state of being in which one is satisfied with their current life situation, and the state of affairs in one’s life as they presently are
Janosch is dead: Creator of the Tiger Duck dies at 95: What do you need for happiness? Janosch's world-famous characters knew it: friends, humor, contentment ...
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Nina is currently grappling with a question she's often asked herself: "Am I the problem? What am I doing wrong?" She hasn't found an answer yet ... Show more
Wie finde ich den richtigen Job für mich?
Wie finde ich den richtigen Job für mich?
🎥 Post-match comments: Rui Mota: 💬 Congratulations to FCS, it was a very hard-fought match. We started well, then had a lapse in concentration ... Show more
📰 Good stories don't wait to be discovered. You have to find them! 🔎 Are you curious, do you ask tough questions, and aren't satisfied with the first ... Show more
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Lieber Christian,
herzlichen Glückwunsch zu Deinem 39. Geburtstag!
Im Namen des gesamten VfB Auerbach 1906 wünschen wir Dir von Herzen Gesundheit, Glück ... Show more
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In a world of 24/7 connectivity, it can be easy to overlook the quiet gratification that comes from mindfully preparing and sharing a meal with loved ones ... Show more
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Lieber Christian,
herzlichen Glückwunsch zu Deinem 39. Geburtstag!
Im Namen des gesamten VfB Auerbach 1906 wünschen wir Dir von Herzen Gesundheit, Glück ... Show more
Historic low for Merz: Satisfaction at 10 percent - | AfD further extends lead: New ARD-DeutschlandTrend: Only ten percent satisfied, CDU/CSU at its lowest level ...
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Merz more unpopular than ever: Only ten percent satisfied - | even within the CDU/CSU, criticism prevails
tz.de/politik/schock-umfrage-union-auf-fuenf-jahres-tief-merz-unbeliebt-wie-nie-zr-94494165.html
Contentment and humor in a long life: Elsbeth Schlegel celebrated her 100th birthday on Tuesday.
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Approval for Trump falls to poll low of 33 percent: In a Reuters/Ipsos survey, 33 percent of respondents expressed satisfaction with Donald Trump's ...
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Key FactsForsa Records Lowest Approval for Merz
Aug 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- The Forsa poll released on August 11 recorded 13 percent satisfaction with Chancellor Friedrich Merz and 85 percent dissatisfaction.
- The federal government reached 39 percent among the most important problems, followed by the environment and climate at 22 percent, the economy at 20 percent, and the war in Ukraine and pensions at 18 percent each; respondents could select multiple answers.
- For the pension issue, Forsa questioned 1,005 eligible voters during the period spanning August 7 through August 10, with 74 percent opposing the planned removal of pension payments without deductions after 45 years of contributions and 22 percent supporting it.
- The AfD led the voting-intention poll at 28 percent, ahead of CDU/CSU at 21 percent, the Greens at 16 percent, the SPD and Left Party at 12 percent each, and the FDP at 4 percent; 30 percent were undecided.
OpinionCrisis of Democracy: Voting for the AfD as a Vent for Frustration: No matter what happens, it plays into the hands of the far right. Why? Because it’s not about ...
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"I don't want to force my body and mind to endure pain" ⛷️ In her emotional farewell letter, Lara Gut-Behrami looks back on the many special moments of her ... Show more
Auch wenn sie getrennt leben, feiert das Paar heute 65 Jahre Eheglück: Die Freude bei Heinrich und Irmgard Landmann ist groß. Zufrieden blicken sie auf 65 ...
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"This tournament, like the ones in previous years, wasn't about performance at all. It was about feeling good, dishonesty played a role ... Show more
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MADLANGA COMMISSION | Commissioner Khumalo puts it to Advocate Andrea Johnson that if Brigadier Mokwele met her requirements ... Show more
Key FactsRamaphosa Considers Deadline Extension for Inquiry
Jul 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
- President Ramaphosa signaled willingness to extend the Madlanga Commission’s deadline if more time is needed.
- The commission encounters significant challenges including a broad mandate, logistical setbacks, and health-related interruptions.
