At an election campaign event in #Ravensburg , a group of people watched the appearance of FDP politician Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann (@MAStrackZi ) disturbed ... Show more www.t-online.de/tv/nachrichten/politik/id_100387470/ravensburg-strack-zimmermann-teilt-aus.html
Debate about values and integration: Central Council of Muslims also criticizes new wording in CDU basic program
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Quick Glance: CDU and Islam: Merzians vs. Merkel
- The CDU distances itself from the Islam statement of the Merkel era in the new basic program.
- The revised version faces criticism from the Central Council of Muslims and within the drafting committee.
- There is heated debate over the changes, especially regarding rejections at the German external border.
- The conflict over migration policy divides the party between Merkel supporters and Merz supporters.
UK lawmakers back landmark 'smoke-free generation' bill: A plan by Britain’s government to introduce a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ...
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Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill
- The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.
- The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.
- The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.
- The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.
RTL/ntv trend barometer: The Greens fall to their worst result since 2018: For a long time, the Greens were the only one of the "traffic light" parties that was ...
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Prohibition state Bavaria: Protects the youth - in front of the CSU!: After the gender ban in Bavaria, now comes the ban on cannabis in beer gardens ...
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Former CSU leader Theo Waigel on parallels between the NSDAP and AfD, the hidden letters of his fallen brother. You can read the interview here: www.stern.de/gesellschaft/-exempel-statuieren---theo-waigel-will-afd-mann-hoecke-waehlbarkeit-entziehen-34627140.html
The UK’s smoking ban aims to phase out sales of tobacco, which is one of the main causes of cancer deaths in Britain www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/4/17/how-will-the-uk-ban-smoking
Commentary: With Lawrence Wong set to take over as PM, the clock starts on battle for hearts and minds
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Quick Glance: Lawrence Wong to Assume Singapore Prime Ministership from Lee Hsien Loong on May 15
- On May 15, Lawrence Wong will officially become the Prime Minister of Singapore, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong.
- Wong garnered unanimous support from PAP MPs and will be sworn in at 8:00 pm on May 15, 2024 at the Istana.
- The leadership transition began two years ago when Wong was named as the leader of the PAP's 4G team.
- Wong will be Singapore's fourth Prime Minister, emphasizing commitment to creating a bright future for the nation with his team.
New survey shows Greens at historic low: The Greens are continuing to decline in the polls. Since 2018, the party has not had a value as low as it is currently ...
hna.de/politik/habeck-gruene-umfrage-bundestagswahl-spd-cdu-afd-fdp-ampel-robert-zr-93014817.html
All German nuclear power plants have been offline for a year. “The horror scenarios that many people have painted on the wall have not come to pass ... Show more www.sueddeutsche.de/projekte/artikel/politik/atomausstieg-akw-kernkraft-bruno-burger-energy-charts-e431489/
FDP with best result in four months - another traffic light party makes gains: There is a big surprise in the new Insa opinion trend - the first since the ...
focus.de/politik/deutschland/insa-meinungstrend-fdp-mit-bestem-wert-seit-vier-monaten-eine-weitere-ampel-partei-gewinnt-dazu_id_259859174.html
UK inflation falls to lowest level since late 2021 as food prices ease further: Inflation in the U.K. fell to its lowest level in two and a half years in March ...
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BREAKING: The Scottish Conservatives' attempt to repeal the Hate Crime Act has failed following a vote in the Scottish Parliament ... Show more
Oktoberfest boss on smoking weed: Munich wants to declare Oktoberfest a taboo zone for cannabis
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Quick Glance: Bavaria Tightens Rules on Cannabis Consumption
- Bavaria prohibits cannabis consumption at festivals, beer gardens, and designated smoking areas.
- The Health Minister emphasizes protecting children, establishing clear rules for event organizers.
- The ban includes beer gardens, smoking areas, the Englischer Garten in Munich, and Hofgarten Bayreuth.
- Restrictions on cultivation associations and significant fines for violations of the new cannabis law in Bavaria are implemented.
