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Olaf Scholz wants to reduce value added tax on food: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has made a surprising proposal to ease the burden on private households.
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Drivers paid around one billion euros for fake climate protection projects: German motorists have paid around one billion euros for climate protection projects ...
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Quick Glance: Fraud in Climate Projects Costs Drivers Billions
- German drivers have paid around one billion euros for potentially fraudulent climate protection projects in China.
- The Federal Environment Agency has flagged 45 out of 66 projects as suspicious, with UBA President Dirk Messner describing it as a deception.
- The Berlin public prosecutor's office is investigating 17 individuals for commercial fraud related to these projects.
- Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke faces criticism while attributing responsibility to the previous government and calls for an end to the flawed system.
Christian Lindner: "We see ourselves as the political force for change": For the 2025 election, the FDP is banking on a will to change. Everything can be changed ...
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Quick Glance: Lindner Downplays Controversial Exit Plan Document
- Internal FDP discussions about leaving the coalition have sparked controversy.
- Christian Lindner dismissed the controversial 'D-Day' document as a 'trainee paper' that he did not need.
- Former FDP official Carsten Reymann apologized for the document, which was not considered the official master plan.
- The paper drew significant internal criticism and resulted in resignations within the FDP leadership.
Election campaign: Söder upsets the CDU with anti-green stance: Markus Söder's rejection of a black-green coalition puts Friedrich Merz in a strategic dilemma ...
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Dutton divides the nation, the Indigenous flag unites: Recognising the country’s original owners brings us closer together; to remove the flag divides us ...
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RTL/ntv trend barometer: SPD, Greens and FDP gain ground - | Scholz continues to rise
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Quick Glance: Trend Indicator Shows Gains for SPD, Greens, and FDP
- The latest RTL/ntv trend indicator reveals slight gains for the Ampel parties SPD, Greens, and FDP, while the Union sees a decline.
- Both SPD and Greens have increased in voter support, with candidates Scholz and Habeck closing the gap with Union candidate Merz.
- In East Germany, Scholz receives more support than Merz and Habeck, while in the West, Merz and Habeck are favored.
- Key concerns among respondents include the upcoming Bundestag elections, the war in Ukraine, and the economic situation.
"Trendbarometer": CDU/CSU continues to lose ground in survey - SPD and Greens make gains
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If it turns out after some time that the AfD "really are Nazis, then they just have to be banned." In an interview, Boris Palmer spoke out against the ... Show more
Boris Palmer suggests that the CDU form a coalition with the AfD
Boris Palmer suggests that the CDU form a coalition with the AfD
Katja Krasavice grills Lindner, Merz and co. after the fundraising gala: "You have the money"
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#1 Doer: Ursula von der Leyen
The EU was once a union of economic powerhouses. Today, it lags behind its global rivals.
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Habeck's kitchen table talks: "How's agriculture? Shoot!": Robert Habeck now sits down at kitchen tables to campaign. This time a conversation with a farmer.
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If Merz is now open to the idea that the Green Party's Robert Habeck could remain Minister of Economic Affairs, "then that could be a sign that it is only ... Show more
Merz's flirtation with Habeck out of control: The CDU leader is putting the Union's unity at risk
Merz's flirtation with Habeck out of control: The CDU leader is putting the Union's unity at risk
Friedrich Merz: A chancellor for the people or just the bosses?: Friedrich Merz has many contacts with business leaders. This is also reflected in his political ...
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Serious accusations against the head of the Thuringian Office for the Protection of the Constitution: Stephan Kramer is said to have abused his power to stir ...
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Robert Habeck at the kitchen table: Cozy conversations as a green chancellor election campaign
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FDP leader Christian Lindner's false idols: Javier Milei's Argentinian economic miracle is pure fiction
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The Chancellor candidates' trips to Kyiv show: A Ukraine election campaign begins
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Union dispute comes to a head: Söder announces veto against black-green coalition
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Quick Glance: Söder Declares Veto Against Black-Green Coalition
- Markus Söder announced a veto against a potential black-green coalition.
- He emphasized that simply changing the government would not be enough; a fundamental shift in direction is needed.
- Söder sharply criticized Robert Habeck and called for a parliamentary investigation into the crisis surrounding the battery manufacturer Northvolt.
- He also demanded state support for Syrian refugees and incentives for their return to their homeland.
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Syrians in Germany: a city the size of Cologne: Around one million Syrians have found refuge in Germany. Many are young, many are working, but many are not ...
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After falling behind: Bayern beat Donzek, Müller scores: After Donzek went 1-0 down early on, FC Bayern turned the game around to win 5-1 ...
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Paid articlePaywall Due to the weakening demand for e-cars, thousands of jobs are under threat at Ford in Cologne. During a visit on Tuesday, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz called ... Show more
Electromobility: Scholz calls for Europe-wide sales promotion of electric cars
Electromobility: Scholz calls for Europe-wide sales promotion of electric cars
Quick Glance: Scholz Urges Europe to Support Electric Mobility
- Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls for a Europe-wide sales promotion and expansion of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles during his visit to the Ford plant in Cologne.
- The Ford works council has urged policymakers to send a strong signal for electric mobility and to establish a purchase incentive to boost demand.
- Ford is producing the electric vehicles Explorer and Capri in Cologne but plans to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe by the end of 2027, with 2,900 in Germany.
- Due to declining demand for electric vehicles, short-time work is expected to begin in Cologne in early 2025.
Election of Mario Voigt in Thuringia: A deal to prevent an AfD scandal: In Thuringia, the chances of Mario Voigt being elected are good. The Brombeer coalition ...
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"Not sensible and not responsible": Kretschmann rejects debate on Syrian refugees
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Quick Glance: Kretschmann Opposes Syrian Refugees' Return Debate
- Minister President Kretschmann emphasizes that discussing the return of Syrian refugees is currently neither sensible nor responsible.
- He expresses hope for a peaceful transition of power in Syria and warns against hasty calls for deportations.
- CDU leader Hagel demands clear conditions for supporting Syria and advocates for halting new asylum procedures and naturalizations.
- In Baden-Württemberg, nearly 98,000 Syrians reside, with 4,921 asylum applications submitted from January to November this year.
Comment: Söder is becoming an election campaign risk for Merz: The Bavarian Prime Minister may have voluntarily given up the fight for the candidacy for ...
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Quick Glance: Söder Threatens Merz's Election Campaign
- Markus Söder has voluntarily stepped back from the chancellorship race but is leveraging his freedom in the campaign.
- He opposes Friedrich Merz's overtures towards the Greens, firmly rejecting a Schwarz-Grün coalition.
- Söder remains a significant challenger for Merz, clearly defending his position.
- The biggest threat to Merz may come from Söder's political strategy rather than Olaf Scholz.
Nobel Prize winner against Robert J. Kennedy as US Health Secretary: muscle flexing
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Quick Glance: Scientists Oppose Robert Kennedy Jr. as Health Minister
- Over 75 Nobel laureates oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as US Health Secretary.
- The letter, initiated by Richard Roberts, criticizes Kennedy's lack of qualifications and anti-science views.
- Signatories warn that his appointment would jeopardize healthcare and weaken US leadership in research.
- Kennedy, a known vaccine opponent and conspiracy theorist, recently aligned himself with Trump.
Moved to Russia: AfD MP faces loss of mandate: Olga Petersen has already been excluded from the AfD parliamentary group in Hamburg because of her overly blatant ...
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Inflation rate: Inflation again above two percent mark: For the first time since July, the inflation rate has risen above two percent. Experts expect a further ...
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Trump must be ‘strong’ on Russia to prevent trouble with China, EU top diplomat says
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"Annalenchen": Alice Weidel insults Foreign Minister Baerbock: AfD leader Alice Weidel called Annalena Baerbock what she perceived as disrespectful.
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Quick Glance: Weidel Critiques Baerbock During Election Campaign
- AfD co-leader Alice Weidel faced criticism for a derogatory remark about Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.
- In a ZDF interview, she referred to Baerbock as 'Annalenchen' and questioned her qualifications in foreign policy.
- Various political figures deemed the comment disrespectful and inappropriate.
- Nonetheless, Weidel received support from her followers, as she tapped into the disdain for the Greens.
Canada continues to review Syrian refugee claims as European nations pause intake
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Quick Glance: Europe Pauses Syrian Asylum Applications Post-Assad
- Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, several European countries, including Germany and Austria, announced a pause on asylum applications from Syrians.
- Over 101,000 Syrian asylum applications are still pending, while recent years have seen an increase in asylum requests from Syrians in Europe.
- EU foreign ministers will convene to address the rapidly changing situation in Syria and review asylum processes.
- Human rights organizations are calling for an immediate reversal of these decisions to ensure individual circumstances of asylum seekers are properly considered.
After five months of closure, the Riedbahn route will be open again from Sunday (15.12.). The Riedbahn should serve as a model for the renovation of busy ... Show more
Riedbahn route open from Sunday: Only a few restrictions left - | SWR Aktuell
Riedbahn route open from Sunday: Only a few restrictions left - | SWR Aktuell
Saudi World Cup, forced labor, death: | "Silence alone is a dangerous message": Even before the vote, it is clear that FIFA will award the 2034 World Cup to ...
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Quick Glance: FIFA's Controversial 2034 World Cup Hosting Decision
- FIFA faces scrutiny over the decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia amid concerns over process transparency.
- The selection of Morocco, Portugal, and Spain for the 2030 World Cup effectively eliminated other contenders for the 2034 bid, favoring Saudi Arabia.
- Human rights organizations criticize conditions in Saudi Arabia, warning of potential exploitation and discrimination during the tournament.
- While FIFA claims collaboration with such nations fosters progress, skeptics question the underlying financial motives and political agendas.
After the end of Assad's rule - | Faeser: Some Syrians could stay in Germany: After the end of Assad's rule, Syrians want to return to their homeland ...
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Italy clearly overtakes Germany in the rail sector: Every third train in Germany was at least 15 minutes late in 2023 - a symbol of Deutsche Bahn's punctuality ...
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Terror trio allegedly planned attack - assault rifle found on 22-year-old man: Security forces arrested three men on Sunday who were allegedly preparing an ...
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Quick Glance: Terror Trio Arrested: Attack Plans Exposed
- Three men were arrested for allegedly planning an attack.
- The suspects include a German-Lebanese brother duo and a German-Turk.
- They had already procured an assault rifle, ammunition, and additional equipment.
- Investigators noted that there was no threat to the public at any time.
Large donations to parties have risen sharply since the end of the traffic light coalition
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Solingen after the attack: "The hatred has increased": On the evening of August 23, a rejected asylum seeker from Syria killed three people at the town festival ...
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Paid articlePaywallNew weather service: the almost 100 percent accurate weather forecast: Precise weather forecasts even two weeks in advance: Google subsidiary DeepMind delivers ...
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Quick Glance: AI-Enhanced Weather Forecasting: A New Era
- Deep Mind has developed a new AI model for more accurate weather predictions up to two weeks in advance.
- Experts from the German Weather Service express skepticism, viewing AI models as supplements to traditional physical models.
- The AI model 'GenCast' surpasses conventional forecasts and is better at predicting extreme weather conditions.
- The DWD is also testing AI models but emphasizes the need for physical models to ensure reliable weather predictions.
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Three suspected Islamists arrested in Mannheim and Hesse: The investigators write of a strong religious ideology and sympathy for IS.
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Quick Glance: Three Arrested for Planned Attacks in Germany
- Three men, including two brothers from Mannheim and a German-Turk from Hesse, were arrested for planning Islamist attacks.
- The arrests took place on Sunday by special forces in Mannheim and Hesse.
- The brothers have deep sympathies for the Islamic State and had made concrete preparations for an attack.
- During the search, a assault rifle, ammunition, and other military gear were confiscated.
Merz attacks Scholz - "Has been scaring people with the nuclear strike scenario for two years"
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Bavaria bans medical abortions via telemedicine - | Protest: CSU and FW are calling for a ban on women having medical abortions via video consultation in the ...
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Paid articlePaywall State government: SPD and BSW in Brandenburg sign coalition agreement: On Wednesday, for the first time in Germany, a state government is to be formed with ...
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Trouble over Baden-Württemberg's new state logo: Three Lions on the Shield: Baden-Württemberg has spent around 900,000 euros on its new logo ...
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Millions of electricity customers "pay 600 to 800 euros too much every year": the to-do list for the new government
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New survey: SPD continues to advance - | Black-Green without a majority: The Union is still at the top of the voter list, but the SPD is still able to catch up ...
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Syrians in Germany: | "I can't imagine returning": More than 900,000 Syrians have come to Germany since 2011. Here, six of them report what the fall of the ...
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German opposition leader Merz presses Scholz during Warsaw visit: German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, a top candidate for chancellor in upcoming elections ...
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Daron Acemoglu receives the Nobel Prize in Economics on Tuesday: An interview: Liberal democracies have no future in their current state, says Daron Acemoğlu ...
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Church asylum in Bremen: Successful resistance: The Zion congregation in Bremen has prevented the deportation of a Somali from church asylum ...
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Winter weather expected in Bavaria: DWD expects frost, icy conditions and snowfall
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Quick Glance: Winter Weather Expected in Bavaria: Frost and Snowfall
- The German Weather Service (DWD) forecasts winter conditions in Bavaria, including frost, slippery roads, and occasional snowfall, particularly in higher elevations.
- Freezing rain may lead to ice in the low mountain ranges, and new snow is anticipated in the Oberpfälzer Wald, with temperatures ranging from -1 to 5 degrees.
- Temperatures will drop below freezing on Wednesday night, leading to potential icy conditions in mountainous areas due to freezing moisture.
- The weather will remain mostly cloudy with fog on Thursday and Friday, while some regions may experience sunshine.
Thuringia: The way is clear for the first "blackberry coalition". The SPD agrees to an alliance with the CDU and the BSW. CDU leader Mario Voigt is to become ...
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Federal Finance Minister Jörg Kukies (SPD) stresses that the finances for 2024 are well under control. Revenues are more than sufficient to meet all ... Show more
More retailers want to raise prices, according to study: Rising prices, such as for the Germany ticket or letter postage, continue to fuel inflation ...
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While the Syrian diaspora celebrated the fall of the regime, the German reactions were horrifying. This populism must be confronted ... Show more
Deportations of Syrian refugees: car convoys and deportation fantasies | taz.de
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Former Syrian refugee Anas Modamani became famous for taking a selfie with Merkel in 2015. Now a German citizen, he's been watching with cautious excitement ... Show more
Bamberg MP criticizes Söder's nuclear mission: 'Highly dangerous': Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) is on a major nuclear mission in Prague and Warsaw ...
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Quick Glance: Merz in Kyiv: Security Guarantees Demanded for Ukraine
- Friedrich Merz met with President Zelensky in Kyiv to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.
- Zelensky called for Western support in the form of weapons and security guarantees, highlighting the challenges of NATO membership.
- Merz reaffirmed the willingness to supply Taurus cruise missiles to strengthen Ukrainian forces and end the war quickly.
- Both leaders advocated for the establishment of a European contact group to develop a long-term strategy for Ukraine.
A TV scandal that made history: in 1991, activist Rosa von Praunheim outed Hape Kerkeling and Alfred Biolek (†) on camera in the RTL program "Explosiv - der ... Show more
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Quick Glance: Hape Kerkeling Celebrates His 60th Birthday
- Hape Kerkeling plans to spend his 60th birthday with his husband, Dirk Henning, watching special ARD broadcasts celebrating his life.
- He reflects on his career, which began with a cabaret award and gained prominence with the comedy series "Total Normal."
- Kerkeling addresses bullying and prejudice in the media in his new book, revealing his forced outing in 1991.
- Although he has stepped back from television, he remains artistically active, publishing bestsellers and advocating against societal issues like anti-Semitism.
Bundestag election: The FDP is betting everything on Lindner in its election campaign
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Hope and fear among Syrians in Germany: "I would love to be in Syria right now": Almost a million people of Syrian origin live in Germany. We spoke to some of ...
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Paid articlePaywallAre politicians stingy? Possibly. But they shouldn't have to donate: Katja Krasavice complains about stingy politicians. Most of the people's ...
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Quick Glance: Politicians Donate Less Than Expected at Charity Gala
- At the TV gala "Ein Herz für Kinder," politicians like Merz, Lindner, and Söder donated only four-figure amounts.
- Rapper Katja Krasavice criticized their stinginess and called for wealthier politicians to contribute more.
- Krasavice has donated a total of 150,000 euros over the years and deemed the politicians' donations insufficient.
- Public discourse about the donation amounts elicited mixed reactions on social media.
Over the past five years, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has emerged as a major political player ... Show more
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Syria: Which countries have been involved in the war and why?: Global powers who have been involved in the 13-year civil war have a vested interest after Assad's ...
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Missing woman from Coburg dead: THW colleague (37) confesses to crime - | Body in container
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Quick Glance: THW Colleague Confesses to Murder of Missing Researcher
- Investigations into the case of the 40-year-old woman found dead in Coburg continue, with a 37-year-old THW colleague in custody who has confessed to the crime.
- The woman had been reported missing on December 3 after failing to show up for work and being unreachable.
- Her body was discovered in a storage container at the workplace of the suspect, and autopsy results indicated a violent death the previous night.
- The police have established a task force and are still investigating the circumstances and background of the case.
Reporter: | "If he says I can't remember: That's not true": For the third time, Chancellor Scholz is being questioned in the Cum-Ex case. This time ...
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Munz on Kiev visit and Syria: How will Moscow react to Merz's Taurus promise?: During his visit to Kiev, Union Chancellor candidate Merz held out the prospect ...
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Berlin Administrative Court rejects lawsuit against broadcasting fee: A citizen took legal action against the broadcasting fee, arguing that public broadcasters ...
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Climate change: 2024 is likely to be the warmest year in history: On average, the temperature this year is likely to be 1.6 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial ...
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Quick Glance: 2024 Likely to Set Temperature Records
- The year 2024 is expected to be the hottest on record, with a global average temperature exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
- The rise in temperatures is primarily attributed to human-made greenhouse gases, along with factors like increased solar activity and the El Niño weather phenomenon.
- Regional differences reveal varying temperature patterns, with Europe not ranking among the hottest areas, while regions like Eastern Canada and Australia experienced above-average warmth.
- Rainfall patterns were irregular globally, with droughts occurring in parts of North and South America and above-average rainfall noted in certain European and Asian regions.
📈 Why tenants in Germany could see steep rent hikes in 2025 ⬇️
With Germany's rent controls at risk of falling away amid the ongoing shortage of affordable ... Show more
Why tenants in Germany could see steep rent hikes in 2025
Why tenants in Germany could see steep rent hikes in 2025
Electric cars: Production is suddenly booming - but nobody wants them in Germany: Paradox: Germany is producing them in record quantities, but there is no demand ...
berliner-zeitung.de/wirtschaft-verantwortung/elektroautos-produktion-boomt-ploetzlich-doch-in-deutschland-will-sie-keiner-li.2279115
Quick Glance: Rising Electric Car Production Faces Weak Domestic Demand
- Electric vehicle production in Germany set a record in October 2024 with over 143,000 units, marking a 38 percent increase from the previous year.
- Despite rising production numbers, demand for electric vehicles fell by 22 percent in November 2024, attributed to the removal of the environmental bonus and insufficient charging infrastructure.
- Exports of German electric cars are booming, with a 79 percent export rate in October, while domestic demand stagnates.
- The German automotive industry is heavily investing in the transition to electric mobility, but it remains uncertain whether these efforts will stimulate domestic demand.
Prime Minister's election: Thuringian blackberry parties make new offer to left-wingers
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/thueringen-brombeer-parteien-machen-linken-neues-angebot-a-56363ec4-5080-4fde-baa7-586aee0e38f9
New Thuringian blackberry government: which party gets which ministry: After weeks of tough negotiations, Thuringia is on its way to forming a new government ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/neue-thueringer-brombeer-regierung-welche-parteien-welche-ministerien-bekommen-li.2280006
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Kremlin financed appearances for AfD MPs: The AfD in the Bundestag is sticking with its foreign policy spokesman Matthias Moosdorf. Now it turns out that state ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/innenpolitik/id_100545748/kreml-finanzierte-auftritte-fuer-afd-abgeordneten.html
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