- Key witnesses such as Vusimuzi Matlala and Suliman Carrim have missed scheduled appearances, delaying progress.
- Scrutiny grows over the commission’s ability to meet the end-of-July deadline for hearings and the August 31 report submission.
I am very pleased with the work that is being done with the Madlanga Commission. It may well be that they need a little bit more time and I'll listen to that request if it comes.— President Cyril Ramaphosa, speaking to journalists on Monday during the Chris Hani Regional Volunteers Launch at Qamata Great Place in Cofimvaba.
My First $1 Million: Retired Surgery Professor, 51, North Carolina: I see now that, while I was fine with (delayed gratification) at the time ...
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"I will only be satisfied when we have shattered the Russian empire.": Denys Schtilerman, chief designer of the Ukrainian defense company Fire Point ...
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‘Contentment and a cup of tea’ - Scarborough care home resident, 103, shares secret to long life
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Satisfaction with Wüst Drops: CDU Continues to Lose Ground in North Rhine-Westphalia — AfD Gains Ground
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Key FactsCDU Support Declines in NRW Ahead of Election
Jun 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- The black-green coalition in NRW is losing its majority mainly due to CDU vote losses under Minister-President Wüst.
- AfD rises to 17 percent, becoming the second strongest party alongside SPD in Germany's most populous state.
- The Greens drop over three percentage points compared to the last election, while the Left party would enter parliament with six percent.
- A representative poll of 1,139 respondents reveals a significant decrease in satisfaction with Wüst and the state government since February.
Left Party strongest, CDU continues to lose ground: The Left Party is the strongest party in the current BerlinTrend poll. Three months before the Berlin House ...
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Key FactsLeft Party Tops Polls Ahead of Berlin State Election
Jul 1, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stern.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stern.de
- The Left Party leads the current Berlin poll with 20 percent support.
- The Greens come in second with 19 percent, followed by the AfD at 18 percent.
- The CDU, currently holding the mayor's office, falls to 17 percent and fourth place.
- The poll indicates the incumbent black-red coalition would lose its majority, with 78 percent dissatisfied with the Senate's performance.
Did the national team coach make a tactical error? ⚽🇨🇭
Following the disappointing 1-1 draw against Qatar in the World Cup opener ... Show more
@heidiklum sums it up perfectly in our big GRAZIA interview: In the end, what matters isn’t what others think of us, but only our own opinion ... Show more
Poll bombshell for Merz: CDU/CSU plunges to its lowest level in four years - | AfD remains strongest party
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Key FactsAfD Leads as Union Hits Four-Year Low
Jun 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: op-online.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: op-online.de
- Public approval of Chancellor Merz's government continues to decline, with just twelve percent satisfied.
- For the first time in years, the economy is seen as the top issue, cited by 27 percent of respondents.
- The Union drops to 23 percent, marking its lowest support level in over four years.
- The AfD remains steady at 27 percent, with 57 percent of its supporters voting out of protest.
The Rotenburg district has invested around 94 million euros in the construction of the new vocational school and high school in Bremervörde ... Show more
From jogging track to sun loungers: Schoolyard in Bremervörde is finished.
From jogging track to sun loungers: Schoolyard in Bremervörde is finished.
Forsa CEO Peter Matuschek says he has “never seen” such low satisfaction with a chancellor.Forsa-Chef über Merz-Absturz: „Haben wir noch nie gesehen” 👈
According to ARD’s Deutschland-Trend survey, satisfaction with Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reached a historic low: Only 16 percent of respondents are ... Show more
Consumer advocates dissatisfied: Online retailers offer millions of products despite the ban
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Financial breaking point: Why 3,200 euros net is often not enough: Germans need between €2,200 and €3,000 net for financial satisfaction. But many define ...
fr.de/wirtschaft/finanzielle-schmerzgrenze-warum-3200-euro-netto-oft-nicht-reichen-zr-94285657.html
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Tshwane’s suspended CFO Gareth Mnisi back at Madlanga Commission: Mnisi said that he doesn’t have any business interests and has never received gratification ...
