executive body of the German Government (part of the Federal Government of Germany)
SPD rages against FDP's 12-point plan - Now Lindner speaks out for the first time
focus.de/politik/deutschland/spitze-beschliesst-konzept-spd-wuetet-gegen-12-punkte-plan-der-fdp-jetzt-aeussert-sich-lindner-erstmals_id_259879873.html
“No coalition games”: Lindner rejects CDU appeals to phase out traffic lights: The FDP wants to accelerate the economic turnaround with a twelve-point plan ...
n-tv.de/politik/Lindner-erteilt-CDU-Appellen-zum-Ampel-Ausstieg-Absage-article24893307.html
New threat situation: Federal government insists on anti-aircraft defense for Ukraine at EU meeting
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/ukraine-bundesregierung-pocht-bei-eu-treffen-auf-flugabwehr-fuer-ukraine-a-d5ef1358-35ec-4154-aa54-1bad80bb8a27
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 ...
deutschlandfunk.de/interview-mit-robert-habeck-gruene-bundeswirtschaftsminister-zu-ukraine-hilfe-dlf-d95631b6-100.html
FDP plan for economic turnaround: Citizen's income penalties and no retirement at 63
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/innenpolitik/id_100390426/fdp-plan-fuer-wirtschaftswende-buergergeld-strafen-und-keine-rente-mit-63.html
After Iran's major attack: Friendly states are said to have prevented Israel from taking more massive retaliation
spiegel.de/ausland/usa-und-deutschland-sollen-israel-staerkeren-schlag-gegen-iran-ausgeredet-haben-a-3d28020d-ae5c-4874-895c-38c6520fde59
Selfie unity long gone: coalition of noise - how the traffic light loses its reputation
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Koalition-des-Krachs-wie-die-Ampel-ihren-Ruf-verspielt-article24891872.html
The FDP has developed a 12-point program - and caused dissatisfaction among the coalition partners. Now party leader Christian Lindner speaks about the content ... Show more
Arrest of suspected Chinese spies: The trail of the dragon: Three Germans are said to have spied for the Chinese secret service and transmitted information to ...
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/china-festnahme-mutmasslicher-spione-in-deutschland-die-spur-des-drachens-a-730573ef-9307-4720-adb8-98c2b4cc5e48
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 ...
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/cum-ex-skandal-hanno-berger-scheitert-auch-am-bundesverfassungsgericht-ld.1677900
“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 ...
n-tv.de/leute/Robert-Habecks-Frau-schreibt-inzwischen-alleine-article24891976.html
The Greens are polling at twelve percent, and the dream of an eco-people's party appears to be over. Thought leader Ralf Fücks warns of a dangerous tipping ... Show more www.zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2024-04/ralf-fuecks-gruene-umfragen-mitte-feindbild
Scholz: Don't talk Germany down as a business location: Chancellor Scholz defended the economic policy of the traffic light at the opening of the Hanover Trade ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/wirtschaft/scholz-hannover-messe-turnaround-deutschland-100.html
Quick Glance: Scholz: Strengthening Germany's Economic Position
- Chancellor Olaf Scholz rebuts criticism from BDI President Russwurm and emphasizes the importance of strengthening Germany's economic position.
- Scholz acknowledges the challenges of the past years but notes positive developments such as decreasing interest rates and energy prices, as well as measures to reduce bureaucracy.
- The Hannover Messe is seen as an opportunity for new impulses in the energy transition and for enhancing the competitiveness of the German industry, with a focus on artificial intelligence and innovations.
- IG Metall warns of deindustrialization and calls for investments to alleviate companies, while the Hannover Messe showcases over 4,000 companies presenting solutions for a sustainable industry.
The district council president Reinhard Sager sharply criticized the traffic light coalition's asylum policy. The costs are too high ... Show more www.focus.de/politik/reinhard-sager-landkreistagspraesident-will-buergergeld-fuer-ukraine-fluechtlinge-abschaffen_id_259873766.html
Quick Glance: Districts Struggle to Stop Refugee Aid for Ukraine
- Germany's districts feel overwhelmed by the migration crisis, particularly concerning Ukrainian refugees.
- District Council President Reinhard Sager calls for accommodation in the safe west of Ukraine and no payment of citizen money to Ukrainians in Germany.
- He emphasizes the need for border controls, reception centers, and easier deportations to address the situation.
