Before the migration summit: Saskia Esken warns that "Germany should keep a friendly face"
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Because he called a journalist a "fascist": AfD politician Stephan Brandner's immunity lifted
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Quick Glance: Bundestag Lifts Immunity of AfD Representative
- The Bundestag has lifted the immunity of AfD representative Stephan Brandner, allowing a criminal procedure against him.
- The decision was made with the majority of other factions, while the AfD abstained.
- Brandner stated that his remarks towards a journalist were an exercise of his right to free speech.
- A Berlin court had previously imposed a substantial fine on Brandner in relation to the ongoing legal dispute.
"You can rely on the Bavarians": Söder pledges allegiance to CDU leader Merz beyond the election
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Quick Glance: Söder and Merz: A Strong Alliance for the Union
- CSU leader Markus Söder reaffirmed full support for Union chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz during the CSU party conference in Augsburg.
- Söder emphasized the need for a political change in Germany and the significance of the CSU for the Union, following the resolution of previous differences in migration policy.
- Merz stated that the Union is determined to win the upcoming Bundestag elections and called for a united and reliable government.
- Discussions about future coalitions were dismissed, with Merz categorically ruling out collaboration with the Greens and the AfD.
SPD: General Secretary Kühnert resigns: The 35-year-old announced this in a press release. He cites health problems as the reason for his resignation.
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Weidel and Wagenknecht: "Both are dangerous. Neither should take responsibility in the country"
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Quick Glance: Wagenknecht and Weidel: Spotlight on TV Debate
- The TV debate between Wagenknecht and Weidel focused heavily on migration, with Wagenknecht criticizing Weidel for tolerating extremists within her party.
- Weidel countered by highlighting Wagenknecht's political history and labeled the BSW as a supporter of traditional parties.
- Despite their clashes, both politicians shared common views, particularly in their criticism of the Ukraine war and opposition to arms shipments to Israel.
- Significant economic policy differences emerged, as Wagenknecht advocated for increased state involvement while Weidel opposed government intervention.
Federal Network Agency & Respect: Reporting offices jeopardize freedom of expression
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SPD wants to ease the burden on citizens and increase the minimum wage: The SPD is focusing its election campaign strategy entirely on the economy - enriched ...
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Quick Glance: SPD Plans Comprehensive Reforms for Election Campaign
- The SPD aims for an income tax reform that relieves 95 percent of taxpayers.
- The proposed reform intends to tax the highest one percent of incomes more to enhance purchasing power.
- Additional measures include a minimum wage of 15 euros and initiatives to promote electric vehicles.
- The party criticizes CDU's economic policy and calls for tax incentives for investments in future industries.
Energy: Floating LNG terminals to start operating before winter: Germany is preparing for winter. Additional floating import terminals for liquefied natural gas ...
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Quick Glance: LNG Terminals Set to Launch Before Winter
- New floating LNG import terminals in Stade and Wilhelmshaven are expected to commence operations before winter.
- The Deutsche Energy Terminal (DET) reported ongoing finishing works at both sites without specifying exact launch dates.
- The construction of these terminals was expedited following the Russian invasion of Ukraine to reduce dependence on Russian gas supplies.
- Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck expressed confidence in Germany's gas supply, while the German Environmental Aid is advocating for a downgrade of the gas emergency plan alert level.
Wanderwitz on the AfD ban: These are his plans: The Saxon CDU MP Marco Wanderwitz is working on an AfD ban like no other. He explains why he thinks the party is ...
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Quick Glance: Wanderwitz's Strategy for AfD Ban: Key Insights
- Marco Wanderwitz, a CDU member, aims to initiate a ban on the AfD, deeming the party unconstitutional.
- A cross-party proposal could be voted on in the Bundestag this year, aiming to complete the process before the next federal election.
- Wanderwitz contends that the AfD undermines democratic values and that a ban is essential to diminish its political influence.
- Resistance within his own faction may pose challenges, but Wanderwitz remains hopeful that changes within the AfD could alter the landscape.
Ryanair withdraws from Germany - | many flight connections canceled: Germany has become too expensive for Ryanair. Locations are being cancelled and the range of ...
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Large platform for depictions of sexual violence against children shut down: A large darknet platform for child pornography content has been shut down after a ...