British youth smoking ban advances: A pioneering tobacco ban aimed at creating Britain's "first smoke-free generation" cleared a key hurdle in ...
axios.com/2024/04/17/britain-tobacco-vaping-ban-youths
A corresponding law is to be presented to the state parliament before the Whitsun holidays. The Greens condemn the state government's plans as harassment: www.augsburger-allgemeine.de/bayern/kabinett-staatsregierung-schraenkt-cannabis-gebrauch-weiter-ein-id70458391.html
Strack-Zimmermann on ntv: "I hope it doesn't become a conflagration": Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann calls for tough action against the regime in Tehran ...
n-tv.de/politik/Hoffe-dass-es-nicht-zu-Flaechenbrand-kommt-article24877103.html
It makes sense to reduce as much CO2 overall "so that we meet our climate targets. But it is not important where this happens," says Lukas Köhler ... Show more
The economy is not getting off the ground. What needs to change? In this interview, FDP Secretary General Bijan Djir-Sarai names his three most important ... Show more www.t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/innenpolitik/id_100386330/fdp-im-umfragetief-djir-sarai-warnt-deutschland-ist-zu-teuer-geworden-.html
The CDU and Islam: Good Muslims, Bad Muslims: The CDU has corrected its controversial wording on Muslims in the draft policy program, but the debate does not ...
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Former home secretary Suella Braverman gives her reaction to the news that the National Conservatism Conference in Brussels will be shut down ... Show more #suellabraverman #nationalconservatismconference #brussels #tories #formerhomesecretary
In a blow to anyone hoping to legally get high at the world's most famous beer festival this year, Bavaria has announced a ban on smoking cannabis at the ... Show more www.dw.com/en/get-drunk-not-high-at-oktoberfest-bavaria-says/a-68843373
NEW: A deputy chairman of the Conservative Party has claimed Scotland is run by an “SNP dictatorship”.
The Tory MP James Daly made the comments just after ... Show more
Conservatives' loss of support among young people is 'ticking time bomb' for party
itv.com/news/2024-04-16/conservatives-loss-of-support-among-young-people-is-ticking-time-bomb
More potential jurors dismissed as second day of Trump's hush money trial continues
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Tories are finished at next UK general election, says Humza Yousaf: The First Minister said the Conservatives have 'heaped misery on households right across ...
news.stv.tv/politics/tories-are-finished-at-next-uk-general-election-says-humza-yousaf
ZDF documentary about Friedrich Merz: A ZDF documentary explores Friedrich Merz for 45 minutes and finds hardly anything new.
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Nigel Farage is cancelled at last and he’s never been happier: Thanks to the Brussels police the National Conservatism usual suspects could feel they really were ...
theguardian.com/global/2024/apr/16/nigel-farage-is-cancelled-at-last-and-hes-never-been-happier
Some of the top mundane anecdotes from Liz Truss's book: Liz Truss's new book Ten Years to Save the West features some brilliantly mundane anecdotes - here ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/16/top-mundane-anecdotes-liz-trusss-book-20657733/
Quick Glance: Liz Truss: From Premiership to Resignation in 49 Days
- Liz Truss became Prime Minister and resigned after just 49 days, despite her husband's prediction that 'it would all end in tears'.
- Truss assumed office on September 6, 2022, succeeding Boris Johnson, but faced early challenges and personal struggles.
- Despite implementing economic measures and facing political turbulence, Truss resigned after a mini-budget led to a pensions crisis.
- She reflects on her failed tenure, attributing blame to structural issues and drawing parallels to the controversial football manager Brian Clough.
NEW: Humza Yousaf has responded after the Scottish Tories announced they would force a vote on repealing Scotland’s new hate crime laws ... Show more
FDP parliamentary group leader Dürr: Retirement at 72 must be possible: "From 2030 onwards, things will get serious and pensions will face major challenges ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/fdp-fraktionschef-duerr-rente-mit-72-muss-moeglich-sein-19654340.html
Traffic light factions agree on climate protection law without sector targets: After months of negotiations, the traffic light party has agreed on a new climate ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251041908/Ampel-Fraktionen-einigen-sich-auf-Klimaschutzgesetz-ohne-Sektorziele.html
Transport sector has clearly missed its 2023 climate target: The transport sector has missed its climate target for the third year in a row ...
tagesschau.de/inland/expertenrat-klimaziel-verkehrssektor-100.html
FDP parliamentary group leader Dürr: Retirement at 72 must be possible: "From 2030 onwards, things will get serious and pensions will face major challenges ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/fdp-fraktionschef-duerr-rente-mit-72-muss-moeglich-sein-19654340.html
Wanted to change the minds of Höcke fans with a TV duel: survey shows bitter consequences for CDU
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Political speech as a police officer: Claudia Pechstein has to pay a fine after CDU appearance in uniform
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CDU politician Throm accuses Interior Minister Faeser of “outrageous” behavior: Increase in crime, migration fiasco, thwarted police - For the expert Alexander ...