- Districts demand European harmonization of benefits for asylum seekers and criticize the automatic payment of citizen money to Ukrainian refugees.
With two exceptions: Germans give Corona policy a good report: Mask requirements, vaccinations, curfews: Hardly a day goes by during the corona pandemic without ...
n-tv.de/politik/Deutsche-stellen-Corona-Politik-ein-gutes-Zeugnis-aus-article24891927.html
Onset of winter: In the middle of spring, the weather service warns of snow and sub-zero temperatures
welt.de/vermischtes/article251144172/Wintereinbruch-Mitten-im-Fruehling-warnt-der-Wetterdienst-vor-Schnee-und-Minusgraden.html
Combustion engine phase-out in the EU from 2035: Now especially: According to the EU Court of Auditors, there is a “long and rocky road ahead” to the end of ...
sueddeutsche.de/meinung/verbrenner-aus-eu-2035-kommentar-1.6565229
Paid articlePaid
Industry sounds the alarm: “Germany is expected to fall further behind in 2024”: German industry is using the start of the Hannover Messe as an opportunity to ...
fr.de/wirtschaft/industrie-schlaegt-alarm-deutschland-hannover-messe-konjunktur-krise-energiepreise-zr-93026365.html
Germany arrests three people suspected of giving technology to China: Three German nationals have been arrested on suspicion of working with the Chinese secret ...
reuters.com/world/germany-arrests-three-suspected-spying-china-2024-04-22/
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.
Heilbronn: Murder verdict after speeding accident - 21-year-old sentenced to nine years in prison
welt.de/vermischtes/article251156644/Heilbronn-Mordurteil-nach-Raser-Unfall-21-Jaehriger-muss-neun-Jahre-in-Haft.html
Quick Glance: Heilbronn Racer (21) Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison
- The Heilbronn District Court sentenced a 21-year-old driver to nine years in prison for the murder of a 42-year-old driver.
- The defendant lost control of his sports car in a 40 km/h zone and crashed into the victim's car at 100 km/h, resulting in the victim's death.
- The prosecution argued for a conviction on charges of murder and attempted murder due to a possible conditional intent to kill.
- Illegal street racing is considered a crime, leading to murder charges in cases of reckless driving and racing, as seen in the Heilbronn 21-year-old's case.
Stark-Watzinger wants his own law for nuclear fusion: For decades, nuclear fusion has been associated with the hope of solving future energy problems ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/stark-watzinger-will-eigenes-gesetz-fuer-kernfusion-19669987.html
After Baerbock's appeal: EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg do not promise any additional air defense for Ukraine
spiegel.de/ausland/ukraine-krieg-solidaritaetsbekundungen-der-eu-staaten-bleiben-vorerst-ohne-weitere-flugabwehr-a-1e43323c-deed-4273-828f-1ddf1938d32b
Migration: Beat Jans urgently needs a strategy: Limits open, eyes closed - and through. This strategy of the Swiss migration minister could fall on his feet.
nzz.ch/meinung/beat-jans-auf-verlorenem-posten-sogar-nancy-faeser-macht-was-die-svp-fordert-ld.1827423
Cum-Ex tax scandal: Chief investigator resigns and criticizes: Their investigations led to the first verdicts in the Cum-Ex tax scandal and left Chancellor ...
tagesschau.de/investigativ/ndr-wdr/cum-ex-aufarbeitung-100.html
New database: There have been 50 cases of right-wing extremist terror in Germany since 2011
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/rechter-terror-in-deutschland-cemas-dokumentiert-48-faelle-seit-2011-a-e5490414-88ba-4e40-80c3-1418eafc4296
Traffic light dispute over financial policy: Baerbock considers FDP austerity plans to be problematic given the current world situation
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/annalena-baerbock-haelt-fdp-sparplaene-fuer-problematisch-a-9ae55d94-d695-49b9-a215-780901cd138a
Now in the live ticker: Murder verdict passed against accused Wollhaus speeder: The speeding trial kept the Heilbronn district court in suspense for eight months ...
stimme.de/regional/heilbronn/stadt/lokales/mord-beginn-polizei-live-ticker-heilbronn-raser-prozess-wollhausstrasse-urteil-erwartet-alle-infos-strafe-art-4912326
Quick Glance: Murder Verdict Issued for Accused Wollhaus Racer in Live Ticker
- A 20-year-old is convicted of murder for causing the death of a family man while driving at 100 km/h in a 40 km/h zone.