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Näherin (85): “I was working from home—that’s what they call it these days”: How spectacular do happiness and contentment actually have to be? This couple shows ...
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CDU Economic Council gives the Merz government a devastating reform report card: 96 percent of the companies in the CDU-affiliated interest group find the pace ...
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Representative poll: Politbarometer places AfD ahead of the Union for the first time
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Security: Authorities close airspace over Gorleben nuclear facilities: Federal Ministry of Transport reacts to changed threat situation - | Citizens' ...
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Germany Trend: SPD plunges to record low - | Klingbeil and Bas in free fall: Plunged to twelve percent: The SPD is performing as poorly in the Germany Trend poll ...
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Public Transportation Satisfaction in the Canton of Solothurn: Majority Satisfied
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Bremen Trend: Satisfaction with the Senate drops significantly: Satisfaction with the Bremen Senate is dropping significantly. In the latest survey by Infratest ...
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"Customer's expect instant gratification from their technology experiences and AI is making it harder and more possible ... Show more
Great uncertainty in the job market puts a strain on young people: Gen Z wants to achieve and take on responsibility, but the economic situation is holding them ...
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In a world of 24/7 connectivity, it can be easy to overlook the quiet gratification that comes from mindfully preparing and sharing a meal with loved ones ... Show more
Dissatisfaction among small and medium-sized businesses with Merz is growing: The Chancellor has now received a strongly worded letter
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What makes neurodivergent people happy: When three key psychological needs are met, the life satisfaction of people with autism or ADHD is just as high as that ...
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“…Zara runs into the man she still pines for. The catch is that he’s now married to a white lady.” Bobby LePire observes the lives of the characters of Delayed ... Show more
Delayed Gratification
Delayed Gratification
Crisis management in Kyiv: Zelensky is not at all satisfied with Klitschko: Following Russian attacks on Kiev's energy infrastructure, entire apartment blocks ...
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Kristoffersen destroys ski poles in the finish area - | and leaves reporters and fans standing
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Key FactsKristoffersen’s Frustration Surfaces After Adelboden Podium
Jan 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bluewin.ch
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bluewin.ch
- Henrik Kristoffersen earned a third-place finish in the Adelboden slalom race.
- He led after a strong first run but slipped to third after a weaker second run.
- Kristoffersen broke his ski poles in the finish area, expressing visible frustration.
- He acknowledged satisfaction with the podium but declined to disclose the cause of his anger.
I am satisfied with the 3rd place. But I am not satisfied with everything. But that's skiing. We always try to give our best. That's how it goes.— Henrik Kristoffersen, discussing his mixed feelings after finishing third in the Adelboden slalom.
Reactions to the Adelboden slalom 🎿 "It's all about millimeters. You have to attack. If it doesn't work out, then that's just how it is ... Show more
ARD "Deutschlandtrend" - | SPD slips to 13 percent: In the new ARD "Deutschlandtrend" poll, the SPD falls to its weakest level in years ...
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Key FactsSPD Hits Lowest Poll Numbers in Recent Survey
Jan 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- SPD falls to 13 percent in the latest ARD Deutschlandtrend, marking its weakest position since August 2019.
- The Union rises to 28 percent, AfD holds steady at 25 percent, and the Greens and Left party remain at 12 and 10 percent respectively.
- Only Defense Minister Boris Pistorius enjoys majority approval at 57 percent among cabinet members, with others receiving much lower ratings.
- Public satisfaction with the current government stands at 20 percent, and nearly half believe it will continue through 2026.
Kwasniok's wake-up call against a dangerous combination: Cologne beats Lugano, and overall, coach Lukas Kwasniok is not dissatisfied. But then the FC coach ...
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New Year wishes from an ancient Greek mosaic floor. Halicarnassus, 4th century AD: "Health. Life (Longevity). Joy. Peace. Contentment (Good Cheer). Hope ... Show more
Experiment in Kreuzberg's Graefekiez: Hundreds of parking spaces gone - | Resident satisfaction increases
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RTL/ntv Trend Barometer: A Merry Christmas for Friedrich Merz: The last trend barometer of the year contains no Christmas surprise for the coalition parties ...
