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Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer: These are the pitfalls that lie ahead of him: On May 6, 2025, Alois Rainer was sworn in as Federal Minister of Agriculture ...
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Middle East escalation: German government stands by Israel: Israel attacks Iran, which responds with counter-attacks. The German government wants to stand by ...
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Middle East escalation: German government stands by Israel
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Escalating Conflict Between Iran and Israel
On day five, Trump urged Tehran evacuation amid Iran’s rejection of nuclear deal and rising casualties reported by both sides.
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  • The Israel-Iran conflict has persisted for five consecutive days with ongoing mutual attacks.

  • President Trump called for Tehran residents to evacuate, condemning Iran’s refusal to accept a nuclear weapons agreement.

  • G7 leaders pushed for de-escalation, insisting Iran must never obtain nuclear arms while upholding Israel’s defense rights.

  • Iran reported over 220 deaths, mostly civilians, while Israel confirmed 24 civilian fatalities and nearly 3,000 evacuations.
  • Iran should have signed the 'deal' I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social media platform.
SPD argues over "manifesto": Pistorius harshly criticizes authors: Shortly before the party conference, prominent SPD members argue about how to deal with the ...
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SPD Members Call for New Approach to Russia Policy
Two weeks before the party congress, SPD members spark intense debate with a peace manifesto challenging current military policies.
Key FactsJun 12 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Several SPD politicians defend a manifesto that urges moving away from rearmament and increasing cooperation with Russia despite internal criticism.

  • Ralf Stegner stresses the need for both military aid to Ukraine and diplomatic talks with Russia, acknowledging that rearmament alone is ineffective.

  • The manifesto aims to stimulate broad discussion within the SPD and address consequences from recent election defeats.

  • Reactions within the party vary, with some endorsing the paper while others reject cooperation with Russia amid the ongoing conflict.
  • You cannot militarily defeat Russia.
    Ralf Stegner, Member of the Bundestag and foreign policy expert, defends the controversial manifesto on the joint morning magazine of ARD and ZDF.
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OECD Urges Major Reforms to Boost German Economy
The OECD report calls for reforms by 2027 to improve competitiveness and address workforce shortages in Germany.
Key FactsJun 13 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The OECD recommends eliminating tax incentives for early retirement and reforming spousal tax splitting.

  • High female part-time employment and social contributions reduce Germany’s work hours compared internationally.

  • Economy Minister Reiche announced significant pension and social system reforms to enhance competitiveness.

  • The OECD praised the coalition government’s response to the energy price crisis and growth of renewables.
  • We need to be more competitive
    — Federal Minister of Economics Katherina Reiche after the meeting with OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann.
Claas announces short-time work: 1,000 employees affected: The agricultural machinery manufacturer Claas has once again announced short-time work ...
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Claas announces short-time work: 1,000 employees affected
Integration Commissioner Pawlik criticizes planned end to family reunification: The CDU/CSU and SPD want to suspend family reunification for certain refugees for ...
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OpinionUndeclared work: experts warn of record levels: The German government wants to take tougher action against undeclared work. It would be more worthwhile to ...
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Undeclared work: experts warn of record levels
Middle East: Germany's difficult role in the conflict between Israel and Iran: Right to self-defense versus international law: the Israeli attack may violate the ...
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Friedrich Merz: Can he do the Trump?: Just sign a decree and it's on. Can the German government and the chancellor actually do the same, asks a reader.
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Friedrich Merz: Can he do the Trump?
Alice Weidel: Misguided migration policy jeopardizes the future viability of our country
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Alice Weidel: Misguided migration policy jeopardizes the future viability ...
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Concerns Over Migration Costs and National Impact
Nearly €30 billion federal funds will be spent on migration in 2024 amid unresolved labor shortages and social strain.
Key FactsJun 11 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The migration policy of established parties will cost the federal government close to €30 billion in 2024, threatening Germany’s future viability.

  • Despite millions of immigrants over the past decade, the skilled labor shortage remains, and the welfare system is strained by additional benefit recipients.

  • Longer wait times for medical care, housing shortages, and declining internal security are consequences of the current migration approach.

