Special session on nuclear phase-out: FDP MP sees no wrongdoing on the part of Economics Minister Habeck
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Quick Glance: CDU Official Demands Halt to Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning
- A revelation from "Cicero" magazine indicates that the decision for Germany's nuclear phase-out was primarily driven by green anti-nuclear activists, sparking harsh criticism towards Economy Minister Robert Habeck.
- The Economy Ministry refutes the "Cicero" portrayal, emphasizing that decisions were based on transparent and open-ended evaluations.
- The CDU and FDP criticize Habeck, calling for clarification and a reassessment of the nuclear power plant decommissioning.
- Experts and politicians express concerns over potential public misrepresentation and the erosion of trust in the government due to the revelations from the documents.
Robert Habeck under pressure: Germany's nuclear phase-out was about ideology: Internal correspondence shows: At the height of the energy crisis ...
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Quick Glance: German Exit from Nuclear Energy: Ideology Over Pragmatism
- During an energy crisis, green ministries in Germany pushed through the nuclear energy phaseout, disregarding warnings and prioritizing ideological goals over energy security.
- Internal communications reveal that high-ranking green officials ignored and twisted facts to advance the nuclear phaseout, even if it raised safety concerns.
- The origins of the energy transition were not primarily focused on climate change but aimed to eliminate nuclear energy and transition to renewables and coal.
- The decommissioned nuclear power plants now serve as monuments to a green misstep that led Germany into an energy policy tragedy, potentially hindering the construction of new nuclear power plants.
Galeria closes 16 of its 92 department stores: Of the approximately 12,800 people the company employs, 11,400 are expected to keep their jobs ...
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FDP in crisis: The wrong track of traffic light criticism - Lindner's double problem
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Quick Glance: FDP in Crisis: Misguided Criticism – Lindner's Double Trouble
- The FDP criticizes its own government and is in crisis. The role of opposition is damaging the party's reputation.
- The FDP struggles to assert itself against other parties. Liberalism in Germany is often misinterpreted.
- The FDP faces internal challenges and needs to strengthen its position within the government. The party struggles to assert itself against coalition partners.
- Under Christian Lindner, the FDP faces difficulties in maintaining a clear stance. Internal conflicts and clumsy communication lead to tensions within the party.
Rebuilding Ukraine with an international skilled labour initiative ｜ DPA: German Development Minister Svenja Schulze has announced plans to support the ...
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56 percent at the beginning of the year: Renewables are producing more and more electricity in Germany
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Formula 1: Nico Hülkenberg will drive for Audi in the future: Audi will enter Formula 1 in 2026. With Nico Hülkenberg, the team has already signed a prominent ...
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Kremlin designed concept to achieve “majority in elections at all levels” for AfD
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No progress: Neither train nor car are suitable means of transport in Bonn
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German unemployment seen rising to highest level in almost a decade: Germany's economic weakness is finally taking a toll on the labour market ...
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After Robert Habeck's statements in a special meeting on the nuclear phase-out, "many questions have not been answered," says the Union parliamentary group's ... Show more
Lots of money, no control: Court of Auditors accuses Wissing of “hasty” rail reform
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Legal lower limit: Klingbeil demands significantly higher minimum wage: Will the minimum wage soon rise to 14 or even 15 euros? If SPD leader Klingbeil has his ...
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Formula 1 | Decision made? Sauber apparently throws Bottas and Zhou out: The Formula 1 driver market is slowly gaining momentum. The rumor mill is getting hotter ...
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A young girl was on her way to school when an unknown man suddenly grabbed her from behind and covered her mouth. It didn't stop there.www ... Show more
Five attacks on school children: Attempted kidnapping of a twelve-year-old in Lichterfelde
Five attacks on school children: Attempted kidnapping of a twelve-year-old in Lichterfelde
Tagesschau does not mention the scandal in the Habeck Ministry at all: If the Federal Ministry of Economics and the Federal Environment Ministry are possibly ...
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Rheinmetall: Cologne tests loading curbs in practice - Golem.de: Rheinmetall and the city of Cologne have given the starting signal for a charging infrastructure ...
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Ingrid Robeyns: "Nobody earns more than 10 million euros - not even a saint": How much is too much money? So far, hardly anyone has wanted to answer the question ...
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Job fears in the automotive industry: electromobility forces job cuts: The automotive industry is one of the largest employers in Germany. But electromobility is ...
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📸 “I'll give you €100 if, when she's finished on the phone, you ask Ursula if she was talking to that bloke from Pfizer.”
That's our caption contest entry ... Show more
Meet the world’s newest superheroes: Seagull Boy, Alcohol Man and the Incredible Kebab – POLITICO
Meet the world’s newest superheroes: Seagull Boy, Alcohol Man and the Incredible Kebab – POLITICO
China espionage | After the AfD scandal: This is how Germany allowed spies: There is great excitement in Germany after several suspected Chinese espionage cases ...