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Quick Glance: Crackdown on Darknet Child Porn Platform Success
- A significant child pornography platform in the Darknet has been shut down in North Rhine-Westphalia.
- Two key suspects are in custody, and a total of seven men have been arrested.
- The investigations yielded extensive evidence, including 1,517 items and 13.5 terabytes of data.
- Police urge users to seek help before it is too late.
Selenskyj in Berlin: Scholz misses the chance to become Chancellor of Peace: Instead of starting diplomatic initiatives, Scholz promises Kyiv more weapons ...
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Thuringia: State Parliament elects president: In the vote, CDU man Thadäus König prevails against Wiebke Muhsal from the AfD.
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Quick Glance: CDU Triumphs in Thüringen Constitutional Court Ruling
- The CDU achieved victories against AfD’s Jürgen Treutler in the Thüringer Constitutional Court.
- The court mandated Treutler to allow a vote on the agenda prior to electing the Landtag president.
- Treutler is required to properly manage the session and respect the rights of the members.
- The CDU nominated Thadäus König for the presidency, while the AfD proposed Wiebke Muhsal.
Merz categorically rules out any cooperation with the AfD - | and permanently chains the CDU to left-wing parties. That will not do them any good - | Die ...
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Media report: Nursing insurance is threatened with bankruptcy - | or an extreme jump in contributions
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Quick Glance: Care Insurance Faces Serious Financial Challenges
- The care insurance may face insolvency without interventions by February.
- Federal Health Minister Lauterbach is preparing an emergency plan to stabilize the insurance.
- The care insurance expects a deficit of 1.5 billion euros in 2023 and 3.4 billion euros in 2024.
- The opposition criticizes the government for mismanaging care insurance and calls for a comprehensive financing mix.
MPs want to submit a motion to ban the AfD: According to a media report, parliamentarians from the SPD, Union, Greens and Left have joined forces to initiate a ...
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The traffic light is not to blame for everything: Germany is in a permanent recession. The Germans cannot just blame the government for this.
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Paid articlePaywall German government lowers economic forecast: Worse than hoped: The federal government expects a decline in economic output for 2024. The growth package is no ...
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Scholz runs to the microphone - | and announces further arms deliveries to Israel
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Government formation in Saxony: CDU politicians call on Kretschmer to hold talks with AfD
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Government expects recession to continue: Instead of a plus, Economics Minister Habeck now expects GDP to fall in 2024. However, he is optimistic for 2025 and ...
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Paid articlePaywallFederal election campaign: CSU party conference calls for an upper limit on asylum seekers and conscription - | Merz calls for a "new togetherness"
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Quick Glance: CSU Congress: Key Demands for Federal Elections
- The CSU is advocating for a cap on asylum applications, the reinstatement of military conscription, and a firm rejection of a four-day workweek.
- Party leader Markus Söder and CDU chairman Friedrich Merz highlighted the unity of the union and the goal of replacing the current government.
- The CSU aims to tighten migration policies, proposing fewer than 100,000 asylum applications annually and a reform of asylum laws.
- The party plans to introduce a general service obligation and demands an increase in defense spending to three percent of GDP.
Energy supply: CDU and CSU are preparing the return of nuclear power: Old reactors are to be put back online, new reactors are to be built. And a committee of ...
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"Jerk to the left": New SPD General Secretary Miersch introduces himself - | Union reacts
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Middle East conflict: The Greens and arms exports: The question of whether Germany should continue to export weapons to Israel is heating up tempers in Berlin ...
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Federal Ministry of Health: And the solidarity community pays billions: Secret prices for medicines: The federal government has unnecessarily submitted to the ...
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Paid articlePaywallGreta Thunberg: CDU politician calls for entry ban - | Police break up protest camp
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Quick Glance: Thunberg Critiques Germany's Treatment of Activists
- Greta Thunberg accused German police of using excessive force to dismantle a pro-Palestinian camp in Dortmund.
- The police stated that the camp's dissolution was due to concerns that Thunberg's presence would draw more protesters, initially labeling her as a 'potentially violent participant.'
- Thunberg expressed solidarity with Palestinians and criticized German authorities for actions against activists opposing genocide and occupation.
