The controversial cannabis law of the traffic light coalition has been signed and can enter into force as planned on April 1 ... Show more
Quick Glance: CDU Criticizes Federal Cannabis Law
- CDU district chairman Slawig criticizes Bundesrat's approval of federal cannabis law as a fatal decision.
- Studies highlight harmful effects of early cannabis consumption in youth and its high addictive potential.
- New law strains police, judiciary, and compromises road safety with difficult enforcement rules.
- CDU and other parties, unions, and professional associations oppose cannabis legalization.
Steinmeier on vacation: Manuela Schwesig now has the last word on the cannabis law
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Federal President on the election in Russia: Steinmeier refrains from congratulating Putin
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Quick Glance: Putin revels in electoral victory amidst quiet protests
- Putin secures fifth term easily after suppressing opposition.
- Voters had virtually no choice in the election.
- Critics view the results as predetermined, Putin sees them as trust.
- Protests by the opposition, both in Russia and globally, are downplayed by Putin.
According to the Federal Council decision: Union appeals to Steinmeier: “Do not sign the cannabis law”
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The case of Ribnitz-Damgarten: How the AfD is setting a precedent: Protecting freedom of expression in schools, but the right way: The AfD wants to show Germany ...
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Germany and Islam: What the debate about Antonio Rüdiger reveals: A gesture by national soccer player Antonio Rüdiger has been discussed for days ...
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Cannabis partially permitted in Germany from April: The time has come in Germany in a week and a half. Then cannabis will become at least partially legal ...
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Quick Glance: Controlled Release by April 1: After Weeks of Debate - Cannabis Legalization Approved by Bundesrat
- Cannabis legalization has passed the Bundesrat, despite resistance from some federal states.
- The law allows possession and cultivation of cannabis with specific regulations starting April 1.
- Health Minister Lauterbach sees the legalization as an opportunity to combat the black market.
- Certain politicians caution against negative consequences such as increased deaths due to risky cannabis consumption.
Leipzig Book Fair: “Their solution is to drive Israel into the sea”: The Federal President gives a speech that is optimistic in many respects at the Leipzig Book ...
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Appeal to Steinmeier: Lindner: "Cannabis law does not lead to chaos": He sees "no argument" for the Federal President to disapprove of the partial legalization ...
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Leipzig Book Fair: Chancellor Scholz and the "genocide" screamers: Spring in Leipzig means: book fair. This year, pro-Palestine activists repeatedly tried to ...
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German opposition asks President to block cannabis law: In an unusual step, the conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) have asked Federal President Frank-Walter ...
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Germany's Steinmeier says he won't be congratulating Putin | DPA: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said he won't be congratulating Russian ...
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Federal President Steinmeier and the double anniversary: Steinmeier has written a book for a good reason: 75 years of the Basic Law and 35 years of the fall of ...
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Sharp criticism from abroad of Putin's election: The official result is clear - There was also criticism from the West: Putin's re-election was neither free nor ...
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Manga, strikes and "Kack" AfD: the Leipzig Book Fair acts like a fever thermometer for Germany. A mood report from a Swiss perspective - Die Weltwoche
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Correctiv: What remains of the Potsdam research is a frighteningly well-staged fairground coup - with, however, tangible consequences ...
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Quick Glance: Journalistic Fairground Coup: Impactful Consequences for Germany
- A red-brown illusion show takes viewers to a breathless world.
- The alleged revelation by Correctiv becomes more dubious upon scrutiny.
- An orchestrated fairground coup lacks journalistic integrity.
- The repercussions of the staged report lead to politically hallucinatory conditions.
Federal President Steinmeier had to interrupt his lecture several times because of pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
Climate protests: This is what the Last Generation's new plans look like: A month and a half after the end of its sticky blockades, the Last Generation is ...
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Quick Glance: Climate Activists of the Last Generation Change Protest Strategy
- The 'Last Generation' introduces new, less radical forms of protest aimed at broader participation in resistance.
- The group addresses a statement to Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, emphasizing the urgency of action.
- Activists plan 'Disobedient Assemblies' as a new form of protest and intend to run for the EU Parliament.
- Discussions on the climate crisis and reaching tipping points are central to the 'Last Generation's' strategy.
