"A communication disaster": Merz sees Taurus dispute as a gift to Putin:

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After CDU urgent application: Constitutional Court approves climate protection law.

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Connections to China and Russia: Laschet attacks AfD leader Chrupalla for handling 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.

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UK freezes London property linked to Putin ally after ICIJ report - ICIJ: Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the U.K. government has faced criticism for ...

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Quick Glance: Freezing of London Property Following ICIJ Report

Roughly a week after the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists revealed that the London townhouse remained untouched by sanctions against the high-ranking Kremlin official, U.K. authorities froze Igor Komarov's property.

In February, the ongoing connection between Komarov and the townhouse in Herbert Crescent - a prime location in Central London - was highlighted. The property was acquired in 2007 for over $16.5 million through a British Virgin Islands-based shell company under his control.

Instead of directly listing Komarov, a trust was indicated as the beneficial owner of the BVI company, Wastom Holdings Ltd., in the submissions under the U.K.'s Register of Overseas Entities.

It is suggested that the British Government should now disclose details about trusts overseeing properties directly or through companies. This transparency measure would aid in uncovering assets owned by Putin's associates and corrupt individuals, leaving them no refuge.

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Energy security: Habeck employees are said to have ignored concerns about the nuclear phase-out

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Putin’s Brittle Regime: Like the Soviet One That Preceded It, His System Is Always on the Brink of Collapse

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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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abortion - the Soviet and Russian means of family planning: Russia is losing people - also because of the war in Ukraine. Putin wants women to have eight ...

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Trust “massively damaged”? Habeck Ministry is now reacting to the explosive nuclear power report

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ZDF “Political Barometer”: Greens make significant gains - AfD with worst value in eleven months

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Quick Glance: Greens Gain Approval - AfD Hits Lowest Score

The Greens have gained three percentage points in the opinion poll, now standing at 15 percent, tied with the SPD.

The CDU/CSU remains the strongest force at 30 percent, followed by the AfD, dropping to 17 percent, their lowest score in nearly a year.

Despite dissatisfaction with the government, the Greens increase their approval, while the FDP is held responsible for coalition disputes.

In surveys, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius enjoys the highest popularity, while the Forschungsgruppe Wahlen surveyed 1228 eligible voters.

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Political quake after nuclear power plant papers: Why don't the Tagesschau and meine-Journal report?

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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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Russia would lose a war with NATO, Poland warns: “It is not we, the West, who should fear a clash with Putin, but the other way around ...

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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.

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In Munich: “Honorable task” - Laschet has a new job: Prime Minister, CDU leader, candidate for chancellor - and now a university lecturer again: Armin Laschet ...

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AfD espionage affair: Chancellor Scholz "very, very, very" concerned: Olaf Scholz comments for the first time on the espionage allegations against an employee of ...

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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.

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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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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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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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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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Arrest of Russian defence minister's deputy may be strike by rival 'clan': Sergei Shoigu, Russia's defence minister, has tried to send a

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Chechnya: Is "Putin's bloodhound" Kadyrov dying?: According to media reports, Chechen ruler Ramzan Kadyrov is seriously ill. The Kremlin is concerned with his ...

Quick Glance: Ramsan Kadyrow: Rumors of Illness and Political Implications

Speculation around Ramsan Kadyrow's health raises concerns as he is a key ally of Putin in the Ukraine conflict.

Kadyrow and Putin share a long history dating back to the Second Chechen War.

Kadyrow faces allegations of corruption and authoritarianism, while playing a crucial role in the Ukraine conflict.

Kadyrow's health could destabilize the power structure in Chechnya, given his regime's strong reliance on him personally.

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Who owns Immanuel Kant?: Putin's prey philosopher: Russia's ruler calls Kant his favorite philosopher. Chancellor Scholz replies: Anyone who wages a ...

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Quick Glance: Putinism and Kant's Legacy: Russia's Interpretive Battle

Chancellor Scholz counters Putin's appropriation of Kant as his favorite philosopher.

Governor Alichanow of Kaliningrad declares Kant as a 'Russian trophy' in the cognitive war.

The revision of Kant's legacy by Putin supporters demonstrates ideological clarity.

Scholz emphasizes Kant's thoughts on Eternal Peace regarding the situation in Ukraine.

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CDU dispute over the debt brake: this could be tricky for Friedrich Merz: The majority of CDU state premiers want a reform of the debt brake. But Friedrich Merz ...

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What new aid really means for Ukraine — and for Putin: Kyiv will have to husband its new resources carefully before trying to liberate Russian-occupied land

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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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Constitutional Court rejects urgent application against climate protection law: The climate protection law can be passed by the Bundestag on Friday as planned ...

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Mass-full-Rimoldi provokes with right-wing radical Putin fans: A demo announced for Saturday shows how much Mass-voll has maneuvered itself into the right wing ...

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China’s Putin Ties Risk Relations With EU, Top Diplomat Says: China needs to take a stand over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rein in its enormous trade ...

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Russia | Putin Builds More Weapons Than He Needs in Ukraine: Why?: The German Defense Minister sees signs that the Russian economy is producing more weapons than ...