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Flexi-pension project: FDP promotes retirement well after 67: FDP parliamentary party leader Dürr wants Germans to work longer - until the age of 72 if they can ...
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Quick Glance: Flexirente Project: FDP Advocates Retirement Beyond 67
- The FDP parliamentary group plans to introduce a Flexirente allowing individuals to work voluntarily beyond the standard retirement age of 67.
- FDP parliamentary leader Dürr suggests expanding the flexible retirement age up to 72 to prevent age discrimination.
- The FDP Secretary-General criticizes the Greens and urges them to end their blockade on the climate protection law to avoid economic damage.
- The FDP aims to achieve a double-digit result again in the next federal election and advocates for clear positions, even in internal party debates.
Traffic light dispute over climate targets: Lindner reiterates threat of driving bans
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Quick Glance: Dispute over Climate Protection Measures in Traffic Sector
- The Environment Agency opposes drastic measures in the transport sector.
- Reform of the Climate Protection Act and potential driving bans spark controversy.
- Ampel parties argue over climate goals and blame games.
- DUH feels vindicated in lawsuit against Transport Minister and calls for new measures.
CSU man calls for Bundestag Vice President to resign after scandalous tweet: A tweet from Bundestag Vice President Özoğuz about Israel causes outrage ...
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Quick Glance: CSU Man Calls for Özoğuz's Resignation Over Israel Tweet
- Aydan Özoğuz sparks outrage with controversial tweet about Israel, facing initial calls for resignation from CSU.
- Criticism arises over Özoğuz's perceived implication of Israel's involvement in the Iran attack.
- Matthias Hauer deems the tweet as despicable and unfitting for a Bundestag Vice President.
- Resignation demands from CSU's Spaenle and sociologist Liebig, despite tweet deletion, criticisms persist.
Impending attack by Iran: German politicians in favor of supporting Israel against Iran - also with weapons
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Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
Ursula von der Leyen has presided over the most transformative years of the European Union in recent memory. But after weathering a string of extraordinary ... Show more #EUelections
The Iranian "Revolutionary Guards should be listed as a terrorist organization" in the EU, according to Jürgen Hardt (CDU) ... Show more
After Wissing's threat: Lindner now also warns of possible driving bans: The transport sector is not meeting the legal requirements for climate protection ...
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Agreement of the traffic light faction: New solar package to promote the expansion of balcony power plants
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Asylum costs, remigration, SA slogan: the fact check on the TV duel with Höcke: In the TV duel, the Thuringian CDU candidate Mario Voigt wanted to confront his ...
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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.
NEW: The Scottish Tories have announced they will force a vote on repealing new hate crime laws, calling on Scottish Labour and the LibDems to back their ... Show more
If the Andrew Holness administration enacts legislation making Portmore a parish without direct consultation with its residents ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20240415/fitz-jackson-makes-pledge-portmore #GLNRToday
Maduro Proposes Reform Allowing Life Sentences for Corruption: Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro proposed a constitutional reform to allow life sentences in ...
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Lowest score since May 2023! AfD continues to plummet - a traffic light party makes gains
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Police investigate Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner over council house sale: Labour's deputy leader is accused of failing to properly disclose her main ...
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Philipp Amthor is Secretary General of the CDU in MV: Once again, the CDU in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is reorganizing itself - and is hoping for a prominent name ...
n-tv.de/politik/Philipp-Amthor-ist-Generalsekretaer-der-CDU-in-MV-article24870975.html
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has said that Fianna Fáil is the party of action on housing, insisting that a "new era of home ... Show more #housingcrisis #housing #renting #ireland
Bundestag votes in favor of the traffic light's self-determination law: The Bundestag has given the green light for the Ampel self-determination law ...
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"Federal government refuses to forecast": NRW fears wave of refugees from the Middle East
n-tv.de/politik/NRW-befuerchtet-Fluechtlingswelle-aus-Nahost-article24870090.html
Police warn of negative effect: Bundestag approves payment card for asylum seekers
n-tv.de/politik/Bundestag-beschliesst-Bezahlkarte-fuer-Asylbewerber-article24868342.html
Minister President Wüst: "Gender plays no role in NRW": Hendrik Wüst, Minister President in Düsseldorf, tries to dispel doubts about his loyalty to Friedrich ...