- Following her detention in Belgium at a climate demonstration, Thunberg has frequently participated in pro-Palestinian protests, amplifying criticisms of her perceived one-sided stance in the conflict.
New license plates in Germany: How realistic is that?: An initiative proposes new license plates for over 300 medium-sized towns. Why is this necessary? And is ...
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Quick Glance: New Vehicle Registration Plates Proposed for German Cities
- A proposal suggests introducing unique vehicle registration plates for 320 German cities to enhance local identity.
- Professor Ralf Bochert emphasizes that the new regulation would be simple and cost-free.
- Many mayors support the idea, and the federal government appears favorable.
- Criticism arises from the District Council, questioning the necessity of this initiative.
Judge: Security package is a "mini-package": After the recent knife attacks, the federal government wants to ensure more security with a package of measures ...
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Neubrandenburg's gay mayor gives up: Silvio Witt has had to endure a lot. Now the mayor of Neubrandenburg has announced his resignation ...
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AfD party ban? These parties have been banned in Germany: The AfD is gaining strength, and calls for its ban are getting louder. But only a few times in the ...
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Finance Minister Lindner: Debt leeway for 2025 increases by 5.2 billion euros: Germany could take on more debt next year than previously thought ...
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What the government is planning in terms of asylum policy: After the knife attack in Solingen, the federal government announced stricter asylum and security laws ...
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Merz: "I have organized my life differently than Mr. Scholz.": Friedrich Merz on why he thinks he is more suitable than the incumbent chancellor and how he wants ...
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Paid articlePaywallInterior Minister: Faeser presents draft laws on EU asylum reform: Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has presented draft laws on the implementation of the ...
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Economy: Federal government expects another year of recession in 2024: The German economy is facing its second year of no growth in a row. Federal Minister of ...
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Long-term unemployed: 1000 Euro bonus planned for one year in a regular job: The CSU speaks of "pure mockery", the Ministry of Economic Affairs ...
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Quick Glance: Opposition to €1000 Bonus for Employment Initiative
- The government plans a €1000 bonus for long-term unemployed individuals who work for a year.
- This proposal faces significant backlash from citizens who view it as unfair to those who have worked for many years.
- Critics argue that the bonus rewards laziness and burdens taxpayers with financing it.
- The Ministry of Economic Affairs defends the initiative as an incentive to promote regular employment and mitigate the loss of state benefits.
Baden-Württemberg: Greens fall to worst result since 2010 in survey - | CDU gains noticeably
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Despite the increase in purchase prices: heat pumps could halve your heating costs
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NATO rearmament: Germany must finally get on board. But Pistorius remains silent.
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Quick Glance: Nato Expansion: Germany's Urgency and Silence
- Nato plans a significant troop increase in Europe, presenting immense challenges for Germany.
- The Bundeswehr must prepare 25,000 additional soldiers in a few years, despite current recruitment issues.
- Defense Minister Boris Pistorius calls for urgent measures, but the government ignores his proposals and prioritizes other expenses.
- Citizens are willing to make financial sacrifices for their security, necessitating a renewed discussion on defense spending and conscription.
Is Saskia Esken still the right person to lead the SPD?: Saskia Esken used to be against the SPD establishment. Now she is part of it herself - | and has become ...
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Paid articlePaywall Green Party resignations as an alarm signal for the traffic light coalition: Crisis in the Greens: Why it was right for Ricarda Lang and Omid Nouripour to quit
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Paid articlePaywallQuick Glance: Habeck's Power Moves Risk Party Division
- Robert Habeck aims for a stronger power position within the Greens, potentially leading the party into crisis.
- Following disappointing election results, the Greens announced the resignation of their entire federal board to strategically realign.
- Habeck praises the outgoing leaders' sacrifice while seeking to gain influence, which could heighten internal party tensions.
- The Greens face the challenge of maintaining their political identity while being criticized for their compromises in the current government.
Only AfD votes against: Strengthen the independence of the Federal Constitutional Court - | broad support for draft
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Junge Union Ortenau invites Julian Reichelt: Event in Europa-Park: The JU Ortenau says they want to get an idea of the portal that Reichelt works for ...
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Quick Glance: CDU Debate Over Julian Reichelt's Appearance in Europapark
- Julian Reichelt, former editor of 'Bild', is set to speak on October 11 at Europapark, invited by the Young Union Ortenau and the Medium-Sized Business Union Südbaden.
- The CDU Südbaden district association distances itself from the event, having removed the registration link from its website.
- Despite the controversies, over a hundred registrations were received, alongside numerous negative comments criticizing the invitation.
- CDU Südbaden stated that they would not have invited Reichelt to their own event, as they do not wish to provide him with a platform.
Long-term unemployed: Nahles rejects 1,000 euro job bonus: Long-term unemployed people are to receive 1,000 euros if they take a job. That is the federal ...
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Thuringia: CDU MP Thadäus König is the new state parliament president: The new state parliament of Thuringia has been constituted. On Saturday morning in Erfurt ...
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"Govern away" instead of "ban away": Debate about the AfD party ban: "Governing away" is better than "banning away", says the large majority in the Union faction ...
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Autumn projection 2024: What does this mean for budget planning?: Robert Habeck has long since become the economic crisis minister. The autumn projection for the ...
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How does Friedrich Merz speak? His new rhetoric as a candidate for chancellor: When Friedrich Merz speaks, it is as a candidate for chancellor ...
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Paid articlePaywallMost of the CDU regional associations do not want to rule out a coalition with the Greens
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Quick Glance: CDU State Associations Open to Coalition with Greens
- The majority of CDU state associations do not want to exclude a coalition with the Greens after the 2025 federal election.
- A survey showed that twelve out of fifteen state associations wish to remain open to discussions.
- In North Rhine-Westphalia, the CDU secretary emphasized the importance of dialogue with potential coalition partners.
- Friedrich Merz currently rules out a black-green coalition but leaves room for future changes in stance.
Corona: Spahn's ministry paid 90 million euros for ventilators that were never delivered
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Former head of the Office for the Protection of the Constitution Maaßen founds a branch of the Values Union in the Free State: He wants to participate in ...
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Greens are making advances towards the Union: With a view to the 2025 election, the Greens are moving closer to the Union. Vice-President of the Bundestag ...
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Quick Glance: Green Politicians Consider Black-Green Coalition
- Franziska Brantner and Katrin Göring-Eckardt express openness to a Black-Green coalition at the federal level.
- Brantner, a candidate for party leadership, highlights successes of Black-Green state governments in Baden-Württemberg.
- Göring-Eckardt emphasizes the potential for pragmatic collaboration with the CDU to address existing issues.
- CSU leader Söder opposes such a coalition, while CDU leader Merz does not rule out the option if the Greens change their course.
Rezession: Die Ampel ist am Ende, sie kann es nicht!: Die Bundesregierung muss die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung erneut nach unten korrigieren ...
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Traffic light coalition collapses: major conflicts between SPD, Greens and FDP: The traffic light coalition of SPD, Greens and FDP not only shows fault lines ...
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Felix Banaszak: Scholz insults "people's intelligence" with climate policy: Felix Banaszak wants to become chairman of the Green Party in November ...
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Asylum: Government wants more deportations - | "We're working on flights": The federal government is pushing for a tougher asylum policy, and more ...
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Federal Forest Inventory: The climate is killing the climate protector: New figures from the German forest show that storms and drought have taken a heavy toll ...
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Migration: Border controls will continue for a "very long time" according to Scholz
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Quick Glance: Scholz Faces Public Criticism During RTL Special
- The coalition government is facing ongoing public criticism, as citizens voice their concerns directly to Chancellor Olaf Scholz during an RTL broadcast.
- A poignant moment included Michael Kyrath's testimony about the murder of his daughter and her friend by a refugee, raising serious questions about safety and government actions.
- Scholz expresses his distress and promises tougher penalties and improved inter-agency communication, but remains vague on specific solutions.
- Citizens also express dissatisfaction with bureaucratic obstacles hindering quality of life improvements, while Scholz remains optimistic about his political future.
Markus Söder at the 2024 CSU party conference: Announcement to Chancellor Scholz and the Greens
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Main motion for the board meeting: SPD wants to go back to its roots: At its board meeting today, the SPD wants to set the course for the upcoming election ...
