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"Maybrit Illner": "Germany must not become Hungary," insists Ricarda Lang: After the failed migration summit, the CDU and the government blame each other on ...
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Quick Glance: Political Tensions Discussed at Failed Asylum Summit
- Following the failed migration summit, blame was exchanged between the CDU and the government.
- Ricarda Lang criticized the Union, while Nancy Faeser highlighted the legal issues with immigration proposals.
- An alleged 'real asylum turnaround' was acknowledged, yet acceptance of immigration remains a political challenge.
- The coalition parties continued to advocate for an open discussion to maintain Germany's status as a welcoming nation.
Brandenburg state election: AfD well ahead of SPD - | Greens have to fear not getting into parliament
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German frigate sails through the Taiwan Strait despite China's warning: Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius confirms that the "Baden-Württemberg" is ...
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Quick Glance: German Navy Navigates Taiwan Strait Amid China's Threats
- Defense Minister Boris Pistorius confirms the passage of the frigate 'Baden-Württemberg' through the Taiwan Strait.
- This marks the first time in 20 years that German naval forces have traversed the strait to participate in international maneuvers in the Indo-Pacific.
- China continues to assert its claims over the waters, viewing them as part of its territory, a stance not recognized by the international community.
- The German government considers the Taiwan Strait international waters, with military leaders asserting that the passage is not a provocation.
In the state elections in Brandenburg in just over a week, the AfD also has the chance to become the strongest party in the state and push the SPD into second ... Show more
Telephone sick notes about to be abolished? Lindner wants to abolish them: FDP leader Christian Lindner is in favor of abolishing telephone sick notes - | ...
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Carola Bridge in Dresden: Demolition of the collapsed bridge section has begun: A loud bang announced it: Demolition of the collapsed Carola Bridge in Dresden ...
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Quick Glance: Demolition of Dresden's Carolabrücke Imminent
- The Carolabrücke in Dresden has partially collapsed, necessitating the demolition of the compromised bridge section C.
- A new support structure is being constructed on both sides of the bridge to mitigate the effects of upcoming floodwaters.
- The situation remains precarious as the bridge is unstable and retrieval of debris in the river is unlikely.
- Authorities have established a no-fly zone for drones over the site to prevent additional complications.
The party leader of Alliance 90/The Greens, Ricarda Lang, sees a need for discussion regarding Nancy Faeser's concept of significantly accelerated asylum ... Show more
Russia expels six UK diplomats over espionage allegations: The diplomats' activities threatened Russia's security and were aimed at ensuring ...
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Quick Glance: Russia Expels British Diplomats Amid Spy Allegations
- Russia has expelled six British diplomats, labeling them as 'spies'.
- The FSB accused these diplomats of sabotage aimed at ensuring Russia's defeat in the Ukraine war.
- Vladimir Putin warned that allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons would alter the nature of the conflict.
- US President Joe Biden is considering permitting Ukraine to utilize US weapons, while Russia threatens retaliation.
A majority of Brandenburgers want to keep Dietmar Woidke as Minister President. This is shown by the current ZDF Politbarometer Extra.
Sanctioning, deporting, imprisoning: that is it, the shift to the right. Enough is enough!: Joining the right-wing chorus is morally and strategically wrong
Federal Environment Agency survey: 77 percent of municipalities affected by extreme weather
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Arrest - | Man planned attack on soldiers in Hof: Kill as many Bundeswehr soldiers as possible with two machetes during their lunch break - | that is said to ...
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Quick Glance: Islamist Arrested for Planning Attack on Soldiers
- A suspected Islamist was arrested in Upper Franconia for planning an attack on Bundeswehr soldiers.
- The 27-year-old Syrian intended to assault soldiers during their lunch break and had purchased two machetes for this purpose.
- The arrest warrant was issued on Friday after the suspect was detained on Thursday.
- Investigators believe the man is an adherent of a radical Islamic ideology and aimed to create public insecurity through his attack.
Right-wing violence: NRW is investigating old violent crimes: Are there more right-wing extremist homicides than previously known? NRW has investigated 30 old ...