- After eight months, the highly anticipated verdict is announced in the Heilbronn Racer trial.
- The accused receives a nine-year prison sentence and loses his license for four years.
- The trial garners significant public attention and concludes with a murder verdict under juvenile criminal law.
Sipri report on military spending: costs higher than ever before: More and more money is being spent on the military, worldwide. Last year, arms costs rose more ...
nzz.ch/international/weltweite-militaerausgaben-durch-ukraine-krieg-auf-hoechststand-ld.1827347
Liberal financial plans: FDP minister threatens to leave the coalition if the debt brake is softened
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/fdp-minister-droht-bei-aufweichung-der-schuldenbremse-mit-ampel-aus-a-b142c1b1-9f81-47d1-9228-3ed468c1b46e
Ukraine war: Robert Habeck now sees himself as “arms industry minister”: The Green politician is promoting an expansion of weapons production. Meanwhile ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/mehr-wirtschaft/ukraine-krieg-robert-habeck-sieht-sich-jetzt-auch-als-ruestungsindustrieminister-19671304.html
New elections in the Bundestag? This is what happens when the traffic light coalition falls
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/innenpolitik/id_100374068/neuwahlen-im-bundestag-das-passiert-wenn-die-ampel-koalition-faellt.html
Germany targets Indian students to address labor shortages: Germany looks to tap into international student talent to keep its engineering and IT sectors afloat.
dw.com/en/germany-targets-indian-students-to-address-labor-shortages/a-68890502
Military technology betrayed?: Three suspected Chinese spies arrested in Germany: The accusation: secret service agent activity and violation of the foreign ...
spiegel.de/ausland/bundesanwaltschaft-verhaftet-drei-mutmassliche-chinesische-spione-sie-sollen-militaertechnik-verraten-haben-a-e08afb63-a3dc-4adf-8a17-3ebccc231f9c
Successful climate lawsuit: the German government now faces the same fate: For the first time, a climate lawsuit against a country has recently been successful ...
t-online.de/klima/leben-umwelt/id_100389162/klimaklage-erfolgreich-das-droht-jetzt-der-bundesregierung.html
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
Scholz: What Kant would say to Putin.: Why Chancellor Scholz praises Kant - and what he has to say to Putin.
sueddeutsche.de/politik/scholz-kant-putin-ukraine-1.6565282
Paid articlePaid Loss of purchasing power for citizens' allowance recipients: 25% more from the state - and less in their pockets in the end
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/soziales/buergergeld-erhoehungen-gleichen-kaufkraftverluste-nicht-aus-a-2a9616cd-3316-4755-a73b-8ee9de3f761e
Paid articlePaid
Scholz makes promises: “Make this easier now”: During a flying visit to a timber construction company in Dresden, Olaf Scholz listens to the concerns of the ...
deutsche-handwerks-zeitung.de/scholz-gibt-versprechen-ab-machen-das-jetzt-einfacher-337569/
The Ukrainian army has expressed relief at the new US aid worth billions. It would have been beneficial for Ukraine if the US had passed the law earlier ... Show more www.handelsblatt.com/politik/international/ukraine-baerbock-us-hilfe-fuer-ukraine-sichert-europaeische-friedensordnung-/27982126.html
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
Polter diplomacy and anger among the Greens - how criticism of Baerbock grows: The criticism leveled at Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock after her visit to ...
focus.de/politik/deutschland/pannen-der-aussenministerin-polter-diplomatie-und-wut-bei-gruenen-wie-die-kritik-an-baerbock-waechst_id_259875360.html
According to a report, the federal government wants to subsequently tighten the cannabis law. According to a draft law from which the “Augsburger Allgemeine” ... Show more www.tagesspiegel.de/politik/um-anbau-geschaftsmodelle-zu-verhindern-bundesregierung-mochte-berichten-zufolge-das-cannabisgesetz-nachtraglich-verscharfen-11548523.html
Hannover Messe: Scholz warns against badmouthing Germany as a business location: In an opening statement, Scholz emphasized that companies are currently facing ...
rundschau-online.de/wirtschaft/scholz-bei-hannover-messe-wirtschaftsstandort-deutschland-nicht-schwach-reden-780322
Germany promises to send Patriot air defence system to Ukraine as soon as possible
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452370/
Minority in focus after espionage suspicion: the history of the Russian Germans: The alleged espionage case in Germany brings into focus a minority that the ...