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Citizens' allowance: CDU criticizes 1000 euro bonus - | Habeck defends the traffic light plans
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CDU leader Merz and the women's problem: new strategy should convince voters: The Union's candidate for chancellor must win over more female support in ...
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Bad economic data: Gloomy day at the Ministry of Economic Affairs: The economy is not picking up speed, industry is reporting a drop in orders ...
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What the investigative committee on the nuclear phase-out should do: An investigative committee has begun its work in the Bundestag. It is intended to clarify ...
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Resignation from office: When politics makes you sick: Always be available, explain defeats, show strength: everyday life as a politician is often hard ...
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Citizens' allowance: Government decides on stricter requirements - | monthly reporting requirement
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Trade conflict: EU votes for tariffs on Chinese electric cars despite German opposition
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Quick Glance: EU Moves Forward with Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars
- The EU Commission can impose additional tariffs on electric cars from China starting in November, despite Germany's opposition.
- A vote in Brussels did not yield a sufficient majority against tariffs, which could reach up to 35.3 percent.
- The German government was initially divided until Chancellor Scholz made a decision, while the EU Commission emphasized continued negotiations with China.
- German car manufacturers are calling for a negotiation solution to avoid a trade conflict and warn of negative impacts from the tariffs.
Recession: It's not the traffic light coalition's fault. But its economic policy is not helping
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Paid articlePaywallGermany trend: How Germans feel about a ban on the AfD: Several members of parliament from various parties in the Bundestag want to ensure that an application to ...
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Quick Glance: Public Opinion on AfD Ban and Political Landscape
- A cross-party group of Bundestag members is proposing a ban on the AfD, facing divided public opinions.
- While 42 percent of Germans support a ban, 46 percent oppose it, and 68 percent believe the AfD threatens democracy.
- The AfD remains stable at 17 percent, while the Greens increase by two points to 13 percent after leadership changes.
- Overall satisfaction with the coalition government is low, with only 19 percent content; 40 percent approve of the stationing of US missiles in Germany.
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Putin's propaganda: Experts see Germany as "target number one": Russia is influencing elections in Germany and distorting the public debate ...
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Agreement reached: Traffic light factions weaken security package: The federal government actually wanted to cut social benefits for Dublin cases ...
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Criminal law: Merz wants tougher punishments for young people: CDU/CSU candidate for chancellor Friedrich Merz is demanding that adult criminal law apply from ...
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Paid articlePaywallQuick Glance: Merz Calls for Respect for Achievement and Work Ethic
- Friedrich Merz aims to change the German attitude towards work and demands more respect for financial success.
- He criticizes the perception of work as an unpleasant interruption of leisure, warning that it leads to wealth loss.
- Merz sharply criticizes the FDP, labeling its current situation as 'political suicide.'
- He accuses the FDP of undermining governmental work and failing to adhere to coalition agreements.
Alexander Throm: "Almost ineffective" - | CDU politician criticizes the traffic light coalition's security package
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Everyone except the AfD is in favor of more protection for the Federal Constitutional Court
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Right-wing extremism: This CDU man is driving the AfD ban process forward: The Saxon Bundestag member Marco Wanderwitz has been fighting for years to have the ...
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"Hard but fair": Expert expects early failure of AfD ban initiative: On Tuesday, a group of almost forty members of the Bundestag will submit a motion to the ...
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Quick Glance: Debate on AfD Ban: Opportunities and Risks
- The show 'Hart aber fair' intensely discussed the topic of a potential AfD ban.
- Markus Söder emphasized the need for better policies to combat the AfD, while other members called for a ban.
- Michael Kellner warned of the constitutional dangers posed by the AfD, while Serap Güler and Alexander Leschik expressed concerns about a ban.
- Albrecht von Lucke noted that many AfD voters do not understand democratic principles and criticized the likelihood of a successful ban application.
Is the economic decline of the 2000s repeating itself?: Germany was once known as the "sick man of Europe". Now memories of that time more than 20 years ago are ...
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RTL/ntv trend barometer: Greens come back, FDP only just measurable: The FDP falls to 3% approval and is therefore only just above the mark of no longer being ...
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CDU members from Saxony call for talks with AfD: In Saxony, six CDU members, including former state ministers and district administrators ...
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Immigration: This is how many first-time asylum applications were submitted this year
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