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Death threats and insults: Traffic light ministers file almost 1,500 criminal complaints
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Putin threatens the West: NATO would be "at war with Russia" if it were allowed to use missiles, says the Russian president
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"Last generation": Berlin must pay back money to activists - | Climate activists talk about 300,000 euros
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CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann sees the current asylum dispute as a great support for Merz's proposal for three-month rejections within the ... Show more
Chemical industry: And then Scholz silences the weeks-long criticism of the industry's location
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As a public figure, you automatically become a role model - | whether you want it or not. 🫣 Anke Engelke sometimes finds this role a burden ... Show more
Deutschland3000 - | A good hour with Eva Schulz · Anke Engelke, what is your dark side? · Podcast in the ARD Audiothek
Deutschland3000 - | A good hour with Eva Schulz · Anke Engelke, what is your dark side? · Podcast in the ARD Audiothek
Queer activism: "I am everything that the AfD wants to prevent": Halle (Saale)/MZ - | Around half a million people follow the activist Luna Möbius on social ...
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Problems with card payments: Hacker attack ruled out so far: There are currently problems with card payments in many places. Credit, debit and giro cards are ...
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Germany braces for heavy rain as first snow arrives: Autumn weather is in full swing in Germany, with fresh snow falling in the Alps. Forecasters are warning of ...
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The new SPIEGEL is here! Something is shifting in the country. The AfD is enjoying success among young people, school principals are reporting on right-wing ... Show more
DER SPIEGEL 38/2024 - | Table of contents
DER SPIEGEL 38/2024 - | Table of contents
Alarming RKI figures on Corona variant KP.3.1.1: Positive again: According to the RKI, the number of corona infections in Germany has been rising for about four ...
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Interior Minister Nancy Faeser (SPD) does not consider CDU leader Friedrich Merz's proposal to temporarily reject asylum seekers at the German borders to ... Show more
The first snow has fallen in the Bavarian Alps: During the night, several centimeters fell at higher altitudes, especially on the Zugspitze.
Quick Glance: Winter Arrival in the Bavarian Alps
- Several centimeters of snow have already fallen in the Bavarian Alps, particularly on the Zugspitze.
- In the coming days, up to 50 centimeters of new snow is expected above 1,500 meters, and up to 100 centimeters in higher areas.
- Simultaneously, heavy rain poses a risk in southern and eastern Bavaria, with up to 140 liters per square meter in some regions.
- The flood reporting service warns of elevated water levels and potential traffic disruptions due to persistent rain.
Ukraine: West considers permission for attacks on military bases in Russia: The USA and Great Britain want to authorize the use of rockets and cruise missiles ...
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Lombardy glacier in Italy shrinks by seven metres: Scientists specialising in the study of glaciers have reported that one of Italy's most well-known, Dosdè ...
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Migration: Germany and Kenya sign migration agreement: The federal government hopes that agreements with the countries of origin will lead to better control of ...
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Prices for diesel and petrol at their lowest level since 2021: Fuel prices in Germany are lower than they have been for years. A litre of E10 premium petrol is ...
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Distrust in the media: Why established journalists are losing trust: Alternative channels such as Telegram and Tiktok are gaining popularity ...
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RKI files, Long Covid, Corona: Karl Lauterbach has a problem with transparency: RKI files, Long Covid, Corona masks: The Federal Minister of Health regularly ...
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Failed migration summit: How Friedrich Merz missed a great opportunity: The government was prepared to go a long way to accommodate the CDU leader in asylum ...
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Paid articlePaywallMigration: FDP politician Thomae wants to "try everything that is legally possible" when it comes to rejections
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Freight forwarder DSV buys Deutsche Bahn's Schenker for $15.9 billion: Denmark's DSV said on Friday it has signed an agreement to buy Schenker ...
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A73 in the Bamberg district: Young people (16) borrow their parents' car - | joyride ends fatally
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Quick Glance: Tragic A73 Accident Claims Life of 16-Year-Old
- A 16-year-old tragically died in an accident on the A73 near Zapfendorf on Friday night.
- He had taken his parents' SUV keys for a joyride with another 16-year-old passenger.
- The driver lost control, hit parked trucks, and rolled over, resulting in his immediate death.
- The passenger was seriously injured and taken to the hospital, with the total damage estimated at around 80,000 euros.
Starmer: Putin started the war and can end it immediately
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Islamist arrested in Bavaria: Islamist plans machete attack on Bundeswehr soldiers
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Faeser suddenly writes an open letter about migration - | there is a clear calculation behind it
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Migration: Majority of Germans support tougher rules at the border: Rejections, border controls or deportations of those required to leave the country - | the ...
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Europe: Extreme weather warnings in Germany, Poland, Austria: Heavy rainfall particularly in the Czech Republic is expected to have knock-on effects in ...
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Exit from the migration summit: Merz rebukes Scholz and attacks Wagenknecht: The migration summit between the traffic light coalition and the Union failed ...
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Quick Glance: Scholz and Merz Clash Over Migration Policies
- Chancellor Olaf Scholz sharply criticized the Union for its migration policy, asserting that the Ampel government has already made significant progress in this area.
- Friedrich Merz rejected Scholz's accusations and emphasized the need for an open and foreigner-friendly Germany while also highlighting the high number of irregular entries.
- The FDP supports Merz and calls for closer cooperation on migration policy reform after the Union abandoned talks with the Ampel government.
- During the debate, various politicians expressed their views on migration policy, with differing perspectives from the AfD and the Greens on how to address migration challenges.
Parking in the Pfaffenhofen underground car park is getting more expensive: Fees are rising by over 40 percent
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Bundestag: "Traffic light" prevents vote on comprehensive rejections: The Union's proposal for comprehensive rejections at the border was not put to the vote ...
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Markus Söder: Migration Commissioner "stunned" by his words: Migration "is getting out of hand," said Markus Söder (CSU). "In many German cities ...
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Quick Glance: Söder Sparks Outrage Over Migration Remarks
- Markus Söder stated that migration is an escalating issue in Germany, which Integrationsbeauftragte Reem Alabali-Radovan criticized as right-wing populist rhetoric.
- Alabali-Radovan emphasized that the division between Germans and non-Germans is questionable and accused the Union of promoting populist solutions instead of constructive actions.
- Söder called for clear repatriation agreements with countries like Syria and Afghanistan, while the Union demanded blanket rejections at the border.
- The Greens in Bavaria rejected Söder's comments and urged him to focus on his responsibilities in Bavaria rather than meddling in national political debates.
Migration in Germany: criticism of Faeser grows - | also from the SPD: Nancy Faeser wanted to make a name for herself as a liberal interior minister ...
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Paid articlePaywallRegensburg: Five children sing "Foreigners out" in burger store: Five children chant "Foreigners out" in a burger snack bar in Regensburg. The dark-skinned owner ...
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Young voters and the AfD: Reasons for their popularity - | NZZ Akzent: In the state elections in Thuringia and Saxony, more than a third of the youngest voters ...
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Paid articlePaywallState election - | Brandenburg Greens fight for their existence: "If looks killed, you would fall over"
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Autumn weather: From now on it will be really uncomfortable: All signs point to autumn: A low over the Balkans is bringing rain, storms and snow to Germany ...
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Chancellor Scholz promises young people a stable pension - | 'We guarantee this security'
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ADAC: Gasoline price falls to lowest level since 2021: According to data from the ADAC, the price of gasoline is at its lowest in almost three years ...
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From Monday there will be additional border controls in Germany. Although the Schengen rules do not actually allow this. In the overheated asylum debate ... Show more
Border controls in Germany: What happens after the migration meeting? - | Politics - | SZ.de
Border controls in Germany: What happens after the migration meeting? - | Politics - | SZ.de
Plans of the AfD: “A triad of delimitation”: Marcus Bensmann from Correctiv on the goals of the AfD and the ideological background of the party.
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Doctors moving away from Thuringia: "Many are worried that their children will be discriminated against at school"
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From Lusatia through the Bohemian Forest to the eastern edge of the Alps, there will be "heavy, continuous rain" on Friday ... Show more
Dispute over rejections: Merz open to new migration meeting with traffic light leadership
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"Why do only women always have to deal with the explanation that male terms also include them?" asks Mario Prietz. 👉 Rotenburg%2F%216032666%2F">Fair language in the Rotenburg district: Marco Prietz is now district administrator - | taz.de
A turning point: the traffic light coalition's defense budget is irresponsible
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Quick Glance: Coalition Endangers Germany's Defense Capability
- The German government fails to allocate adequate funds for the Bundeswehr despite a record budget of 490 billion euros, which is deemed irresponsible.
- The defense budget is set to increase by only 1.2 billion euros to approximately 53 billion euros, while expenditures for social services exceed three times that amount.
- Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has made little progress in modernizing the military and appears to prioritize personal ambitions over necessary reforms.
- A majority of Germans support increasing the defense budget and recognize the threat from Russia, yet the government does not take the required actions.
Migration debate: This "unfortunately also triggers intense xenophobia," complains Bodo Ramelow
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31-year-old Robert A. has lived in Germany since he was one year old. On Friday, a hardship commission will decide whether he will be deported ... Show more
Stateless in Germany: deported from his homeland - | taz.de
Stateless in Germany: deported from his homeland - | taz.de
Interest rate decision: ECB lowers key interest rate to 3.5 percent: Because inflation is falling, the European Central Bank is lowering its most important key ...
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Quick Glance: ECB Reduces Rates Again Amid Economic Struggles
- The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the second time in three months, lowering them to 3.5 percent to support the struggling economy.
- Inflation has slowed, prompting the bank to act amid weak growth and reduced household spending.
- Policymakers are cautiously adjusting rates to avoid inflation in the services sector, while growth forecasts for 2024 and 2025 have been slightly downgraded.
- The ECB also reduced two other key interest rates by 0.6 percentage points to improve short-term money market management.
Green MEP Erik Marquardt explains why the conservatives' migration plans are endangering the whole of Europe - | and why in the end it's always the ... Show more
Asylum debate: Why in the end it's always the Greens' fault | STERN.de
Asylum debate: Why in the end it's always the Greens' fault | STERN.de
Despite criticism from China: German warships head for Taiwan Strait: Beijing had warned against a passage, but the German army is apparently not deterred ...
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"Turning point has failed": DGAP experts take issue with the traffic light coalition
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Election campaign in Brandenburg: Weidel calls for new elections and border fences - | and receives applause
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Quick Glance: Weidel Calls for New Elections and Border Fences
- Alice Weidel presented clear demands ahead of the state elections, including new elections and border fences to reduce refugee numbers.
- She predicted the end of the traffic light coalition if SPD Prime Minister Woidke loses.
- The AfD leads in polls with 27 percent and aims to become the strongest party.
- Weidel also called for peace negotiations for Ukraine, receiving significant applause.
'We don't eat cats and dogs': Germany hits back at Trump over energy and pets claims
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Quick Glance: Trump Spreads False Claims About Migrants Eating Pets
- Trump and his running mate JD Vance made unfounded claims that Haitian migrants are eating pets in Springfield, which local officials have denied.
- During a debate, Trump asserted that local leaders were silent about migrant-related issues, including alleged pet abductions.
- The Springfield police reported no incidents of abducted or harmed pets, while social media users criticized the claims as racist.
- Despite the growth of the Haitian immigrant population in Springfield, they are employed in various industries and have established their own businesses.
Islamic Center Fürstenwalde: Brandenburg bans "embers of Stone Age culture Islamism"
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"The power is slipping away, only the man remains." The text by ZEIT author Georg Löwisch: Traffic light coalition: On to the next defeat | ZEIT ONLINE
"The people of Thuringia have made a choice whose consequences they should feel": It does not look as if it will be possible to form a government in Thuringia ...
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Verena Hubertz in ntv Frühstart: | "The performance of the traffic light coalition is certainly impressive"
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Solingen attack: Then the Green Party criticizes "illegal linking of Islamist terror with migration"
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