und-remigration-so-plump-hat-noch-keine-warnung-vor-der-partei-ausgesehen-ld.1826735
Wind energy: What high-altitude wind turbines can achieve: High-altitude wind turbines could supply twice as much energy as existing ones ...
sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/hoehenwindrad-gicon-windkraft-1.6553926
Paid articlePaid Flixtrain uses low prices to attract customers who want to do without comfort: Low-cost airplanes, low-cost long-distance buses and now low-cost trains: Flix is ...
nzz.ch/mobilitaet/flixtrain-sucht-mit-tiefen-preisen-kunden-die-auf-komfort-verzichten-wollen-ld.1827152
Employee completely honest: “In the home office I just log in”: Do Germans really work too little? An anonymous survey shows that at least some employees work ...
focus.de/finanzen/karriere/anonyme-umfrage-angesteller-voellig-ehrlich-im-homeoffice-logge-ich-mich-nur-ein_id_259888110.html
German climate activists sentenced for spraying paint on Brandenburg Gate
reuters.com/sustainability/cop/german-climate-activists-sentenced-spraying-paint-brandenburg-gate-2024-04-23/
Will vacations be more expensive from May 1? Air ticket tax rises again - what you need to know
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Flugticketsteuer-steigt-erneut-das-muessen-Sie-wissen-article24902457.html
Redesign of Oeder Weg: cycling traffic doubled: To promote cycling and to improve living conditions and quality of stay, redesign measures have been carried out ...
frankfurt.de/de-de/aktuelle-meldung/meldungen/umgestaltung-oeder-weg-radverkehr-verdoppelt/
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