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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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AfD spy affair in the Bundestag: “The people who are in charge in the AfD are Höcke and Putin”

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There are also new allegations against Bystron: Kremlin wrote a “manifesto” for the AfD

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Election polls for the federal election - Sunday Question (Election Survey, Polls)

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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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AfD goes on the offensive at information stands: Visitors to Emden city center will encounter AfD representatives more frequently in the coming weeks: The party ...

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Putin "is up to something": Pistorius warns against arming Russia: Ukraine has long suffered from a lack of ammunition. Now the USA is supplying long-range ...

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Nicaragua's genocide lawsuit: Is Putin behind it?: Nicaragua's lawsuit against Germany at the International Court of Justice could lead to Russia ...

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Russians Transform Dubai as They Flee Putin’s War: Photo Essay: Take a look at their culture at cafes, festivals and even a sailing school.

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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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Robert Habeck now also sees himself as an "arms industry minister": The Green politician is campaigning for an expansion of arms production. Meanwhile ...

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Why Putin needs Trump to win : Vladimir Putin is still counting on a Trump victory in November to take America off the field.

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NATO nuclear participation: President Duda open to stationing nuclear weapons in Poland

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Quick Glance: Poland 'Ready' to Host Nuclear Weapons: President

Poland is prepared to host nuclear weapons if NATO decides to deploy them due to Russia's militarization in Belarus and Kaliningrad, President Andrzej Duda stated in a recent interview.

Being a NATO member and a strong supporter of Ukraine, Poland shares a border with both Russia's Kaliningrad exclave and Belarus, Moscow's ally.

He emphasized that discussions regarding nuclear cooperation between Poland and the United States have been ongoing for a considerable period.

During the latest NATO summit in Vilnius, the allies committed to taking all necessary measures to ensure the credibility, effectiveness, safety, and security of the nuclear deterrent mission.

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Green Youth: “Many young people don’t feel seen by the Greens”: According to the trend study “Youth in Germany”, the Greens receive 14-year-olds People up to 29 ...

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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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Putin confirms he will visit China in May: The Russian president previously visited China last October to attend the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing.

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A Russian Orthodox priest who took part in services for Navalny is suspended by the patriarch

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Huber on ntv Frühstart: "The AfD is a danger for Germany": The top candidate is no longer acceptable, the AfD is a danger to Germany: clear words from CSU ...

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The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes Next: And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.

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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 ...

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Wissing warns of traffic light breakage: The transport minister calls on his FDP to stay in the coalition with the SPD and the Greens ...

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Poland’s foreign minister says Putin should fear a war with NATO: In a speech Thursday, Poland’s Foreign Minister, Radoslaw Sikorski said Russian President ...

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After a visit to Kiev: Habeck calls for more weapons for Ukraine: Robert Habeck had to go to 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.

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Biden needs to give Putin something to worry about: Anything would be more persuasive than Biden’s “don’t.”

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Advance by Putin allies: Alexander Lukashenko sees time ripe for peace talks: The Belarusian president calls for peace talks in the Ukraine war. Most recently ...

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Boele: The time is - Then Merz speaks at the Schützenfest: Germany's CDU leader Friedrich Merz speaks at the Boeler Schützenfest.

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Russia warns Europe: if you take our assets, we have a response that will hurt: An ally of President Vladimir Putin warned Europe on Tuesday that Russia has ...

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Russian media state Russian Deputy Defence Minister suspected of high treason: Vazhnye Istorii, a Russian media outlet, has stated that the real reason for the ...

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Quick Glance: Detention of Russia's Deputy Defense Minister on Suspicion of High Treason

Timur Ivanov, Russia's deputy defense minister, is suspected of high treason and bribery, facing a possible 15-year sentence.

Ivanov's arrest sparked speculation about a potential purge within Moscow's elite circle, especially given his close relationships with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

Independent Russian media outlets report corruption allegations against Ivanov and his family, stemming from kickbacks on ministry-related contracts.

Ivanov is also alleged to have profited from construction projects in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which fell under Moscow's control after a prolonged siege. His arrest came shortly after a meeting with Shoigu and other defense ministry officials.

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New biopic: Putin film shows AI-generated dictator: A critical film biography about Vladimir Putin aims to show the Russian ruler as a criminal and a sick man in ...

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Russia Raises 2024 Growth Forecast as Economy Weathers Sanctions: Russia’s Economy Ministry raised its 2024 growth forecast despite mounting sanctions over ...

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Criticism of the initiators of the citizens' petition: Soest CDU leader finds clear words

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Rare agreement: It is good that the Bundestag decided on Veterans Day.: It is an important signal that the traffic light and the Union have managed to get ...

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Putin is a "Small Pathetic Man" Who Needs More Wars to SurviveAmerican-born businessman Bill Browder, author of the Magnitsky Act that has been ... Show more

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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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Kohl's grandson and CDU politician Johannes Volkmann: He prefers not to talk about his famous grandfather at all

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Before special session: Habeck rejects allegations about nuclear phase-out

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US aid for Ukraine: Putin's biggest mistake: The US Senate is also waving through the billions in aid for Ukraine, and supplies will soon begin to arrive ...

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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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The West Calls Putin’s Bet on Faltering Support for Ukraine: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics. If you haven’t yet ...

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