Weidel at the Quadrell: Three against one - | Trouble over migration and Ukraine: On Sunday evening, the candidates for chancellor of the four strongest parties ...
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Quick Glance: Politicians Clash: Focus on Democracy
- In the TV format 'Quadrell', the leading candidates from SPD, CDU, and Greens debated against the AfD and their campaigner J.D. Vance.
- The three established parties emphasized their rejection of the AfD as a central message for defending democracy.
- Friedrich Merz sharply criticized Alice Weidel for her stance on the Ukraine war, characterizing the AfD as a right-wing radical party.
- While the topics offered little surprise, a consensus emerged among the candidates in their condemnation of populist positions.
Shortly before the federal election: Weidel calls AfD distancing itself from Höcke a "mistake"
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Quick Glance: Weidel Praises Höcke: A Strategic Shift for AfD
- Alice Weidel, the leader of the AfD, regrets the 2017 party exclusion process against Björn Höcke, considering him a suitable candidate for a ministerial role.
- In an interview, Weidel states that the exclusion was excessive and describes Höcke as grounded and educated.
- Höcke is recognized as an extreme right figure and led the AfD to become the strongest party in the 2024 Thuringian state election.
- Weidel's positive remarks about Höcke seem to indicate a new strategy aimed at mobilizing far-right voters.
Quadrell (RTL): Weidel fires against Scholz: "Put that behind your ears!": It only takes a few minutes for the sparks to fly in the Quadrell. The Chancellor and ...
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After the attack in Munich: Söder wants a deportation flight every week - | Greens reject demand
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Exploratory talks or election campaign against Habeck? Merz irritates in TV Quadrell
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"Trump is exactly the right person": Weidel praises the US President and his Vice President
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Quick Glance: Alice Weidel: China's New Political Icon
- Alice Weidel, co-leader of the AfD, has gained remarkable popularity in China due to her long stay and supposed experiences with Chinese culture.
- Although Weidel speaks little about her time in China in German media, she is revered there as the 'Iron Lady,' and her political stance on the country is viewed positively.
- The AfD aims to enhance economic ties with China, which resonates well on Chinese social media, while criticism of other German parties increases.
- Weidel's nationalist views and support from figures like Elon Musk contribute to her positive image in China, despite controversies surrounding the AfD.
"Exclusion completely exaggerated": Weidel can imagine Höcke as minister: The AfD Thuringia is considered to be firmly right-wing extremist. State leader Höcke ...
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Quick Glance: Weidel Supports Höcke as Minister Candidate
- Alice Weidel, the AfD leader, considers Björn Höcke a potential minister.
- She stated that she has a good relationship with Höcke and finds him suitable.
- Weidel criticized the previous party exclusion process against Höcke as a mistake.
- She also questioned the independence of the judiciary after Höcke was labeled a 'fascist.'
TV debate: Merz sees SPD or Greens as possible partners: In the TV round of the candidates for chancellor, CDU leader Merz builds bridges to the SPD and the ...
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After attack: Seriously injured mother and child die: It is now certain: the attack on a demonstration in Munich has claimed two lives. A woman from Munich and ...
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Quick Glance: Tragic Munich Attack: Two Dead, Many Injured
- In Munich, a man drove a car into a group of demonstrators, resulting in numerous injuries and the deaths of a 37-year-old woman and her 2-year-old daughter.
- The suspect, Afghan asylum seeker Farhad N., is in custody and faces charges of attempted murder and bodily harm, with investigations suggesting an Islamist motive.
- Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that the perpetrator would be deported after serving his sentence and emphasized the need to condemn and prevent such acts.
- The Federal Prosecutor's Office has taken over the investigation, with 39 injured reported, as authorities work to clarify the motives behind the attack.
Quadrell in the live ticker: +++ 20:22 The Chancellor has the first word +++: Berlin, Washington, Brussels - | everywhere. ntv reports from all the important ...
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Quick Glance: Chancellor Candidates Face Off in Upcoming TV Debate
- On February 16, Chancellor candidates Olaf Scholz, Friedrich Merz, Alice Weidel, and Robert Habeck will face off in a TV roundtable.
- Prior to this, Sahra Wagenknecht, Christian Lindner, and Gregor Gysi will be questioned to present their political views.
- The debate will be moderated by Günther Jauch and Pinar Atalay, promising a dynamic and interactive discussion.
- The federal election is scheduled for February 23, with the Union currently leading in the polls.
Alice Weidel evades question about Gauland's "fly shit" statement: In the television debate between the four candidates for chancellor, a dispute has ...
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Federal President with video message: Steinmeier appeals to the German people: In a video message, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier speaks directly to ...
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Kubicki bang: “I don’t have to let the 28-year-old Green lout explain it to me…”: Wolfgang Kubicki takes a hard line against the Greens at the FDP party ...
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Selenskyj rejects Trump deal - raw materials only in return for security guarantees
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Quadrell (RTL): Viewers on 180 - | "It's so hard to bear!": The "Quadrell" took place on RTL for the federal election. But in between, not only the ...
derwesten.de/politik/quadrell-rtl-bundestagswahl-habeck-merz-id301377721.html

Weidel takes a swipe at Habeck when asked about the debt brake: Alice Weidel calculates which government spending she would like to save in order to pay for the ...
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"Not chancellor for much longer anyway": Vance apparently plans affront against Scholz at security conference in Munich
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Police operation in Lower Saxony: 19-year-old attacked with a knife and critically injured
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Rift in transatlantic relations: Scholz is pushing for European involvement in Ukraine peace talks
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Quick Glance: Victims' Family Opposes Exploitation After Munich Attack
- The family of the Munich attack victims opposes the exploitation of the deaths of mother and daughter.
- The two-year-old girl and her 37-year-old mother died from injuries sustained in what is believed to be an Islamist attack.
- Bavarian Minister President Söder calls for negotiations with the Taliban regarding deportation flights for obligated Afghan nationals.
- Chancellor Scholz announced the deportation of the attacker after serving his sentence, while the Taliban express willingness for cooperation.
German conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz on Saturday joined his domestic political rivals in condemning U.S. Vice President JD Vance's attack on ... Show more
Jan van Aken: "Many jobs can be organized in shorter working hours": Most politicians are calling for people to work more. Jan van Aken from the Left Party wants ...
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The situation in the morning: Alice Weidel is now part of it: The normalization of the AfD is progressing. Donald Trump humiliates the Europeans ...
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Baerbock reacts emotionally to a mother's question: "Nobody would have imagined this five years ago"
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Traffic light coalition ends: Christian Lindner would no longer invite Olaf Scholz to his wedding
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Federal election campaign 2025: Merz makes a surprisingly clear statement about possible coalition partners
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Berlin, Mainz, Düsseldorf: Tens of thousands of people demonstrate against the right
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In an attacking mood - | Oliver Pocher hits out at Amira Aly and Stefan Raab: Oliver Pocher once again doesn't mince his words: In two new interviews he hits ...
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Merz: Differences between the USA and Europe are taking on a "new quality": The appearance of US Vice President JD Vance at the Munich Security Conference is ...
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Robert Habeck does not trust Merz to lead a progressive government: The Green Party's candidate for chancellor speaks in an interview about his kitchen table ...
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Loïc Meillard wins the gold medal in the slalom. The Romand wins the 13th World Championship medal for Switzerland. He wins ahead of the Norwegian Atle Lie ... Show more
Election campaign ticker: Union and Greens gain ground in new survey: After the attack in Munich with two dead and over 30 injured, Bavaria's Prime Minister ...
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Federal election: CDU paints a new bogeyman - | "Horror vision for Germany": Before the federal election, everything points to a CDU/CSU election victory ...
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Nord Stream 2: New revelations incriminate top politicians like Scholz: A new book on Nord Stream 2 uncovers explosive methods, tricks and rule-breaking by ...
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Demonstrations in Germany: Commemoration in Munich - | "A Nazi!", shout the activists
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Fatal attack in Villach - | three victims in intensive care: After the knife attack on passers-by in Villach, Austria, three victims have to be treated in ...
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Quick Glance: Fatal Stabbing Incident in Villach Shocks Austria
- A 23-year-old Syrian refugee attacked pedestrians in Villach, resulting in the death of a 14-year-old boy.
- Police reported five injuries, two of which are serious, while investigating the circumstances of the attack.
- A courageous food delivery worker from Syria intervened, helping to apprehend the attacker.
- Politicians are calling for measures to prevent such incidents and a review of migration policies.
Christian Lindner: | "Without the FDP, Friedrich Merz is in for a rude awakening"
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Shortest show of all time - | Sarah Engels triumphs in "Beat the Star": In the TV duel "Beat the Star", Sarah Engels prevailed against Evelyn Burdecki ...
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TV-Quadrell: Merz is in favor of a smartphone ban in primary schools: Friedrich Merz speaks out in "Das Quadrell" in favor of a smartphone ban in primary schools ...
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Forsa survey on the quadrangle / Viewers see Friedrich Merz as the winner: Berlin (ots) - | Friedrich Merz is the winner of the RTL/ntv election quadrangle ...
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Schade's early goal gives Brentford 1-0 win at West Ham
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After the deadly attack in Munich: Söder calls for negotiations with the Taliban for deportations
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Merz on the possible coalition: | "I'm definitely ruling out the AfD": The current poll results put the Union ahead by around 30 percent. When asked who Merz ...
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Final spurt in the election campaign: These coalition variants are conceivable for Merz in the Bundestag
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These coalition variants would be conceivable for Merz in the Bundestag: If the CDU becomes the strongest force in the election, it will probably also provide ...
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Comment on Fiél's dismissal: Is the problem at Hertha BSC one level higher?: Hertha BSC has dismissed coach Cristian Fiél. But is that really enough to get ...
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Quick Glance: Coaching Change Looms at Hertha BSC After Defeat
- Hertha coach Cristian Fiél faces potential dismissal after a fourth consecutive loss.
- Stefan Leitl is in talks to succeed him, with discussions at a final stage.
- Sport director Benjamin Weber highlights the importance of results in football and plans to analyze the situation.
- The team has won only once in the last nine games and risks falling further in the standings.
Quick Glance: Scholz Announces Deportation of Munich Attack Suspect
- Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the deportation of the suspected attacker following the deadly incident in Munich.
- The attack resulted in the deaths of a 37-year-old woman and her two-year-old daughter as they succumbed to their injuries.
- Scholz emphasized the importance of condemning such acts and setting a sign of unity.
- Investigators suspect an Islamist motive, and the 24-year-old driver is currently in custody.
Quadrell in live check: How Scholz, Merz, Weidel & Habeck are doing: One week before the election, the candidates for chancellor will meet face-to-face ...
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Baerbock: Change the debt brake to save Europe's peace: Europe must not allow itself to be confused by the confusing behavior of the USA and must continue to ...
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Gerhart Baum dead - | FDP loses "uncomfortable source of inspiration": He represented the left-liberal wing of the FDP like no other and was Interior Minister ...
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Quick Glance: Gerhart Baum: A Life Dedicated to Democracy and Rights
- Gerhart Baum, former Federal Minister and FDP politician, passed away at the age of 92.
- He was known for his unwavering convictions and continued advocating for human rights and against state surveillance into his old age.
- Baum witnessed significant historical events, including the bombing of Dresden and RAF terrorism, and remained a critical voice within his party.
- He warned of threats to Western democracies but still viewed Germany as having a stable democracy.
What annoys the chancellor candidates the most?: Pinar Atalay and Günther Jauch ask the chancellor candidates some tough questions in a short question and answer ...
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Markus Söder faces the discussion! Energy, climate, Bavaria - | on Tuesday, February 18th, 2:00 p.m. - | 3:00 p.m., Prime Minister Markus Söder will speak ... Show more
🔊 "It's a banned Nazi slogan. So it is a bit difficult not to see the parallels and not to see that the supporters of the AfD are kind of testing the ... Show more
Germany's election tests a far-right firewall | Reuters
Germany's election tests a far-right firewall | Reuters
Weidel met Chinese ambassador in secret, CDU man calls it "unusual": Alice Weidel held secret meetings with Chinese ambassador Wu Ken in Berlin ...
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Quick Glance: Weidel's Secret Meetings with Chinese Ambassador Revealed
- Alice Weidel, leader of the AfD, held secret meetings with Chinese Ambassador Wu Ken in Berlin, raising concerns about her connections to the Chinese government.
- Weidel, known in China as the 'Iron Lady,' reportedly maintained regular contacts with Wu Ken that were not listed in her official calendar.
- The meetings took place at Wu Ken's heavily guarded private residence, with Weidel not disclosing the content of their discussions, except for her interest in China's perspective on Ukraine.
- Security experts express concerns over potential Chinese influence on Weidel, while the Chinese embassy did not respond to inquiries regarding the meetings.
Speech by US Vice President Vance: Hubert Aiwanger does not understand criticism: US Vice President JD Vance has caused much outrage with his controversial ...
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Federal election: Scholz's self-confidence despite poll lows: The social democratic chancellor has always done well in his political life with autosuggestion ...
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The death of the child and his mother must finally wake up politics.: The suffering is almost unbearable. The measures proposed by Friedrich Merz would not have ...
handelsblatt.com/meinung/kommentare/der-tod-des-kindes-und-seiner-mutter-muss-die-politik-endgueltig-aufwecken/100107924.html

TV quadrel: Two against one against one: A lively chancellor attacks the AfD. Friedrich Merz uses pathos and Robert Habeck says what he has learned from the FDP ...
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Christian Lindner is completely rude in TV show - | "Disrespectful question": Christian Lindner answered a number of questions in a TV debate on the federal ...
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Quick Glance: Lindner Emphasizes FDP Resolve Ahead of Election
- Christian Lindner expresses concerns about the FDP's election prospects and a potential terrorist attack.
- Despite challenges, he remains optimistic as polls show the FDP at five percent and considers possible coalition partners.
- Lindner criticizes the 'political left' and regards it as the FDP's best election ally, while focusing on citizens' issues.
- He addresses various topics from migration to education, receiving support from young voters who appreciate his steadfastness.
Gooooold! 🥇 Franziska Preuß becomes world champion in the biathlon pursuit. Flawless shooting, what an achievement! 🖤❤️💛 ✨ 10th place for Selina Grotian ✨ 23rd ... Show more
Trivialization of the Nazi era: Scholz rejects interference from Vance: The tone between the USA and Germany is getting harsher at the Munich Security Conference ...
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Federal election ticker: What is the CDU's position on the AfD, Mr Merz? - | The "Quadrell" in the live ticker
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ESC preliminary round started: Stefan Raab says first place is the goal: Germany is looking for an entry for the Eurovision Song Contest. The first candidates ...
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AfD: What motivates non-German members to be in the party?: Being involved in the AfD as a foreigner or as a German with a migration background may seem like a ...
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"Botox face": Stefan Raab takes a sharp shot at RTL colleague: Stefan Raab is back on German television! He is celebrating his premiere on free TV with his show ...
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AfD-Chrupalla plays his role perfectly - | and lets critics down in ARD show: Tino Chrupalla played his role skillfully and perfidiously in the new ARD format ...
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Quick Glance: Chrupalla Shines in ARD Show Despite Critical Queries
- AfD leader Tino Chrupalla faced critical questions from voters on the talk show "Hart aber fair 360," but he adeptly shifted his positions.
- A key point of contention was whether Hitler could be classified as a leftist, leading to ambiguous and contradictory responses from Chrupalla.
- YouTube critic Tim Jacken attempted to challenge Chrupalla with logical arguments, yet the AfD leader consistently deflected and revealed inconsistent views.
- Chrupalla concluded the discussion by suggesting the show could have been more controversial, displaying a sense of triumph.
"Turning point" between Europe and the USA: Habeck to Vance: | "Mind your own business"
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Deutsche Bahn and EVG - | Collective agreement in place - | Warning strikes averted
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