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Perfect Dark Reboot: Development went better than expected: The canceled Perfect Dark reboot was reportedly further along in development than previously known ...
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OpinionRetail: Disappointing Christmas sales, no wonder!: According to a survey, only one-fifth of retailers are satisfied with their pre-Christmas sales ...
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AfD reaches new polling record in Brandenburg: In a recent poll, the AfD continues to gain ground in Brandenburg. The SPD, led by Minister-President Dietmar ...
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Happiness mantra decoded: 8 Daily habits that will help you stay happy and content, according to experts
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High satisfaction: Swiss pensioners are doing very well financially: Pensioners in Switzerland are financially more satisfied than younger generations - | ...
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Weidel is satisfied: New AfD youth organization wants to be "incubator for young talent for the mother party"
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Key FactsAlice Weidel: Rise and Controversies in AfD Leadership
Nov 28, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: morgenpost.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: morgenpost.de
- Alice Weidel joined the AfD in 2013 and has since become co-chairwoman and parliamentary group leader in the Bundestag.
- She lives mainly in Switzerland with her partner and two sons but maintains her primary residence and tax obligations in Germany.
- Serving as lead candidate in 2021 and 2025, she helped the AfD secure its best federal election results, finishing second in 2025.
- Weidel is noted for provocative actions, inconsistent COVID-19 stances, and associations with far-right groups, prompting ongoing criticism.
A part of the party mobilized against me because I do not represent the conservative family image with my lesbian relationship.— Alice Weidel discusses the resistance she faced due to her sexual orientation within the AfD.
AfD remains strongest force in poll: Satisfaction with Merz government falls to new low
tagesspiegel.de/politik/afd-bleibt-in-umfrage-starkste-kraft-zufriedenheit-mit-der-merz-regierung-sinkt-auf-neuen-tiefstand-14920730.html
Ukraine war: Kiev satisfied with current peace plan according to USA: According to the White House, Ukraine is said to be satisfied with the revised plan to end ...
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Happiness mantra decoded: 8 Daily habits that will help you stay happy and content, according to experts
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Roadshow with military equipment in Hildesheim's pedestrian zone: That's the Bundeswehr's assessment.
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Impressive or frightening? 😨👀
On Saturday (November 15), Kritzow near Wismar was the scene of a large-scale state disaster control exercise ... Show more
“Happiness Atlas”: Hamburg is home to the happiest Germans: Germans are happier than last year, according to the 2025 “Happiness Atlas.” One federal state in the ...
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How satisfied are we Germans with politics? New study by Philip Morris delivers surprising...
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Center study: Democracy in Germany is under strain: The center is satisfied with life, explains Beate Küpper. However, it is also politically divided and more ...
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OpinionSamaras critical of Mitsotakis, closer to forming a new party: Former prime minister Antonis Samaras moved a step closer to the creation of a new political ...
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Paid articlePaywall IT Salary Study: High Salary Increases Are Over for Now - | Golem.de: Demand for IT professionals is falling, and with it, their high income increases. However ...
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“Record-breaking”: A look back at an All Saints' Fair “that is second to none”
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Hygiene, stress, or contentment? Why horses snort: Snorting serves to clear the airways of horses and reflects their emotional state. When they do it and why.
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Paid articlePaywall Autumn Fair 2025: Vienna Prater Ghost Train with a Comeback: A support association set itself the goal of saving what is probably the oldest ride of its kind ...
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Clearing away "old problems" and preparing for sowing: Last tasks in the 2025 allotment garden year
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OpinionThat stupid gut feeling: Do you listen to your inner voice? Better not, when it comes to future feelings, warns our psychology columnist.
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Paid articlePaywall On the trail of Bosna and Kafka: Bratwurst, ketchup, onions, curry, and a toasted roll: The Bosna is more than just a quick snack. It's a piece of identity ...
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