  • The AfD calls for strict limits on immigration, firm deportations of rejected asylum seekers, and warns about increasing debt burdens for future generations.
  • The policy of mass immigration is irresponsible, unsustainable, and anti-social.
    Alice Weidel, AfD party leader, on the government's migration policy.
German government: Klingbeil ready to increase defense spending: Germany will spend "just two percent" of GDP on defense this year, according to the SPD finance ...
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German government: Klingbeil ready to increase defense spending
Defense: Pistorius paves the way for a return to compulsory military service: The coalition is debating the new military service. Handelsblatt has details of the ...
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Defense: Pistorius paves the way for a return to compulsory military ...
Politics in Germany: Current news in the ticker: News on the German government: Current news and updates on the coalition of SPD and CDU/CSU under Chancellor ...
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Politics in Germany: Current news in the ticker
Pensioners should go back to work: What applies now - | and what doesn't: Pensioners should work longer - | voluntarily. In return, significant tax relief ...
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Economics Minister: Early retirement is a problem: Germany needs to catch up in terms of economic growth. The country has homework to do ...
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Economics Minister: Early retirement is a problem
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Extending Work Life to Combat Early Retirement
Minister Reiche urges pension and health reforms for stronger growth, aiming for significant GDP increase by 2030.
Key FactsJun 13 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Economy Minister Katherina Reiche identifies early retirement as a major issue requiring longer working periods.

  • The OECD advises reducing tax incentives for early retirement and encouraging older workers to remain employed.

  • Germany must implement structural reforms to substantially boost GDP in the coming years.

  • The coalition aims to introduce a pension package including expanded child-related benefits and incentives for post-retirement work.
  • If you ask me, there is no way around working longer.
    — Minister of Economics Katherina Reiche stated this in Berlin.
Government wants maximum weekly working hours - but there is criticism: A daily working time of 8 hours has long been considered a social achievement ...
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Government wants maximum weekly working hours - but there is criticism
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OpinionIsrael's attack on Iran: Chancellor Merz warns against further escalation: Following the start of Israel's attack on Iran, the German government is urging the ...
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Israel's attack on Iran: Chancellor Merz warns against further escalation
SPD criticizes Linnemann's tough stance on citizen's income: "The attacks on the welfare state are increasing every day. But it is not a cost factor that ...
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SPD criticizes Linnemann's tough stance on citizen's income
Merz: German claim to leadership in artificial intelligence - Golem.de: According to a study, a leading role in AI, as Chancellor Merz would like to see ...
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Söder is alarmed! AfD shoots through the roof in Bavarian poll: Political bombshell in Bavaria: The AfD reaches a new record high in a Sunday poll ...
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Söder is alarmed! AfD shoots through the roof in Bavarian poll
Court: Rejection of asylum seekers was unlawful: Immediately after taking office, Federal Interior Minister Dobrindt orders asylum seekers to be turned back at ...
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Court: Rejection of asylum seekers was unlawful
Russia wants to save its agricultural machinery industry with subsidies.: The agricultural machinery market in Russia is weakening. Domestic products ...
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Russia wants to save its agricultural machinery industry with subsidies.
Cattle farmers hesitant to sell - Is the slaughter cattle market running hot?: Slaughterhouses are perplexed by the continuing rise in cattle prices ...
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Black-Red should reject chat control: Activists are calling on the new German government to continue campaigning in the EU against the impending ban on encrypted ...
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Black-Red should reject chat control
Opinion+++ News in the Ukraine war +++: Berlin has no plans to supply Taurus cruise missiles
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+++ News in the Ukraine war +++: Berlin has no plans to supply Taurus ...
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Germany Pledges Billions More Military Aid to Ukraine
Boris Pistorius announced €1.9 billion in aid, potentially raising Germany’s total 2024 support for Ukraine to €9 billion.
Key FactsJun 12 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Defense Minister Boris Pistorius pledged an additional €1.9 billion in military aid during a visit to Kyiv.

  • The funds aim to finance long-range missiles and investments in Ukraine’s defense industry.

  • A three-year plan for delivering the Iris-T defense system was revealed, while Taurus cruise missiles remain excluded.

  • Russia has intensified drone and rocket attacks amidst ongoing international peace efforts.
  • I can say for Germany that we entered this year with support for Ukraine of four billion euros.
    Boris Pistorius at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.
Border controls: Poland considers controls at the border with Germany: The new German government has tightened border controls. Poland's head of government has ...
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Border controls: Poland considers controls at the border with Germany
What he would "never do again": Spahn defends mask purchases with "financial risks"
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What he would
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Spahn Defends Mask Procurement During Pandemic
Spahn cites urgent shortages in 2020, admits no bidding for logistics firm, and anticipates public report release on mask deals.
Key FactsJun 10 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Spahn justified costly mask purchases as necessary due to urgent shortages and lack of alternatives during the pandemic.

