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.
Union threatens Habeck with consequences in debate about nuclear power documents: The Union is demanding that Economics Minister Robert Habeck hand over all ...
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Boese on allegations of nuclear power plant shutdown: How serious is the situation for Habeck and Lemke?
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Wie-ernst-ist-die-Lage-fuer-Habeck-und-Lemke-article24902547.html
China’s EV supply chain dominance risks ‘collapse’ of US subsidies, warns South Korea
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Quick Glance: South Korea Warns of Collapse of US Subsidies Due to Chinese EV Supply Chain Dominance
- China’s grip on the EV supply chain threatens US subsidies, warns South Korea.
- South Korea warns that China’s control over a crucial battery material will make it nearly impossible for any electric vehicle makers to qualify for President Joe Biden's subsidy scheme.
- The United States announced last week that they will provide up to $6.4 billion in federal subsidies to the South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics, investing $40 billion in its Texas facilities for cutting-edge logic chips, advanced packaging, and next-generation chip technology research and development.
Xi Is Meeting Blinken With Tough Issues on the Agenda: The direct meeting with China’s leader is a sign of continued effort to ease tensions ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/world/asia/blinken-xi-jinping-china.html
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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FDP in crisis: The wrong track of traffic light criticism - Lindner's double problem
t-online.de/nachrichten/kolumne-christoph-schwennicke/id_100390680/fdp-in-der-krise-irrweg-ampel-kritik-lindners-doppelte-problem.html
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.
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
CSU general on nuclear files: Habeck "no longer acceptable" as minister: An influential network of the Greens has evidently secured the nuclear phase-out in ...
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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.
US economic growth for the first quarter could be revised higher and inflation will ease to more normal levels, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told @Reuters ... Show more
Yellen says US economy strong, all options open on China's overcapacity | Reuters
Yellen says US economy strong, all options open on China's overcapacity | Reuters
“If experts didn’t get through to Habeck, that would be very worrying”: Economics Minister Robert Habeck apparently did not listen to his experts when it came to ...
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Censorship scandal: Italian broadcaster RAI wants to strike against Meloni government's influence
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Quick Glance: RAI Italian broadcaster to strike against government influence Meloni
- Journalists at RAI plan to strike against government control.
- Criticism of attempts to turn RAI into a government mouthpiece.
- Discussion flares up after cancellation of critical talk show appearance.
- Doubts about the broadcaster's independence since Meloni's government took office.
Blinken tells CNN the US has seen evidence of China attempting to influence upcoming US elections
cnn.com/2024/04/26/politics/blinken-china-interview-intl-hnk/
Quick Glance: Blinken warns of Chinese influence attempts and Russia support
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned of Chinese attempts to influence the upcoming US elections, despite a previous commitment from Xi Jinping not to do so.
- Blinken emphasized the importance of cutting off any Chinese interference in the US elections and raised concerns about social divisions in the US.
- Furthermore, Blinken addressed China's support for Russia's defense industrial base and threatened additional action if it continues.
- He also defended the right to protest, discussed ending the conflict in Gaza, and the potential normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
According to media report: Ministry of Economic Affairs rejects allegations of nuclear shutdown
tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/atomausstieg-habeck-100.html
Cabinet launches increase - this is how much pension there will be from July: The more than 21 million pensioners in Germany will receive significantly higher ...
focus.de/finanzen/news/grosse-tabelle-rentner-erhalten-ab-juli-mehr-rente-so-viel-geld-gibt-es-mehr_id_259779796.html
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 ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/wie-die-gruenen-den-patriotismus-fuer-sich-entdeckt-haben-19677945.html
With a view to the growing shortage of skilled workers in Germany, Robert Habeck is calling for more incentives to keep older employees on the job market ... Show more
Habeck: Anyone who works at retirement age should not pay unemployment insurance - FOCUS online
Habeck: Anyone who works at retirement age should not pay unemployment insurance - FOCUS online
'Buy Bitcoin' sign held behind Janet Yellen in 2017 sold for $1M: The sign, scrawled on a yellow legal pad, was held behind Janet Yellen during a 2017 ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/buy-bitcoin-sign-janet-yellen-auction-crypto-btc-cryptocurrency-2024-4
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
Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir facing anti-graft probe in a case involving his sons: The investigation comes amid a widening crackdown on graft involving prominent ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-mahathir-anti-graft-probe-sons-macc-declare-wealth-4291531
Dispute over climate policy: Scottish coalition government collapsed: The Scottish SNP is ending its collaboration with the Greens. First Minister Humza Yousaf ...
spiegel.de/ausland/schottland-regierungskoalition-aus-gruenen-und-snp-zerbrochen-a-4843bced-bf05-49c5-b1d1-d9bee1078272
Habeck's secret nuclear files: How green ideologues determine our energy policy: Secret files from Robert Habeck's ministry show how influential Green Party ...
focus.de/finanzen/laufzeitverlaengerung-ist-abzulehnen-habecks-geheime-atom-akten-wie-gruene-ideologen-unsere-energiepolitik-bestimmen_id_259886406.html
Malaysia is in talks with tycoons to open a casino in Forest City, a US$100 billion (RM480 billion) project in Johor that threatens to become a white elephant ... Show more
Govt in talks to set up casino in Forest City: report
Govt in talks to set up casino in Forest City: report
Revised salary scheme for civil servants in Malaysia to be ‘best’ ever, says PM Anwar
channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-wages-civil-service-salary-review-women-anwar-ibrahim-4294246
Economic growth: When 0.1 percent turns the mood around: Robert Habeck sees signs of economic recovery. Some developments do indeed give hope ...
zeit.de/wirtschaft/2024-04/wirtschaftswachstum-hoffnung-inflation-energiepreise-konsum
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Malaysia mulls over casino as part of Special Economic Zone plans to boost Forest City, say sources
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-mulls-over-casino-as-part-of-special-economic-zone-plans-to-boost-forest-city
Two horses who bolted and galloped across London in 'serious condition': An MP said the military horses running loose through London was an 'exceptional' ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-25/two-horses-who-bolted-and-galloped-across-london-in-serious-condition
Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
- Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.
- The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.
- Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
Iran president arrives in Sri Lanka as minister sought for arrest: COLOMBO: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday to inaugurate a ...
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Two horses which bolted through central London in a 'serious condition'
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German and American China policy in comparison: Now the friendly thing is over: Chancellor Scholz was just in China and flattered the Communist Party leadership ...
spiegel.de/ausland/us-aussenminister-antony-blinken-in-china-a-13290ec9-8282-46e9-88d8-2e7328468b99
Senior Russian Military Official Held on Corruption Charges Involving Defense Deals
wsj.com/world/russia/senior-russian-military-official-held-on-corruption-charges-involving-defense-deals-1c232b85
YOURSAY | MCA needs to let go of animosity towards DAP: ‘I thought you guys had already kissed and made up?’
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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 ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/wachstumsprognose-anhebung-habeck-100.html
A defeat in the upcoming by-election would force Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his coalition to return to the drawing board instead of riding on the notion ... Show more
Expert: Polls defeat will force Anwar, Harapan back to drawing board
Expert: Polls defeat will force Anwar, Harapan back to drawing board
Greens in crisis: Talking about the people, but having no idea about them - that doesn't work
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Blinken expected to deliver strong warning on Russia support as he arrives in China for key meetings
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/blinken-second-china-visit-expectations/
Hamburg: TV drama from Habeck's pen “The Flood - Death on the dike”: Based on a novel by Robert Habeck and Andrea Paluch, ARD is showing the environmental crime ...
rp-online.de/panorama/hamburg-tv-drama-aus-habecks-feder-die-flut-tod-am-deich_aid-111264149
Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister: Deliberate U.S. Policy of “Destroying Cuban Economy” Drives Migration
democracynow.org/2024/4/24/carlos_fernandez_de_cossio
Citizen's income standard rate to be cut to below 400 euros - "social cruelty": Stronger punishment and faster: The FDP wants to tighten the rules for citizen's ...
derwesten.de/politik/fdp-buergergeld-sanktionen-lindner-id300932695.html
U.N. Commission Says Israel Still Has Not Provided Evidence of Oct. 7 Allegations Against UNRWA
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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.
SPD rages against FDP's 12-point plan - Now Lindner speaks out for the first time
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In order to finance the abolition of the solidarity surcharge for high earners, the FDP wants to abolish subsidies for photovoltaics and wind power ... Show more
Dangerous tightrope act: Is the traffic light coalition now falling apart?