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How the state punishes motherhood. 👉 Discrimination in the public service: How the state punishes motherhood - taz.de
German rail traffic paralysed after thieves steal electrical cables: Electrical cable thieves paralysed train service in parts of western Germany overnight ...
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C&A in Weiden is not closing: The fashion group C&A wanted to close the store in Weiden by spring 2025 at the latest. Now the company has surprisingly announced ...
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Quick Glance: C&A Store in Weiden Will Not Close
- The planned closure of the C&A store in Weiden in spring 2025 has been unexpectedly reversed.
- The company does not disclose specific reasons for this decision.
- C&A is following a growth strategy with the 'One C&A Growth plan' and aims to open 100 new stores in Europe.
- Continuous evaluation of locations and optimization of space concepts are part of the company's strategy.
Stuttgart Spring Festival: What do you get for ten euros on the Wasen?: Stuttgart Spring Festival: What do you get for ten euros on the Wasen? - News from ...
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Viral Tiktok Video: Can't Find a Job Because of Tattoos?: Experts told Business Insider how likely it is that you won't get a job because of your tattoos.
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Maximilian Krah: Public Prosecutor General's Office initiates preliminary investigations
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Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
Large corporation announces job cuts and wants to close several plants: Thyssenkrupp Schulte has announced significant job cuts and also wants to close several ...
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Passengers on a #Lufthansa flight to Los Angeles went through a scary 20 minutes when their plane tried to touch down at the city's airport on Tuesday.
Big pension increase in the summer but was that it?: Pensions will rise more sharply in July than previously thought. But the increases could shrink ...
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VW, BMW and Mercedes continue to fall: “The German car manufacturers are in a trap”
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Railway closes ICE route from Frankfurt to Cologne due to renovation: Deutsche Bahn has to renovate the high-speed line from Frankfurt to Cologne ...
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China summons German ambassador after spying arrests: The German ambassador to China was summoned by Beijing on Thursday in response to several arrests in ...
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At the start of the “Petersberg Climate Dialogue”, the Federal Foreign Minister called for more money to be invested in climate protection ... Show more
Petersberg Climate Dialogue: Baerbock calls for more money for international climate protection
Petersberg Climate Dialogue: Baerbock calls for more money for international climate protection
Rampup costs weigh on Q1 but Airbus hikes A350 output goal: Airbus posted weaker-than-expected first-quarter operating profit and cashflow as it hires more staff ...
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Master training in Hesse should be free - But not directly: Hesse wants to make the championship title more attractive. A step is planned to underline the ...
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Marco Buschmann presents ten-point plan against bureaucracy burnout: Bureaucracy from Brussels is annoying Germany's companies. Justice Minister Marco Buschmann ...
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An innkeeper from Westhausen (Ostalbkreis) charges a euro fine against food waste on his salad buffet.
Quick Glance: Combatting Food Waste: Penalty at the Salad Buffet
- Restaurant owner Frank Hauber from Westhausen introduces penalty for unfinished plates to reduce food waste.
- Hauber was tired of wasted food and implemented a one euro penalty at the salad buffet three years ago.
- The initiative led to a reduction in food waste and encouraged guests to be more mindful of their food choices.
- The penalty system was successful, resulting in minimal food wastage and positive feedback from guests.
Arian from Bremervörde: Search now also with light cones and children's songs: There is still no trace of little Arian, who disappeared near Bremervörde ...
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How the Greens discovered patriotism: What the Greens never wanted to be, they now deny others the ability to be. About an astonishing transformation that can be ...
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Germany Supports Swedish Push for EU Ban of Russian LNG: Just days after Swedish calls to sanction imports of Russian liquefied natural gas ...
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Location debate: Are taxes in Germany really too high?: Work is more expensive in Germany than in almost any other industrial country. On average ...
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Bremen/Lower Saxony Express Cross: New trains will run from 2025: The state local transport company has ordered 34 new double-decker trains for the Bremen/Lower ...
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Environmental pollution: 56 large corporations are responsible for half of the world's plastic waste
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The cost of school bags is high and people who are already struggling to make ends meet cannot afford them.
The economics minister has increased the growth expectations in Germany “moderately to 0.3 percent”. Nevertheless, further reforms are necessary ... Show more
Economy: Habeck expects slightly more growth again - and has new plans
Economy: Habeck expects slightly more growth again - and has new plans
Deutsche Bank first-quarter profit jumps 10% as investment bank outperforms: Deutsche Bank posted on Thursday a better-than-expected 10% increase in ...
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Quick Glance: Deutsche Bank Increases Quarterly Profit by 10 Percent
- Deutsche Bank surpasses expectations in the first quarter of 2024 with a profit of 2 billion euros before taxes and 1.5 billion euros after taxes.