  • He admitted awarding logistics contracts to the Fiege company from his home region without a competitive tender.

  • The politician referenced a special investigator’s report on mask procurement that has been known for several years.

  • Spahn expects the health ministry to publish the report transparently and criticized the procurement method in hindsight.
  • In an emergency, having is more important than needing. It was a century crisis and an exceptional situation. Everything was lacking. Everything was scarce.
    Jens Spahn justifies his actions regarding the mask deals during the Corona pandemic.
Federal Council approves night hunting and fixed night sights: The Federal Council has given the green light for the extended use of night scopes ...
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Federal Council approves night hunting and fixed night sights
After the verdict: Merz sticks to rejecting asylum seekers: Chancellor Merz and Interior Minister Dobrindt are continuing to pursue a tough stance at the borders ...
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After the verdict: Merz sticks to rejecting asylum seekers
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Court Blocks Dobrindt’s Border Asylum Rejections
A Berlin court ruled the border rejections unlawful; nearly 3,000 asylum seekers were denied entry within six weeks.
Key FactsJun 03 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The Berlin Administrative Court ruled that turning away asylum seekers at the border is unlawful.

  • Interior Minister Dobrindt remains committed to the policy and intends to seek a ruling in a main trial.

  • Opponents like Green Party leader Banaszak and Pro Asyl demand an end to the illegal practice, emphasizing EU law compliance.

  • According to Dobrindt, close to 3,000 people were refused entry at German borders over about a month, while vulnerable individuals were still admitted.
  • The federal government must immediately end this illegal practice. Because the decisions of the Berlin Administrative Court make it unmistakably clear: Dobrindt's policy of rejecting asylum seekers is in violation of European law.Karl Kopp, Managing Director of Pro Asyl, comments on the decisions of the Berlin Administrative Court.
The Greens: What did they do wrong in the traffic light government?: A study by the Heinrich Böll Foundation takes stock of the work of the Greens in the traffic ...
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The Greens: What did they do wrong in the traffic light government?
Trump's deportation of harvest workers leaves farmers in despair: As US farmers are deprived of harvest workers, the fruit rots unharvested in the fields ...
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Trump's deportation of harvest workers leaves farmers in despair
New economic forecasts: economic crisis ends in 2026: The German economy has been trapped in crisis for almost three years. Economists predict that 2026 will be ...
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New economic forecasts: economic crisis ends in 2026
China triggers artificial rainfall in the grain belt: China is relying on artificial rain to combat drought in parts of the country. Airplanes and drones are ...
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China triggers artificial rainfall in the grain belt
After Israel's attack on Iran: How the German government is responding to the situation in the Middle East
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After Israel's attack on Iran: How the German government is responding to ...
How dangerous will the mask affair be for Jens Spahn?: For the moment, the mask affair doesn't seem to be hurting the head of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group ...
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How dangerous will the mask affair be for Jens Spahn?
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Mask Procurement Fiasco Causes Billion-Euro Loss
Former Health Minister Spahn is accused of structural failure after ordering masks worth €5.9 billion, with large-scale wastage.
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  • Investigator Margaretha Sudhof condemns the health ministry’s unilateral mask procurement approach during the pandemic under Spahn’s leadership.

  • Ignoring expert advice led to an estimated €2.3 billion financial damage linked to the mask orders.

  • Masks purchased at inflated prices were mostly destroyed due to quality defects, costing taxpayers billions.