Dangerous tightrope act: Is the traffic light coalition now falling apart?
Quick Glance: Tom Cruise wows guests at Victoria's 50th birthday bash
- Tom Cruise wowed A-list guests at Victoria's party.
- The Spice Girls also performed and danced to their 1997 hit.
- Victoria Beckham called the celebration the best night ever.
- Brooklyn's wife Nicola Peltz Beckham did not attend the party.
FDP plan for economic turnaround: Citizen's income penalties and no retirement at 63
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/innenpolitik/id_100390426/fdp-plan-fuer-wirtschaftswende-buergergeld-strafen-und-keine-rente-mit-63.html
Robert Habeck in an interview about aid to Ukraine: The US House of Representatives has voted for further aid to Ukraine. This inspires courage in Ukraine ...
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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
Opinion | Giorgia Meloni Is Leading the Far-Right Takeover of Europe: Giorgia Meloni is the model for the continent’s far right.
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/opinion/meloni-europe-elections.html
Quick Glance: Giorgia Meloni Leading the Far-Right Movement in Europe
- Marion Maréchal warns of a threat to Europe from various foreign powers and Islamist organizations profiting from anarchic immigration.
- Giorgia Meloni serves as a role model for the European far right, aiming to take over the EU rather than leave it.
- Meloni has made a name for herself in Brussels through skillful diplomacy and is seen as a trailblazer for political directions in Europe.
- Under Meloni's leadership, Italy is focusing on outsourcing border controls to autocratic North African countries, with the support of the EU.
“We still see each other enough”: Robert Habeck’s wife now writes alone: Andrea Paluch and Robert Habeck used to be not only a married couple ...
n-tv.de/leute/Robert-Habecks-Frau-schreibt-inzwischen-alleine-article24891976.html
Selfie unity long gone: coalition of noise - how the traffic light loses its reputation
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Koalition-des-Krachs-wie-die-Ampel-ihren-Ruf-verspielt-article24891872.html
Exceptions for wood and wax: EU Parliament declares war on plastic waste with ban
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/EU-Parlament-sagt-mit-Verbot-Plastikmuell-den-Kampf-an-article24897619.html
“No coalition games”: Lindner rejects CDU appeals to phase out traffic lights: The FDP wants to accelerate the economic turnaround with a twelve-point plan ...
n-tv.de/politik/Lindner-erteilt-CDU-Appellen-zum-Ampel-Ausstieg-Absage-article24893307.html
The FDP has developed a 12-point program - and caused dissatisfaction among the coalition partners. Now party leader Christian Lindner speaks about the content ... Show more
The Greens are polling at twelve percent, and the dream of an eco-people's party appears to be over. Thought leader Ralf Fücks warns of a dangerous tipping ... Show more
Ralf Fücks: "That was always a self-deception" | TIME ONLINE
Ralf Fücks: "That was always a self-deception" | TIME ONLINE
Faeser calls for investigation after doping suspicions against China: After the suspicion of a massive doping offense by the Chinese swimming team came to light ...
tagesschau.de/inland/faeser-dopingverdacht-china-100.html
South Korea, Romania pledge defence cooperation amid reports of contract in works
reuters.com/world/south-korea-romania-pledge-defence-cooperation-amid-reports-contract-works-2024-04-23/
Former PKR vice-president N Surendran did not mince words when sharing his feelings about the party’s 25th anniversary over the weekend ... Show more
Surendran: PKR morally dead, what’s to celebrate?
Surendran: PKR morally dead, what’s to celebrate?
Keighley Scout movement in St George's Day parade & service: KEIGHLEY'S Scout movement turned out in force today (April 21) for its annual St George's Day parade ...
keighleynews.co.uk/news/24267870.keighley-scout-movement-st-georges-day-parade-service/
Blinken to warn China over weapons-related exports to Russia: Washington considers sanctions on Chinese financial institutions, according to people familiar with ...
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Quick Glance: Blinken to issue warning to China over weapons-related exports to Russia
- Antony Blinken will warn China of US sanctions if it does not cease exporting weapons-related technology to Russia.
- The US has recently intensified its warnings to China, emphasizing that China is undermining European security by supplying Russia with dual-use technologies.
- Blinken will visit China from April 24 to 26 and address the issue in meetings with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
- The US hopes the threat of sanctions will prompt China to change its policy, while also pushing European countries to take action.
Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Wale Edun, has disclosed that the nation has qualified to process and secure a $2.25 billion loan from the World Bank.
The loan ... Show more
Nigeria eyes $2.25bn World Bank loan at 1% interest rate
Nigeria eyes $2.25bn World Bank loan at 1% interest rate
Robert Habeck's novel: how the book and TV movie differ: The novel by Andrea Paluch and Robert Habeck tells the story of what happened after the flood ...
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Daryl Vaz mourning loss of mother; transport group sends condolences: Transport Minister Daryl Vaz is mourning the passing of his mother. Sonia Vaz died on ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/daryl-vaz-mourning-loss-mother-transport-group-sends-condolences/
Vote in the US House of Representatives: Selenskyj thanks for "significant package"
tagesschau.de/ausland/usa-ukraine-116.html
Reuters NEXT Newsmaker with Janet Yellen, US Secretary of the Treasury, to discuss the crisis in the Middle East, lingering inflation pressures and the state ...
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After visit to Kiev: Habeck calls for more weapons for Ukraine: Robert Habeck had to visit an air raid shelter three times during his visit to Ukraine ...
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/vizekanzler-robert-habeck-fordert-mehr-waffen-fuer-die-ukraine-a-9715c285-6a13-41c1-90f6-fa07388d85c3
Quick Glance: Habeck's Visit to Ukraine: Solidarity and Support
- Robert Habeck visits Ukraine to show German solidarity and promise support.
- Ukraine is in a war fighting for freedom and European values.
- Habeck brings business representatives to promote investments and boost arms production.
- Germany supports Ukraine with a Patriot air defense system and financial aid for the energy sector.
Middle East Conflict: Iran Says Latest Israel Counterattack ‘More Like Toys’: Iran’s foreign minister compared the drones used in an attack by Israel early ...
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Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Monday labelled PTI's social media as "a terrorist organisation."
During a press talk in Karachi ... Show more
China's foreign minister says major powers should avoid rivalry in South Pacific: China's foreign minister Wang Yi on Saturday said the South Pacific region ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinas-foreign-minister-says-major-powers-should-avoid-rivalry-south-pacific-2024-04-20/
Malaysia to build massive chip design park, says PM Anwar: Malaysia has long been a chip manufacturing hub, with its northern island of Penang home to a number ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-to-build-massive-chip-design-park-says-pm-anwar
Kickl biography: Fake grandma, real threat to democracy: Herbert Kickl makes fun of mistakes in his new biography
derstandard.at/story/3000000216470/kicfalsche-oma-echte-demokratiebedrohung
Loss of purchasing power for citizens' allowance recipients: 25% more from the state - and less in their pockets in the end
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/soziales/buergergeld-erhoehungen-gleichen-kaufkraftverluste-nicht-aus-a-2a9616cd-3316-4755-a73b-8ee9de3f761e
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German vice chancellor urges allies to supply more weapons to Ukraine after his visit to Kyiv
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/20/7452161/
How France Is Fighting ‘Shrinkflation’: Merchants will be required to put signs in front of all products that have been reduced in size without a corresponding ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/business/france-economy-food-prices-shrinkflation.html
Poland to get $266 million from World Bank for Clean Air program, finance minister says
reuters.com/world/europe/poland-get-266-million-world-bank-clean-air-program-finance-minister-says-2024-04-20/
Great technical execution, great performances all around, visual presentation spot on and glitch free, and a gigantic stage that rivals any major music event ... Show more
High praises at Fun in the Son - Jamaica Observer
High praises at Fun in the Son - Jamaica Observer
The #ElectoralBonds scheme was struck down by a five-judge bench of the SC on the grounds that it violated voters’ right to information and could lead to quid pro quo ... Show more
Will bring back electoral bonds after wider consultations, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Will bring back electoral bonds after wider consultations, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Chinese foreign minister arrives in Cambodia, Beijing's closest Southeast Asian ally
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/chinese-foreign-minister-arrives-cambodia-beijings-closest-southeast-109473309
Federal Minister Hubert Aiwanger? Free Voters boss wants to replace Habeck: Hubert Aiwanger wants to know again. The next goal for Lower Bavaria seems to be the ...
stern.de/politik/bundesminister-hubert-aiwanger--freie-waehler-chef-will-habeck-abloesen-34646044.html
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