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Federal President: Basic Law amendment for financial package comes into force: The billion-euro financial package for defense and infrastructure has cleared the ...
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Tax policy: SPD wants to raise taxes - | Coalition talks at working level collapsed
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Police in Saxony-Anhalt: Weapons and ammunition disappeared: Numerous weapons have disappeared from a collection of the Saxony-Anhalt State Office of Criminal ...
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Bundeswehr: Merz's confidant demands hundreds of thousands of Germans in uniform
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Quick Glance: Call for Major Troop Expansion in the Bundeswehr
- Roderich Kiesewetter advocates increasing the Bundeswehr to 460,000 soldiers and reserves in response to the Ukraine conflict.
- The German government plans to allocate hundreds of billions of euros for military modernization, including recruiting young individuals.
- Currently, there are 182,857 soldiers and 80,973 civilian employees in the Bundeswehr, which is insufficient for the proposed expansion.
- Kiesewetter suggests a constitutional amendment for conscription of both women and men to potentially establish a national service.
SZ.de 3h
A ban on the AfD is necessary: In the new Bundestag, the AfD has more power than ever. This makes it all the more important to tackle the party's ban now.
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The night in Ukraine: Kyiv thanks for German military aid: The Ukrainian president says the new German military aid will save lives. The Berlin budget committee ...
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Breaking news: Last hurdle cleared: Steinmeier signs Basic Law amendment for financial package
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Deutsche Bahn: The railway is saying goodbye to self-driving trains: Internal documents show: The state-owned company wants to shut down a number of future ...
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Germany clears €3 billion military aid for Ukraine: The Finance Ministry also plans to authorise commitments of €8.2 billion for the years 2026 to 2029 ...
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Quick Glance: Germany Approves €3 Billion Military Aid for Ukraine
- Germany's budget committee recently approved an additional €3 billion in military aid for Ukraine.
- Plans by the conservatives and Social Democrats lift a long-standing debt cap and include €2.5 billion for this year.
- The Finance Ministry also intends to authorize commitments of €8.2 billion for 2026 to 2029, raising the total to over €11 billion.
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha expressed gratitude for the support aimed at strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Lockdown anniversary: "The next pandemic will definitely come": The first lockdown in Germany began five years ago. Futurologist Hartwin Maas explains what the ...
handelsblatt.com/technik/medizin/lockdown-jahrestag-eine-naechste-pandemie-wird-mit-sicherheit-kommen/100114869.html
UN job: Green Party leader Brantner defends Baerbock and rejects accusations: Because Baerbock is likely to take over the presidency of the UN General Assembly ...
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Germany’s fiscal bazooka: Can a spending bonanza revive Europe’s largest economy?
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Positions in the Bundestag: The AfD will probably come away empty-handed again: The AfD is insisting on influential positions in the Bundestag ...
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Paid articlePaywallInterview with Danyal Bayaz: "We need a mental turning point": Billions in debt alone are not enough, says Baden-Württemberg's Finance Minister ...
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"Earth Hour": An hour of symbolic darkness for environmental protection: Darkness in the name of environmental protection: For "Earth Hour," the lights will go ...
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CDU/CSU and SPD: Points of contention in the coalition negotiations: Budget, migration, citizen's income, minimum wage, taxes, energy, climate ...
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Quick Glance: Debt Package and Potential Government Changes in Germany
- The one trillion euro debt package for defense, infrastructure, and climate neutrality was successfully passed, marking a significant victory for the SPD.
- Despite the package's approval, tensions remain within the SPD, particularly regarding migration policy and dissatisfaction with Friedrich Merz's chancellorship candidacy.
- There is a theoretical possibility of a red-green-red minority government if Merz fails to secure the necessary majority in the chancellor vote, potentially leading to political upheaval.
- However, a more likely scenario involves failed coalition negotiations prompting new elections, which could favor the formation of a leftist minority government.
Outgoing Transport Minister: Volker Wissing believes the FDP has become too distant from the people
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Basic Law amendment passed: Bundesrat approves financial package worth billions: Berlin, Washington, Brussels - everywhere. ntv reports from all the important ...
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Quick Glance: Bundesrat Faces Key Vote on Financial Package
- The Bundestag approved a historic credit package for defense, infrastructure, and climate protection.
- Implementation requires a two-thirds majority from the federal states, bolstered by the prospect of 100 billion euros for infrastructure.
- Resistance arises from some eastern states and the FDP, while support from Bavaria may prove crucial.
- Legal challenges, including emergency applications from the AfD and FDP, did not halt the Bundesrat's vote, though approval remains contentious.
Back to Russian gas? The outrage is great: Should Russian gas flow to Germany again after the end of the war in Ukraine? Approving statements by CDU politicians ...
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Angry letter, but also understanding: Rumblings among the CDU base: Merz makes many "furious"
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Experts wanted to cancel a holiday - | This one can Germans do without: Experts want to cancel a holiday for the debt package in order to save costs ...
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"That would be inexplicable": Giffey brushes off Esken's ministerial ambitions
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Fatal accident in Ludwigsburg: Second driver on the run after suspected car race: Police have arrested one suspect following the suspected car race in ...
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Quick Glance: Manhunt for Driver in Fatal Street Racing Incident
- Authorities are searching for the driver of a second vehicle involved in a fatal street race in Ludwigsburg.
- An investigation unit has been established, and an online tip portal has been launched for witnesses to provide information.
- The collision resulted in the deaths of a 23-year-old woman and her 22-year-old passenger, who died at the scene.
- The suspected driver of the first car has been arrested and is in custody, while the driver of the second car remains unidentified.
Christian Drosten: | "The personal strain was simply too high - | both professionally and privately"
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Aiwanger defends debt turnaround at Reutberg: "Otherwise I wouldn't be a minister anymore"
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CSU negotiator Dobrindt: The beta man without whom nothing works: During the election campaign, hardly anyone lashed out as harshly at the Greens and SPD as the ...
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Paid articlePaywall Rügen: Customs detains shadow fleet tanker "Eventin": German customs have detained the tanker "Eventin," which is part of the so-called Russian shadow fleet ...
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Quick Glance: Two Women Killed in Alleged Street Race Incident
- In Ludwigsburg, two uninvolved women lost their lives in an alleged street race.
- One driver has been arrested while the other remains at large.
- The women were hit by one of the racing vehicles as they left a gas station.
- Their car was severely damaged and trapped between trees after the collision.
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"I'd rather be alive than dead": Our columnist Ole Nymoen is being criticized in the press for not going to war for Germany. We asked him what he thinks ...
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"We promised a change in policy, not a traffic light coalition 2.0 with Chancellor Merz." Dispute over the asylum turnaround: "We promised a change in policy, not a traffic light coalition 2.0 with Chancellor Merz." - | Video - | WELT
Head of the Green Youth: Jette Nietzard polarizes with feminist all-out attack: "Bitches need justice": The spokesperson for the Green Youth has written a ...
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/jette-nietzard-polarisiert-mit-feministischem-rundumschlag-a-95131418-0228-41dc-88a1-188331fe54c7
Germany approves 3 bn euros in new Ukraine military aid: Germany on Friday approved three billion euros ($3.25 billion) in new military aid for Ukraine ...
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Ukraine: Committee approves over eleven billion euros in military aid to Ukraine: The Bundestag has approved an additional eleven billion euros for arms ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/ukraine-ausschuss-bewilligt-ueber-elf-milliarden-euro-ukraine-militaerhilfe/100115437.html
CDU leader disappoints five times: Mr. Merz, you owe us something!: The future coalition has forged the debt deal so well that even Donald Trump would have to ...
n-tv.de/politik/politik_wieduwilts_woche/Herr-Merz-Sie-schulden-uns-was-article25646748.html
The AfD won the election throughout Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania - | except in Kieve. What can we learn here? You can find out all this and more in ... Show more
Kretschmer calls for investments in the states' infrastructure: Defense, infrastructure, climate protection: The financial package from the CDU/CSU and SPD ...
tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/kretschmer-interview-bundesrat-100.html
Candidacy: Green parliamentary group leader issues Klöckner an ultimatum: Julia Klöckner wants to run for Bundestag President on behalf of the CDU/CSU ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/kandidatur-gruene-fraktionsspitze-stellt-kloeckner-ein-ultimatum/100115450.html
CDU/CSU's responsibility to govern: Friedrich Merz and the right-wing temptation
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Paid articlePaywallCrumbling Structures: These Are Berlin's Ten Most Dilapidated Bridges: Berlin alone will have to spend around one billion euros on its crumbling bridges over ...
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Paid articlePaywallAfD politician causes unrest at Mercedes-Benz - | "incompatible with the values": Baden-Württemberg AfD MP Miguel Klauß works as a buyer at Mercedes-Benz in ...
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Quick Glance: AfD Politician Sparks Controversy at Mercedes-Benz
- AfD politician Miguel Klauß, employed at Mercedes-Benz, creates internal unrest due to discriminatory statements.
- A formal employee complaint highlights that Klauß's public comments violate the principles of respectful coexistence.
- Mercedes-Benz distances itself from Klauß's political views, which are seen as incompatible with the company's values.
- The company states that disciplinary actions, including termination, may occur for relevant employee misconduct.
Bundestag: AfD plans protest at Gysi's inauguration speech as senior president
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Trade association supports proposal for maximum weekly working hours: Currently, employees are allowed to work a maximum of eight hours a day ...
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Job cuts: Those who change careers can be successful: Germany's industry is announcing one job cut after another. This even presents an opportunity ...
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Now it's finally happening: Bölschefest completely canceled - | Reasons and reactions
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Decision by a tenth: Preuß wins the sprint in Oslo and the small crystal globe: Just 0.2 seconds separated Franziska Preuß from her pursuer Lou Jeanmonnot at the ...
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FDP in the fight for survival: The lone fighter: Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann is the last Liberal with a public impact. In order to keep the party alive ...
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Saskia Esken under pressure: Is the SPD party leader on call?: Behind the scenes, voices within the SPD are growing louder calling for Saskia Esken's ...
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Anti-Trump tour by Sanders and AOC: "We'll kick these bastards out": Dark times for US Democrats: Poll numbers are plummeting, and there's no solution to ...
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Quick Glance: Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders Rally Democrats
- Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders criticized both Trump and their own party, calling for stronger support for the working class.
- They urged voters to back Democrats committed to social justice and a populist agenda.
- Frustration over the Democrats' passive response to Trump was evident, especially following Schumer's support for a Republican funding bill.
- Ocasio-Cortez faced pressure from colleagues to consider a potential primary challenge against Schumer in 2028.
Commentary: Germany is back: The Bundesrat has passed the largest debt package in German history. Pessimists are once again predicting the downfall of the West ...
handelsblatt.com/meinung/kommentare/kommentar-deutschland-ist-zurueck/100115361.html
T-Online 21h
Bielefeld: Man attacks people with a knife: A man attacked two people on the street in Bielefeld with a knife, seriously injuring them ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/panorama/kriminalitaet/id_100646910/bielefeld-mann-greift-menschen-mit-messer-an.html
The majority of people in Germany accuse the CDU/CSU and Merz of deceiving voters on the issue of debt. This is shown by the current ZDF political barometer ... Show more
Annalena Baerbock wants to reach new heights as a UN diplomat: The outgoing German Foreign Minister, contrary to her announcements, does not intend to cut back - ...
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AfD fails in urgent motion against Bundesrat vote on financial package: The AfD wanted to stop the vote on the CDU/CSU and SPD financial package in the Bundesrat ...
stern.de/politik/deutschland/afd-scheitert-mit-eilantrag-gegen-bundesratsabstimmung-zu-finanzpaket-35571332.html
Quick Glance: AfD's Urgent Motion Against Financial Package Fails Again
- The AfD's urgent motion against the Bundesrat vote on the financial package was rejected.
- The Karlsruhe court ruled that the vote in the Bundesrat could proceed after the Bundestag had already approved it.
- Stephan Brandner from the AfD announced that further legal actions against the Federal President are being considered.
- Previously, the Federal Constitutional Court dismissed several motions against the special sessions of the Bundestag.
Budget Committee releases additional Ukraine aid: Ukraine can count on further military aid from Germany: Following the vote on the debt-financed financial ...
tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/haushaltsausschuss-ukraine-hilfe-100.html
Quick Glance: Germany Approves Billion-Euro Aid Package for Ukraine
- The Bundestag's budget committee has approved a billion-euro military aid package for Ukraine.
- The package includes three billion euros for this year and up to 8.3 billion euros for 2026 to 2029 to support Ukraine's defense against Russia.
- This decision sends a strong message to Russia and underscores Germany's commitment to security in Europe.
- Additional weapons, including air defense systems and drones, are set to be delivered to Ukraine within this year.
What Baerbock is doing is a mess, and it's common practice in companies.: Annalena Baerbock is only criticized because she's a woman. The reason? T is ...
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Paid articlePaywall Special funds: These debacles should serve as a warning to Friedrich Merz: 500 billion euros for infrastructure, unlimited debt for defense: The Bundesrat has ...