  • Spahn justifies his actions citing urgent needs and calls for prompt report publication and a parliamentary inquiry.
  • For me personally, it would currently be easier if the report were public.
    Jens Spahn comments on the publication of the Sudhof report.
20,000 ha deal: DAH Group goes to Australian: Once again, huge areas are going to an investor - | the Working Group for Rural Agriculture (AbL) is demanding ...
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20,000 ha deal: DAH Group goes to Australian
Rejections despite ruling: Merz doesn't speak like Trump, but acts like him: Although a court has clearly stated that its rejections are unlawful ...
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Rejections despite ruling: Merz doesn't speak like Trump, but acts like ...
Veterans Day 2025: Ex-soldier calls for reappraisal instead of Remembrance Day: Our author spent ten years in the Bundeswehr. His deployment in Afghanistan left ...
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Veterans Day 2025: Ex-soldier calls for reappraisal instead of Remembrance ...
Farmer confirms: Vaccinated against boar taint is more marketable: agrarheute.com - | THE news portal for agriculture! Top news on plants, animals ...
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Farmer confirms: Vaccinated against boar taint is more marketable
Extreme Heat Is the Biggest Threat to Insurers and Businesses: Deadly temperatures put great stress not just on human life but also on the economy ...
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Extreme Heat Is the Biggest Threat to Insurers and Businesses
Left-wing extremism figures: Dobrindt criticized for distorted presentation: Interior Minister Dobrindt's presentation on left-wing extremism is met with ...
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Left-wing extremism figures: Dobrindt criticized for distorted ...
Germany ticket: dispute over funding - Thuringia fears "death blow": The Deutschlandticket is to be continued beyond the end of the year. But how exactly are the ...
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Germany ticket: dispute over funding - Thuringia fears
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Funding Conflict Threatens Germany’s Transit Ticket
With 13 million users, the ticket’s financing after 2025 is uncertain amid ongoing disputes between federal and state governments.
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  • Approximately 13 million people use the Germany-wide ticket for local and regional public transport.

  • Currently, federal and state governments jointly provide 3 billion euros annually, secured only through 2025.

  • Funding beyond 2025 remains unresolved, creating uncertainty about covering increased costs.

  • A ministerial meeting in June 2025 aims to agree on pricing and a clear funding framework.
  • It is important that we get a clear financing framework and planning security for the Deutschlandticket.
    — NRW Minister of Transport Oliver Krischer (Green Party) spoke about the need for a clear financing framework for the Deutschlandticket.
EU budget: Brussels needs more money, Germany says no: The EU is faced with growing demands and limited financial resources. Germany emphasizes that an increase ...
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EU budget: Brussels needs more money, Germany says no
Tightening asylum laws: A run-up to the wall: The new German government is ignoring a clear court ruling - and it now also wants to bypass the Bundestag and ...
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Tightening asylum laws: A run-up to the wall
How do pig farmers look to the future?: How will pig farms develop in the coming years? Which factors influence the mood? The ISN wants to shed light on this and ...
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How do pig farmers look to the future?
Economy: “Light at the end of the tunnel” - German economy growing again: Leading institutes are raising their economic forecasts and the stagnation could end ...
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Economy: “Light at the end of the tunnel” - German economy growing again
Israel attacks Iran: How is Germany reacting?: Israel attacks Iran, which retaliates with retaliatory strikes. Meanwhile, fears of a conflagration in the Middle ...
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Israel attacks Iran: How is Germany reacting?
Transporting 100 m³ of harvest at once: Fliegl presents XXL trailer: With Fliegl's long truck concepts and walking floor trailers, transport costs can be ...
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Transporting 100 m³ of harvest at once: Fliegl presents XXL trailer
"Proneness to violence is growing rapidly": Dobrindt warns of young extremists - | and calls for addressing and educating people
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Closed season for Klingbeil: An eloquent silence reigns in the German government forest.
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Closed season for Klingbeil: An eloquent silence reigns in the German ...
Nazi slogan at demonstration in Bad Dürrenberg: Pensioner in court: Merseburg/MZ. - | Two seemingly harmless words - | and you can end up in court ...
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Nazi slogan at demonstration in Bad Dürrenberg: Pensioner in court
Investment booster: Federal states fear high tax losses: The planned tax relief for companies and farmers is meeting with resistance in the Bundesrat ...
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Investment booster: Federal states fear high tax losses
Six deaths and 700 percent more cases - this disease is spreading: The figures are frightening - over 25,000 cases of whooping cough were reported to the Robert ...
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Six deaths and 700 percent more cases - this disease is spreading
Interior Minister Dobrindt warns against AfD ban proceedings: CSU politician Dobrindt doesn't want to ban the AfD, but rather "govern it out ...
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Interior Minister Dobrindt warns against AfD ban proceedings
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Dobrindt Rejects AfD Ban Proposal
The report notes 15,300 violent right-wing extremists, but the interior minister advises against banning the AfD.
Key FactsJun 10 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Interior Minister Dobrindt finds the latest intelligence report insufficient to justify banning the AfD party.