- CEO Christian Sewing expresses satisfaction, citing the best results since 2013, emphasizing discipline in meeting cost targets, and the strong capital base.
- Revenue in investment banking increases significantly, particularly through trading in bonds, currencies, and large loans.
- Deutsche Bank invests in buying back its own shares, raises dividends, and plans job cuts to keep costs below 20 billion euros.
Klimt's 'Portrait of Miss Lieser' fetches $32 million euros at auction: Gustav Klimt's "Portrait of Miss Lieser", a painting of a young woman left unfinished ...
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Quick Glance: Klimt's 'Portrait of Miss Lieser' Sells for $32 Million Euros at Auction
- Klimt's 'Portrait of Miss Lieser' sells for $32 million euros at auction despite subject's uncertainty.
- The painting depicts a young woman in a turquoise dress and floral gown against a red background.
- The current owners reached a 'fair and just solution' with the legal successors of the Lieser family.
- The painting's history post-Klimt's death and during the Nazi era raises significant questions.
New study: For one in two people, their search for an apartment takes longer than a year
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Habeck's secret nuclear files: How green ideologues determine our energy policy: Secret files from Robert Habeck's ministry show how influential Green Party ...
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Investigation process is being examined: Krah's China course is even offensive to AfD politicians
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Opel boss: Electric car market holds its own even without subsidies - AUTO BILD: The end of e-car funding has led to uncertainty. Opel is also noticing ...
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The German government plans to resume cooperation with the UN Agency for Palestinians in Gaza, the foreign and development ministries said in a joint statement ... Show more
Germany signals it will resume funding UN agency for Palestinians | Reuters
Germany signals it will resume funding UN agency for Palestinians | Reuters
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
Economic growth: When 0.1 percent turns the mood around: Robert Habeck sees signs of economic recovery. Some developments do indeed give hope ...
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Paid articlePaid Mercedes-Benz to launch luxury electric van for Chinese market: Mercedes-Benz is planning to launch a luxury electric van for the Chinese market based on its VAN ...
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Niners Chemnitz win the European Cup: In a dramatic final, the Chemnitz basketball team prevails in Istanbul. Here is the incredible game to read in the ticker
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German government raises its growth forecast slightly: The mood in the German economy has improved significantly for the third time in a row ...
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German spy agency warns companies against being too "naive" on China: Germany's domestic spy agency told companies on Wednesday they should be on guard against ...
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Thuringians have lost interest in electric cars: Many parking spaces reserved for e-cars remain empty in Thuringia. The loss of the purchase premium ...
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New survey: Hamburg residents want less car traffic: Car traffic is dense in Hamburg, but many people would like it to be otherwise. More buses ...
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Paid articlePaid Next bankruptcy: grocer and Rewe supplier is insolvent: The insolvency wave rolls on: dried fruit marketer Lemberona is facing financial challenges and has ...
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Suspicion of Russian financing: AfD politician Bystron is said to have complained about the denomination of the banknotes
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Quick Glance: Suspected Russian Financing: AfD Politician Bystron's Alleged Complaints Over Cash Denominations
- New evidence suggests that AfD politician Petr Bystron may have received money from Russia.
- The Czech government exposed an influence operation involving the flow of money to pro-Russian politicians.
- Bystron is suspected of receiving money from Artem Martschewskyj, an associate of Vladimir Putin.
- Incriminating audio recordings and video surveillance indicate that Bystron may have accepted money.
Plagiarism allegations against controversial professor: court declares political scientist Ulrike Guérot's dismissal lawful
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J.P. Morgan with a gloomy forecast: Bitcoin will fall significantly despite the halving
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HUK survey: importance of the car increases, desire for e-cars decreases: Due to unfavorable mobility options, a third of Germans are driving less into the city ...
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Habeck raises growth forecast to 0.3 percent: The government is raising its growth forecast for the current year slightly. There are “signs of a slight economic ...
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First the chancellor, then the vice chancellor: after Olaf Scholz, Robert Habeck is now also active on TikTok. In a first clip, he appears decidedly relaxed ... Show more
Politics on TikTok: Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Robert Habeck appears decidedly relaxed in first clip - DER SPIEGEL
Politics on TikTok: Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Robert Habeck appears decidedly relaxed in first clip - DER SPIEGEL
The economy is stumbling - but Chancellor Olaf Scholz doesn't want to know: German companies complain about high production costs and rampant bureaucracy ...
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Greens in crisis: Talking about the people, but having no idea about them - that doesn't work
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Paid articlePaid Volkswagen aims to keep China market share stable as price war rages: Volkswagen aims to keep its Chinese market share roughly stable until the end of the decade ...
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Weak economy: Habeck raises forecast - and calls for incentives to work more: The German government has slightly raised its forecast for economic growth ...
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“Together for a strong Europe” - This is the motto under which Katarina Barley is running as the SPD's top candidate in the European elections in June ... Show more
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