Stop the cannabis law after all: Are the CDU and CSU overdoing it now?: The CDU/CSU is not giving up. They want to stop the cannabis law at all costs ...
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Due to rail strike: Federal President Steinmeier flies to East Westphalia by helicopter - Die Weltwoche
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AfD “election observers” in Russia: On a cozy course with the Kremlin: AfD MPs traveled to Putin’s “presidential election” as pseudo-election observers ...
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Leipzig Book Fair opens - Steinmeier is coming: Even before it opens to the general public, the book fair in Leipzig is making headlines - or more precisely: a ...
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Baerbock says Taurus-Storm Shadow missiles swap 'an option': Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said she was open to a deal in which ...
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50 years ago: Thought of (almost) everything: On March 27, 1974, the completely renovated Waldstadion opened its doors for the first time ...
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Political celebrities and a strong platform: Leipzig Book Fair ended: 283,000 visitors visited the book fair. That's more than last year. Chancellor Olaf Scholz ...
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Steinmeier sends Princess Kate well wishes: Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis has caused consternation around the world. The Federal President also speaks out - ...
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Demand from the CDU/CSU: Steinmeier should stop cannabis law: Berlin - The CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag is hoping to stop the highly ...
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National Socialism in Cottbus: How a Jewish woman fled Germany in the 1930s: A Jewish woman from Cottbus was able to flee Germany at the end of the 1930s ...
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She deserves a medal for her smile alone: Federal Cross of Merit for Ilse Fischer
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Lykke Friis awarded Federal Cross of Merit: Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier awarded Lykke Friis the medal for her commitment to Danish-German relations ...
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Praise from the Federal President for Kirchboitzen - Heath Circle: Final stop: Bellevue Palace. Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is waiting ...
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Federal President receives delegation from Borgentreich-Lütgeneder: Pride and great joy in Lütgeneder: Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier received a ...
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Anwar meets German President in Berlin: BERLIN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Monday (March 11) meets German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to ...
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Federal President Frank Walter Steinmeier takes over honorary godparenthood for young Plauen woman
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Steinmeier in Espelkamp: The helicopter has to come: Because of the impending rail strike on Tuesday, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is switching to a ...
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Anwar met President Steinmeier in Berlin: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, in Berlin, on a six-day visit to the world's ...
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Manuela Schwesig represents Germany on the international stage: In her role as President of the Federal Council, Manuela Schwesig (SPD) is traveling to the ...
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Germany A woman in Bellevue Palace: Discussions about the next head of state - Tageblatt.lu
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Federal President Steinmeier comes to Espelkamp: That's what he plans to do: For three days, from March 12th to 14th, Frank-Walter Steinmeier will move his ...
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Ramadan in the Wesel district: "I don't want any special treatment": This photo was taken at an international fast-breaking event. Ramadan begins for Muslims ...
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Time for a woman in Bellevue: female politicians want a female Steinmeier successor
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Quick Glance: Call for First Female President for 2027
- Frank-Walter Steinmeier's term ends in 2027, sparking early discussions about his successor.
- Female politicians from various parties advocate for a qualified woman to become Germany's first female president.
- The next presidential election is scheduled for February 2027, emphasizing the need for a strong female leader.
- As per the constitution, the president must be a German citizen, have the right to vote for the Bundestag, and be at least 40 years old, with only one re-election allowed.
Successor to Steinmeier: Top politicians demand Federal President: Before electing the next head of state, the democratic parties should agree on a candidate ...
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Dispute over constitutional amendment: Steinmeier urges better protection for the Constitutional Court
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With Christian Wulff and Anton Hofreiter: Which topics will be discussed at the 11th Königsbronn Talks
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Big salary increase! This is what the government and Federal President will earn from March
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Right-wing extremism: Federal President calls for alliance for democracy: Frank-Walter Steinmeier calls for unity against right-wing extremism ...
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The situation in the evening: Starting tomorrow it will be International Men's Day again
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Federal President Steinmeier: Why he can't find clear words: The country is not in a good state. The Federal President should speak out now ...
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Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called for continued action against extremism and in defense of democracy.
"Crisis is not fate" - Steinmeier calls on Germans to be more confident: In an exclusive RTL interview, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier talks about the ...
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Scholz and Zelensky sign security agreement: Chancellor Scholz and Ukrainian President Zelensky signed a bilateral security agreement in Berlin ...
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Quick Glance: Zelenskyy Signs Security Agreement in Paris
- Zelenskyy signed a 10-year security agreement with France.
- France provides 3 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine.
- Macron plans to visit Ukraine by mid-March.
- Zelenskyy met with Scholz in Berlin for military support.
Federal President in Namibia: “We are committed to the path of reconciliation”: Federal President Steinmeier travels to Namibia to attend the funeral of the late ...
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Thousands commemorate victims of racist attack in Hanau: Shortly before the fourth anniversary of the racist attack in Hanau, thousands of people remembered the ...
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Steinmeier: 'High time to tender apology to Namibian people': The German president's visit to Namibia, primarily meant to honor the late President Hage ...
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Steinmeier calls Trump's comments on NATO "irresponsible": Trump's NATO threat causes sharp criticism. Federal President Steinmeier warned that the statements ...
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Quick Glance: NATO Chief Applauds Record Defense Spending
- European NATO members and Canada increase defense spending to record levels.
- 11% rise in defense spending among European allies and Canada last year.
- 18 allies expected to reach 2% of GDP defense spending.
- Concerns raised over Trump's remarks undermining security.
Former Federal President Christian Wulff had to answer in court from 2013 for accepting benefits. It was the first criminal trial against a former German head ... Show more
First the country, then the parties: Steinmeier wants the really big GroKo: He has been talking to representatives of the government, opposition and business for ...
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Interview with former Federal President Gauck: "Putin was the support of my oppressors"
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Zelensky in Berlin: Germany and Ukraine sign security agreement: Olaf Scholz and Volodymyr Zelenskyj signed a bilateral agreement in Berlin ...
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Fleischhauer: How Robert Habeck gambled away the future of the German economy: From the outset, the Ampel's policy had the traits of a dream. With its energy ...
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Frank Walter Steinmeier - the restless president: Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been in Bellevue Palace for two years now, in his second term in office ...
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Namibia: Steinmeier pays tribute to Namibia's deceased president at memorial service
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Marcel Reif on anti-Semitism: “My Jewish father is spinning in his grave”: Marcel Reif does not want to be used as a “model Jew”. But he cannot remain silent ...
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Where is Mangi Meli's skull?: In Tanzania, a family has been trying for decades to find the skull of a chief who was hanged during German colonial times ...
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Germany: More demos against far-right, AfD slips in polls: This weekend again saw thousands of Germans hit the streets to show opposition to far-right ideology ...
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Comment: “Democracy Promotion Act”: Democracy does not need subsidies: With a ?Democracy Promotion Act? The SPD and the Greens want to distribute a lot of money ...
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EU nuclear bomb: survey - This is how Germany feels about nuclear weapons for Europe
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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier received his Israeli counterpart in Berlin on Friday. Following the meeting, Isaac Herzog will travel on to the Munich ... Show more
Trump only needs one remark to expose Germany's lack of planning: A single remark was enough for Donald Trump to plunge the Europeans into a security crisis ...
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According to Statement for Democracy: Hatred against Helene Fischer: Together with other celebrities, Helene Fischer has taken a clear stance against right-wing ...
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Germany on the verge of collapse? The supposed crisis of democracy is not, it is just a language disorder, a hearing loss on the part of the self-proclaimed ...
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Steinmeier: Navalny was a courageous defender of democracy: Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has expressed his condolences to the family of Russian ...
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German media: Germany plans to send long-range missile systems, Taurus missiles not mentioned
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Trigema Group: “Mrs. Merkel is to blame!” - The former chancellor is said to have screwed up everything
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Demos against the right: 2024 is not 1933: Never again is now, is the motto at demonstrations against the AfD. But is that really where we are? Does the ...
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Helene Fischer is celebrated after her statement - and gets hate: In the current stern, dozens of celebrities speak out for our democracy, including pop star ...
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A horse as a state gift: When the Federal President asks about “Thundering Hooves”
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After King Charles' cancer diagnosis: well wishes for the king: One day after Charles III's cancer diagnosis was announced. Prime Minister Sunak appealed to the ...
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