  • He advocates for political opposition to the AfD rather than pursuing a legal ban.

  • The AfD remains under suspicion until the Cologne administrative court rules, with the report currently withheld from publication.

  • The intelligence service records a nearly 25% rise in right-wing extremists, totaling over 50,000 individuals.
  • Anyone who believes that one can win legally against the AfD and its agitation will experience a rude awakening.
    — Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt warns against an AfD ban procedure and emphasizes the risks of such an approach.
Why a farmer converted his entire agricultural transport logistics to trucks: Michael Kapell has converted his entire transport logistics to trucks in recent ...
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Why a farmer converted his entire agricultural transport logistics to ...
Migration researcher on rejections: “A crazy bogus solution”: With illegal rejections and authoritarian signals, the federal government is heading towards ...
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Migration researcher on rejections: “A crazy bogus solution”
Queer Commissioner of the Federal Government: "My dream would be a Bill Kaulitz Foundation that would help in East Germany"
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Queer Commissioner of the Federal Government:
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New Directions in Queer Advocacy from Eastern Germany
Since May 2024, Sophie Koch campaigns for constitutional queer rights and envisions a foundation aiding Eastern German LGBTQ+ communities.
Key FactsJun 07 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Sophie Koch assumed the federal Queer Commissioner role in 2024, drawing on her Saxon political background.

  • She aims to embed queer rights in the constitution and reform parental recognition laws for queer families.

  • Despite past criticisms, Koch now collaborates with the CDU to foster broader acceptance within government.

  • Her strategy includes education initiatives, funding for civil society, and establishing a Bill Kaulitz foundation in Eastern Germany.
  • My dream would be a Bill Kaulitz foundation that would help in East Germany.
    — Queer Commissioner Koch about support for the community.
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Prominent name: Why Franz-Josef Strauß is leaving the CSU
Amazone InsectGuard demonstrably protects more insects: The InsectGuard insect repellent device, mounted on the Profihopper self-propelled mower in front of the ...
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Amazone InsectGuard demonstrably protects more insects
Netherlands to cull another 240,000 sows: Billion-dollar phase-out programs are causing pig populations to plummet dramatically. By 2030 ...
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Netherlands to cull another 240,000 sows
Berlin's Governing Mayor wants to save money: Wegner questions the future of the Deutschlandticket
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Berlin's Governing Mayor wants to save money: Wegner questions the ...
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Wegner Demands Fair Funding for Federal Relief Measures
Wegner warns Berlin faces €100 million annual revenue loss from 2026 tax cuts, urging federal compensation for states.
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  • Berlin’s Mayor Kai Wegner conditions support for the federal relief package on financial compensation for the states.

  • The planned reduction of the gastronomy VAT from 19% to 7% will cause Berlin a yearly shortfall of €100 million starting 2026.

  • Wegner questions state co-financing of the Deutschlandticket, calling it costly for both federal and state budgets.

  • He calls for a state reform to realign expenditures and revenues to ease financial burdens on states and municipalities.
  • Well-intentioned, but expensive for the federal government and the states.
    — Berlin's governing mayor Kai Wegner (CDU) criticizes the Germany ticket and the financial burden on the states.
Catering in the Bundeswehr: no combat without food: How does the German government want to attract volunteers to the Bundeswehr? With good food ...
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Catering in the Bundeswehr: no combat without food
Before Merz's visit to Trump: Suddenly, Germany's role is completely different
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Before Merz's visit to Trump: Suddenly, Germany's role is ...
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Merz’s Pivotal White House Visit with Trump
Scheduled for Thursday, Merz’s first meeting with Trump aims to address the Ukraine conflict, NATO, and US-EU tariff issues.
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  • Chancellor Merz will make his inaugural visit to President Trump at the White House, marking his most significant foreign trip.

  • Key topics include ending the Ukraine war, NATO's external threats, and the ongoing tariff dispute, though immediate outcomes are doubtful.

  • Merz plans a confident approach, having already engaged in multiple phone conversations with Trump.

  • Discussions will also cover the upcoming NATO summit, defense spending commitments, and tensions with US Vice President Vance.
  • This is our business. We decide about it, not an American government.
    — Merz commented on the US government's criticism regarding the classification of the AfD by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution.