Robert Habeck in an interview: “If Putin isn’t stopped, he won’t stop”: A conversation with Economics Minister Robert Habeck about German commitment to Ukraine ...
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Gas and district heating more expensive from April 1st - that's how much prices are rising
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Hendrik Streeck on Corona and RKI files: “This is a communicative disaster”: The documents from the Robert Koch Institute, which have been kept secret for a long ...
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Time off after birth: SAP doesn't want to give fathers weeks off after all: The German software company wanted to give fathers several weeks of leave after the ...
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Quick Glance: SAP Abandons Paid Paternity Leave Initiative
- SAP no longer plans to provide paid leave for fathers after childbirth.
- Challenges in aligning global policies hindered SAP from implementing a uniform solution.
- Germany's legislative plans for a father's leave are progressing slowly.
- The introduction of paid leave for partners after childbirth is still under government review.
Controversial former Chancellor: Schröder does not want to be erased from SPD history
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Baerbock criticizes Merz for new elections: “Party political games”: In the event that the traffic light coalition breaks up prematurely, CDU leader Merz has ...
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Large-scale influence operation: How deep is the AfD in the Russia swamp?: Several hundred thousand euros are said to have flowed from Russia to politicians in ...
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The end of airmail: Swiss Post no longer flies letters through Germany: The postal service no longer has to be as fast, but it does have to be more ...
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Quick Glance: End of German Airmail: Post Adopts Greener Transport Methods
- The Deutsche Post has ceased the domestic transport of letters by airplane to reduce costs and improve its carbon footprint.
- The night airmail network, established in 1961, was discontinued due to decreasing demand for letters and changes in communication habits.
- Although the end of transport flights may increase the delivery time of letters, the Post continues to use airmail for international correspondence.
- The transition to more environmentally friendly transport methods demonstrates the Deutsche Post's commitment to acting sustainably and adapting to current trends.
Among others from the AfD: Public prosecutor's office rejects complaints against Correctiv
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Fear of the four-day week: Stihl flirts with Switzerland as a location: First it was Miele and now it's Stihl: one traditional brand after another is turning its ...
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Quick Glance: Stihl considers Switzerland as a location
- Stihl and Miele consider leaving Germany.
- Stihl plans production site in Switzerland.
- Stihl views Germany as uncompetitive.
- Companies call for measures to strengthen the German economy.
Share pension and entry age: SPD does not want to reopen the pension package for the FDP
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Experts agree: Interest rate cut in June seems to be fixed: But how much the key interest rates will fall this year remains an open question for economists: one ...
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Stagnation in Germany: researchers predict only 0.1 percent growth: "The economy in Germany is struggling", say the leading German economic institutes in their ...
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🔊 Xenophobia in Germany is making it hard for local companies to hold onto skilled foreign workers. Listen to @reuters_csteitz explain the fallout for ...
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Health insurance company: DAK expects significantly higher contributions in 2025: The head of the health insurance company DAK-Gesundheit warns of billions in ...
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Minister Robert Habeck emphasizes the need for a strong defence industry: According to Habeck, Germany must arm itself in view of the changed global threat ...
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Economy in Germany: How zombie companies threaten prosperity: Germany's economy is stalling. This also has to do with the growing number of zombie companies ...
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RKI files: Green politician suspects secret service operation: The Green Party politician Janosch Dahmen warns that “foreign intelligence services” would be ...
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After being accused of Islamism: Antonio Rüdiger comments on Instagram post: Antonio Rüdiger posts a photo on Instagram, the gesture he makes on it is ...
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Quick Glance: Rüdiger and DFB Take Legal Action Against Reichelt
- Antonio Rüdiger and the DFB respond to Julian Reichelt's criticism with legal measures.
- Reichelt claimed Rüdiger made an Islamist gesture, which both deny.
- The Federal Ministry of the Interior deems the religious gesture unproblematic.
- DFB condemns racist comments against U-17 players, emphasizing diversity and respect.
Foreign employees flee: Shift to the right in Germany scares off skilled workers: Ever since the meeting between AfD officials and right-wing extremists ...
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Energy transition: it doesn't pay off: Flexible power plants are necessary for the electricity transition. However, they will not arise if the operation is not ...
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Agreement: Lufthansa ground staff receive up to 18 percent more: After the arbitration between Lufthansa and Verdi, details of the agreement for the ground staff ...
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Disinformation from Russia: German government takes action against "doppelgangers"
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Quick Glance: Russian Disinformation: German Government Acts Against Manipulation
- A Russian network spreads disinformation in Germany, prompting action from the government.
- Germany, France, and Poland are establishing a warning and response system against information manipulation.
- Efforts are being made for the EU to play a more active role in uncovering and combating foreign influence.
- The Foreign Office and partner countries monitor the network, collaborate on countermeasures, and engage with platform operators.
Banks: Lending to companies in the euro area is only increasing slightly: The increase in loans is an important indicator of inflation. The money supply, however ...
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Collective bargaining agreement at the railway: Why we will work less - but the four-day week doesn't suit everyone
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New Research: What Refugees Do to Crime: Economists calculate that if more asylum seekers come, then crimes will also increase. Why are they overrepresented in ...
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#Gothenburg, Sweden to Los Angeles, USA for only €369 roundtrip with Swiss & Lufthansa #Travel
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Wage agreement with GDL: Transport Minister Wissing expects higher rail ticket prices
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Quick Glance: Tariff Dispute Resolved: Deutsche Bahn & GDL Reach Agreement
- The lengthy tariff dispute between Deutsche Bahn and the GDL union was resolved after more than four months.
- The core of the agreement is the reduction of working hours to a 35-hour week with a range of 35 to 40 hours until 2029.
- In addition to the working hour arrangement, a salary increase of 420 euros in two stages was agreed upon, along with an inflation compensation premium.
- The negotiations were marked by strikes and bargaining phases, ultimately leading to an agreement, avoiding strikes until the end of February 2026.
Schröder hopes that his good relationship with Putin could perhaps be helpful: “It is obvious that the war cannot end with a total defeat for one side or the ...
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Economic barometer: Industry remains the problem child of the German economy: From the DIW's perspective, everything points to stagnating economic development in ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/konjunktur/konjunkturbarometer-industrie-bleibt-sorgenkind-der-deutschen-wirtschaft/100028551.html
RKI protocols: Göring-Eckardt warns against “misuse” of Corona processing: “Not everything was wrong, not everything was right,” says Bundestag Vice President ...
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Stores and warehouses affected: Verdi calls for warning strikes at Kaufland and Lidl
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Quick Glance: Verdi Strike in Saarland Before Easter
- Verdi calls for strikes in Saarland's retail sector before Easter.
- Stores like Kaufland, H&M, and Ikea are affected.
- There is a significant gap between the union's demands and the employers' offers.
- Strikes impact Easter shopping and may lead to delivery delays.
Controversial Instagram post about Ramadan: Now Antonio Rüdiger speaks: The national soccer player is accused of Islamism from several sides for an Instagram ...
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1.5 degree target: From now on Germany lives on credit: Germany has used its fair share of the remaining carbon budget, according to a new analysis. In doing so ...
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ECB likely to start with 'moderate' rate cut this spring, Villeroy says: The European Central Bank (ECB) is likely to start off with a "moderate" interest rate ...
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The Union's hopes disappointed: Cannabis law signed - Release from Easter Monday: Will the controlled release of cannabis still be held up because the Federal ...
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Friedrich Merz and the Greens: secret meeting of the main opponents: CDU and Greens can imagine a black-green alliance in the future. In contrast to the SPD ...
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“There are 2.6 million Germans between the ages of 20 and 35 here, who do not have vocational qualifications.” ⚙️💼
We asked Germany’s Vice-Chancellor Robert ... Show more
Germany's debt will rise to 2.6 trillion euros in 2023: Last year, the mountain of debt in Germany grew by 62 billion euros to 2.6 trillion euros. The debt ratio ...
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Scholz supports Tesla expansion and condemns attack on power supply | DPA: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said he supports the planned expansion of the only ...
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"Tired of working and running the household": Why women are becoming "tradwives": If you're on social media, you'll come across them everywhere: women who are ...
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So-called Crimea affair: Public prosecutor's office brings charges against four Siemens employees
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Dröge proposes "Germany Investment Fund": The German economy is strong, but needs new impetus, says Green parliamentary group leader Dröge ...
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After the collective bargaining dispute has been settled: Lufthansa ground staff will receive up to 18 percent more salary
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Job market: number of unemployed falls in March: In March, 45,000 fewer people were unemployed than in the previous month. However, there was an increase ...
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Job cuts are imminent: Continental employees want to fight: The automotive supplier Continental wants to withdraw from Schwalbach and Wetzlar ...
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Germany's economy: Institutes drastically lower growth forecast: Germany's leading economic institutes have reduced their growth expectations for the current ...
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Federal Minister of Economics: Habeck speaks out in favor of an EU Commissioner for Defense
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“Headscarf not welcome” - what does labor law say?: "Unfortunately, staff wearing headscarves are not welcome in this district."
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There is sheer fear in Berlin - these "traffic light" exit scenarios are being played out
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Budget 2025: Saving on social issues? SPD leftists oppose Lindner: The 2025 budget is once again missing a double-digit billion sum. Finance Minister Christian ...
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Data confirms UK economy went into recession last year: Official figures confirmed Britain's economy entered a shallow recession last year ...
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Ulrich Vosgerau against Correctiv: Defeat in court - complaint dismissed: The court hearings on the Correctiv report "Secret plan against Germany" have now been ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/ulrich-vosgerau-gegen-correctiv-niederlage-vor-gericht-beschwerde-zurueckgewiesen-li.2200705
Accusation of greenwashing: Eurowings is no longer allowed to advertise flights as “CO₂ neutral”
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German mail service stops using domestic flights to transport letters after 63 years
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The situation in the morning: A Holocaust survivor worried - because of the AfD: Russia pays money to European politicians, the Easter marches get underway and a ...
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Maundy Thursday: More than just green sauce: We primarily associate Maundy Thursday with green sauce or eggs with spinach. But the meaning of the holiday goes ...
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Economy: Institutes lower economic forecast - "Economy battered": The forecast of the leading institutes shows: Things will initially be bad for the economy this ...
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German e-car skepticism endangers more jobs than combustion engine ban: The future of the German auto industry depends on electric cars. But skeptical customers ...
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Mercedes Is Liable for Emissions Cheating Device, Court Rules: Mercedes-Benz Group AG is liable to owners of some of its diesel cars that were equipped with a ...
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German bank freezes account of Jewish peace group: The Berliner Sparkasse bank has frozen the account of anti-zionist Jewish organisation.
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Too little stimulus for the economy: SPD leader Klingbeil sees Germany on the "completely wrong track" with the debt brake
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Artificial Intelligence Is Revolutionizing the Car Business: Today's most innovative car makers are integrating artificial intelligence into their cutting-edge ...
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The German government has decided to simplify the application process for new passports and ID cards. From April 2025, for example ... Show more
Funds for development policy should be drastically reduced: Finance Minister Lindner's savings requirements are even stricter than previously known ...
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OpenAI’s app store draws investors and students seeking artificial aids: CEO Sam Altman wants customised chatbots to supercharge its business but data suggests ...
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Fake sites and bots: These Russians work for the campaign against the West: Since 2022, there has been an information war against the West with fake sites and ...
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Quick Glance: Russian Propaganda: Unveiling Backers and Manipulation
- Russian data leaks reveal information about backers in social media and various groups.
- Putin confidantes lead media conglomerate with EU sanctions, major shareholder on sanction lists.
- Vadim C. blocks calls and provides vague answers regarding international networks and E-sport events.
- Massive Russian propaganda campaigns during international events and elections, adaptation to analysis methods.
Stuck: The Bloomberg Close, Europe Edition: Good afternoon. Here’s what you need to know to end your day.
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"That's not enough": FDP deputy threatens to veto the Ampel's pension plans: Finance Minister Christian Lindner was also involved in the pension reform plans ...
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Pros and cons: should politicians plan for more and more growth?: Economic institutes expect only mini growth for the current year. The question of how realistic ...
handelsblatt.com/meinung/kommentare/pro-und-contra-sollte-die-politik-mit-immer-mehr-wachstum-planen/100027987.html
Baltimore bridge collapse: How do I get out of a sinking car?: If a car falls into the water, it's important to act quickly. What you have to do - and what you ...
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Terror bureaucracy in the truest sense of the word: ARD embarked on an entertaining and bewildering journey into the world of crazy regulations in the bakery ...
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Have you noticed? The first e-buses are now rolling through Harburg: Hochbahn is currently testing four solo e-buses from the Mercedes Citaro series and another ...
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