nzz.ch/feuilleton/medienkritik-geschichte-der-russlanddeutschen-ld.1827141
Next federal election: SPD does not want to officially name Scholz as candidate for chancellor until summer 2025
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/bundestagswahl-2025-spd-plant-offizielle-kuer-von-olaf-scholz-zum-kanzlerkandidaten-im-sommer-a-7e0afe20-ccb5-469f-a4ae-0c07fce13752
Habeck's starting signal for a possibly CO₂-neutral cement plant: climate saver or “label fraud”?
spiegel.de/wissenschaft/technik/holcim-zementwerk-in-laegerdorf-bei-itzehoe-wie-klimafreundlich-ist-das-projekt-wirklich-a-bb507b1a-21ea-4771-9a8e-5a2c572f45d3
Germany hardly supplies war weapons to Israel anymore: Compared to the previous year, Germany hardly exports any military weapons to Israel ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland-israel-kriegswaffen-exporte-100.html
Ukraine updates: Germany's Scholz welcomes US aid package: Germany's chancellor said the decision by US lawmakers to approve more foreign aid for Ukraine ...
dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-germanys-scholz-welcomes-us-aid-package/live-68881394
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
Bundeswehr: What happens next with compulsory military service?: Boris Pistorius wants to go back to mustering young people in order to have enough soldiers for ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/wehrpflicht-pistorius-verteidigung-bundeswehr-1.6564647
Paid articlePaid
Germany - Number of unauthorized entries increases in the first quarter of 2024: The number of unauthorized entries into Germany increased slightly in the first ...
stuttgarter-nachrichten.de/inhalt.deutschland-zahl-unerlaubter-einreisen-steigt-im-ersten-quartal-2024.a15677e0-803d-49b9-ba39-a843a0091a32.html
Faeser calls for investigation after doping suspicions against China: After the suspicion of a massive doping offense by the Chinese swimming team came to light ...
tagesschau.de/inland/faeser-dopingverdacht-china-100.html
Police came because of a lack of staff: Berlin nursing home dismisses home management
n-tv.de/panorama/Berliner-Pflegeheim-setzt-Heimleitung-ab-article24892672.html
Hannover Messe: How the Chancellor and the industry insist on each other: Olaf Scholz is proud of what the traffic light has achieved. The industry is far from ...
sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/konjunktur-olaf-scholz-vdma-zvei-1.6565018
Weather in Germany: The onset of winter is not over yet: The week starts with snow showers and night frost in many places. Snow and slippery conditions are also ...
spiegel.de/panorama/wetter-in-deutschland-schnee-und-glaette-auch-zum-wochenstart-moeglich-a-c874c7f7-f8b6-4428-bf4e-40738d9c848c
Investigators on Monday arrested three German nationals in western Germany on suspicion of spying for China, prosecutors said ... Show more www.barrons.com/news/germany-arrests-three-suspected-of-spying-for-china-51e2b582
Cum-ex scandal: Accused banker fails with constitutional complaint because of his diary quotes
spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/cum-ex-skandal-christian-olearius-scheitert-mit-verfassungsbeschwerde-zu-tagebuch-a-8c143cd1-6b06-4683-bae3-f218ef9d4ebd
How does basic child protection work? Suggestions from Christoph Butterwegge: Basic child protection - failed badly?
Growing family poverty is becoming ...
sueddeutsche.de/kultur/kindergrundsicherung-kindergeld-soziale-absicherung-1.6563858
Paid articlePaid
CHUCK WINS THE RACE TO THE BOARD. 🤣🔥
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 ...
shz.de/lokales/husum/artikel/robert-habecks-roman-worin-sich-buch-und-tv-film-unterscheiden-46857527
Paid articlePaid
Two policemen accused of extortion at Johor’s Sultan Iskandar checkpoint back at work
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/two-malaysian-cops-accused-of-extortion-at-sultan-iskandar-checkpoint-back-to-work
“Kidney ring exchange”: Lauterbach presents new organ donation plan: Because there are not enough organ donors in Germany, an average of three people die every ...
stern.de/politik/deutschland/-nieren-ringtausch---lauterbach-legt-neuen-organspende-plan-vor-34643042.html
Killed with a mortar pestle: Public prosecutor demands life imprisonment for murder 45 years ago
spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/mord-mit-moerserstoessel-1978-in-muenchen-staatsanwaltschaft-fordert-lebenslange-haft-in-cold-case-a-75d98ca3-2675-4662-a781-cda541462ea9
Heavy snow and slippery roads in parts of Germany: The onset of winter in April - It still continues today: In Bavaria, almost 30 centimeters fell in some places ...
tagesschau.de/inland/winter-wetter-138.html
Historic Albrecht Grotto in Knoops Park to be saved: The State Office for Monument Preservation would like to preserve the Albrecht Grotto in Knoops Park ...
weser-kurier.de/bremen/stadtteil-burglesum/historische-albrechtsgrotte-in-knoops-park-soll-gerettet-werden-doc7v2d8z1ui051a673jlpl
Germany arrests three people on suspicion of spying for China: Three people in Germany have been arrested under suspicion of spying for China ...
cnn.com/2024/04/22/europe/germany-china-spy-charges-intl/
SPD construction minister explains how she wants to make housing affordable in Germany
focus.de/immobilien/mieten/im-interview-mit-focus-online-bauministerin-geywitz-50-prozent-mietbelastung-ist-eindeutig-ueber-der-schmerzgrenze_id_259872095.html
Scholz: Germany needs to become 'faster and simpler' ｜ DPA: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that the Hannover Messe - one of the world's largest ...
nordot.app/1154870007845241226
Hightech-Spionage für China: Drei Verdächtige in Deutschland verhaftet.: Wie drei mutmaßliche Spione aus Deutschland über eine obskure Firma halfen ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/spionage-china-geheimdienst-verfassungsschutz-militaertechnik-1.6565233
Paid articlePaid Marco Buschmann in an interview: Protecting the constitutional state from the AfD
faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/marco-buschmann-im-interview-den-rechtsstaat-vor-der-afd-schuetzen-19665139.html
Brussels is abuzz with talk that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is not a shoo-in for another term leading the EU’s executive ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/second-term-not-guaranteed-eu-commission-president-ursula-von-der-leyen/
Hunger strike in Berlin: Starving against the Federal Chancellor: Three activists are on hunger strike near the Chancellery in Berlin. One of them has been for ...
zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2024-04/klimaaktivisten-hungerstreik-olaf-scholz
Solution for Ukraine? The SPD hopes for Switzerland: The Social Democrats are full of praise for Chancellor Olaf Scholz after his trip to China ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/loesung-fuer-die-ukraine-die-spd-hofft-auf-die-schweiz-19669283.html
Paid articlePaid
The hemp is free - now regulate tobacco!: Cannabis is considered a gateway drug. That's true, but not for hard drugs, but for tobacco ...
krautreporter.de/psyche-und-gesundheit/4175-das-hanf-ist-frei-jetzt-reguliert-den-tabak
The state-owned company apparently celebrated the launch of its new rail network subsidiary InfraGO twice. For a long time ... Show more www.tagesspiegel.de/politik/teure-geheimparty-fur-db-infrago-deutsche-bahn-gibt-17-millionen-euro-aus-um-reform-zu-feiern-11551640.html
How the Founding Fathers' concept of 'Minority Rule' is alive and well today: Journalist Ari Berman says the founding fathers created a system that concentrated ...
npr.org/2024/04/22/1246297603/ari-berman-minority-rule-electoral-college
German public prosecutor closes investigations against Nikola Portner: According to the public prosecutor's office in Germany, there is no evidence of a ...
nzz.ch/sport/ermittlungen-gegen-den-schweizer-handball-goalie-nikola-portner-eingestellt-ld.1827453
Paid articlePaid Snow in April: "Winter makes another late guest appearance": Flake swirls instead of spring fever: According to the German Weather Service ...
tagesschau.de/inland/gesellschaft/schnee-im-april-102.html
'Uniquely Singaporean': Navy launches 4th Invincible-class submarine in Germany
asiaone.com/singapore/uniquely-singaporean-navy-launches-4th-invincible-class-submarine-germany
German warship sailors on watch 12 hours a day in Red Sea battle: The German warship spent several weeks deployed to volatile Middle Eastern waters to protect ...
businessinsider.com/german-warship-hessen-sailors-on-watch-red-sea-houthi-battle-2024-4
New to NewsWall?
Sign up now to get your own personalized news!
Trending topics