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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes ban on gender-affirming care for minors: Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday vetoed a ban on gender-affirming care for ...
cnn.com/2024/04/12/politics/kansas-gender-affirming-care-veto/
Quick Glance: Kansas Governor Kelly Blocks Gender Confirmation for Minors
- Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat, vetoed a bill on gender confirmation for minors, leading to conflict with Republican state lawmakers.
- The package of measures now goes back to the state Legislature, where the GOP majority is likely to have enough votes to override the governor's veto. Lawmakers are expected to return for a veto session on April 29.
- The proposed measure would ban gender-affirming care for trans and non-binary youth in Kansas, including puberty blockers and surgeries, although surgical procedures on children are rarely performed.
- The law would also allow lawsuits against doctors who would lose their licenses if they provide gender-affirming treatments to minors, and state funds like Medicaid would not be used for such treatments.
Why Democrats are losing Asian Americans: Asian American voters in 2024 are increasingly engaged in politics given recent inflation, crime and education ...
thehill.com/opinion/4581602-why-democrats-are-losing-asian-americans/
Asylum-seekers who commit serious crime while awaiting decision should be immediately deported, Fianna Fáil report says
CSU politician on ntv Frühstart: Bär on abortion law: "Greens want to sow discord"
n-tv.de/mediathek/magazine/fruehstart/Baer-zu-Abtreibungsgesetz-Gruene-wollen-Zwietracht-saeen-article24873429.html
Thyssenkrupp: Almost a quarter of steel production will be lost: Work on Thyssenkrupp Steel's blast furnace in Duisburg: Germany's largest steel company wants to ...
waz.de/wirtschaft/article242079520/Thyssenkrupp-Fast-ein-Viertel-der-Stahlproduktion-faellt-weg.html
With a warning about possible weekend driving bans, Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing has fueled the traffic light dispute over the Climate Protection ... Show more
Migrants should be deported for serious offences even if granted asylum, says Lisa Chambers
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/13/migrants-should-be-deported-for-serious-offences-even-if-granted-asylum-chambers/
EU Eyes Ukraine Reform Approval in May in Bid to Unlock More Aid: The European Union is moving toward approval of Ukraine’s reform plan in May ...
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A government agency is refusing to disclose the names of two entities with which it has entered into contracts costing taxpayers hundreds of millions of ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20240414/stifling-transparency #GLNRToday
DAP reaping what MCA sowed, Wee reminds Loke: 'Don't forget, MCA fought for those rights.'
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Heated TV duel with CDU man: Höcke claims to have known nothing about SA slogan: In the much-watched TV duel between Björn Höcke and Mario Voigt ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Hoecke-will-nichts-von-SA-Parole-gewusst-haben-article24867765.html
Will Alabama ‘moon the nation’ by booting presidential candidate from ballot? Wouldn’t be first time
al.com/news/2024/04/will-alabama-moon-the-nation-by-booting-presidential-candidate-from-ballot-wouldnt-be-first-time.html
Despite criticism from the ministry: Finance Minister Lindner plans 20 billion euro relief
n-tv.de/politik/Finanzminister-Lindner-plant-20-Milliarden-Euro-Entlastung-article24868595.html
Fianna Fáil aiming to take back limelight with Ard Fheis: After a spell in the shadow of their coalition partners, Fianna Fáil will be back in the limelight this ...
rte.ie/news/analysis-and-comment/2024/0413/1443303-fianna-fail-ard-fheis/
EU approves major overhaul of migration rules: The new rules are designed to make EU states share responsibility for hosting asylum seekers.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68779387
Quick Glance: EU Parliament Approves Comprehensive Reforms to Migration Policy
- The EU Parliament has approved significant measures to reform migration policy, aiming to enhance handling irregular migration.
- The reforms aim to distribute the burden on countries that historically hosted the most asylum seekers, particularly in southern EU nations.
- Despite the limited scope of some reforms, the solidarity mechanism is expected to build trust between member states and create some harmony.
- Implementation of the reforms will take time and ultimately depend on member states, potentially leading to political tensions.
Uckermark district council: "Many people here are fed up with war": No more weapons to Ukraine: Members of the Uckermark district council agree on this - from ...
zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2024-04/uckermarker-kreistag-offener-brief-waffenlieferung-ukraine
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New survey: traffic light loses especially among people with lower incomes: The parties in the traffic light coalition are struggling with a massive loss of ...
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