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BBC 14h
England vs Albania LIVE: World Cup 2026 Qualifier score, lineups, radio & updates
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Job cuts at Mercedes: Car giant pays up to €500,000 for termination: The automotive industry is forced to cut costs and is cutting jobs. Mercedes-Benz now wants ...
fr.de/wirtschaft/mercedes-bis-zu-500-000-euro-abfindung-bei-freiwilliger-kuendigung-zr-93639629.html
Quick Glance: Mercedes Offers High Severance Payments for Layoffs
- Mercedes-Benz aims to reduce staff through generous severance packages that can reach up to 500,000 euros.
- Voluntary employees can expect substantial severance payments within a limited timeframe from April to July 2024, with a team leader having 30 years of service potentially receiving over 500,000 euros.
- Key employees are excluded from this offer, and the severance program is expected to conclude by March 2026, while job security for 91,000 workers has been extended until the end of 2034.
- Severance payments are subject to income tax, resulting in significant amounts owed to the tax authorities.
Trailer loaded with eggs catches fire on the A3: A truck trailer loaded with eggs caught fire on the A3 in Lower Franconia. The A3 near Waldaschaff ...
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Mercedes: Car manufacturer pays up to €500,000 for voluntary terminations in some cases
handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/mercedes-autobauer-zahlt-teils-500000-euro-fuer-freiwillige-kuendigungen/100115185.html
Bundestag: Majority sees new debt as voter deception by the CDU/CSU: Many voters see the financial package as a deception. Approval for Friedrich Merz as ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/bundestag-mehrheit-sieht-neue-schulden-als-waehlertaeuschung-durch-union/100115390.html
Ukraine aid: Budget committee releases further billions: Ukraine will receive another billion-dollar package from Germany. The Budget Committee of the outgoing ...
stern.de/politik/deutschland/ukraine-hilfe--haushaltsausschuss-gibt-weitere-milliarden-frei-35572928.html
SZ.de 21h
Annalena Baerbock: What remains after three years as Foreign Minister?: Clear principles, constant conflict with the Chancellor, and two major crises: Annalena ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/annalena-baerbock-bilanz-aussenministerin-berlin-nahost-asyl-uno-li.3223123
Debt-ridden Chancellor Merz: Now he must deliver on migration: After breaking his promise on the debt brake, the future German Chancellor Merz must at least ...
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Quick Glance: Merz Under Pressure: Migration as a Key Issue
- Friedrich Merz faces a critical turning point in German politics, as his political survival depends on improving citizens' sense of security.
- The Bundestag approved an investment package exceeding one trillion euros, seen as a reversal of the Union's previous stance.
- Merz compromised his credibility even before taking office and must deliver on migration to prevent the AfD from becoming the strongest party.
- Challenges in migration policy and reform implementation require Merz to adopt a clear strategy to regain voter trust.
Grenades, drones, air defense: Budget Committee approves new weapons package for Ukraine
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/ukraine-haushaltsausschuss-des-20-bundestages-genehmigt-neues-waffenpaket-a-c65f4794-c2d4-4449-811f-21d1bbccce80
T-Online 20h
Security after attacks: First cities cancel festivals.: After several attacks in Germany, organizers are growing concerned that they can no longer fully ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/panorama/gesellschaft/id_100644054/sicherheit-nach-anschlaegen-erste-staedte-sagen-volksfeste-ab.html
Germany: National Security Council for more security: Germany must rethink its strategic position. A National Security Council could provide crucial assistance ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/deutschland-nationaler-sicherheitsrat-fuer-mehr-sicherheit-110369004.html
Paid articlePaywall Conscription: Higher salaries are more cost-effective: Volunteers instead of conscription: According to the Ifo Institute, it would be cheaper for the state to ...
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Climate change: Glaciers are losing mass at a record pace: Glaciers are shrinking dramatically worldwide. 450 billion tons of ice were lost within three years ...
stern.de/panorama/wetter/klimawandel--gletscher-verlieren-masse-im-rekordtempo-35571054.html
Federal Council approves historic financial package: The financial package, which provides for a significant increase in military spending ...
de.euronews.com/2025/03/21/bundesrat-stimmt-historischem-finanzpaket-zu
Scrap tanker from Russia remains stuck in the Baltic Sea: Germany confiscates assets worth millions
fr.de/wirtschaft/putins-millionen-wohl-beschlagnahmt-schrottanker-aus-russland-steckt-fest-zr-93639588.html
Mercedes-Benz: Car manufacturer pays some employees 500,000 euros in severance pay
wiwo.de/unternehmen/auto/mercedes-benz-autobauer-zahlt-mitarbeitern-teils-500000-euro-abfindung/100115445.html
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