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The most important news this morning: Spahn's resignation puts Merz in a difficult position ++ The new leader of Hamas ++ Penalty for Ali-Express
Briefing: The most important news this morning: Spahn's resignation puts Merz in a difficult position ++ The new leader of Hamas ++ Punishment for ...
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The most important news this morning: Discussion about surrogacy in Switzerland ++ The new leader of Hamas ++ Punishment for Ali-Express
Briefing: The most important news this morning: Discussion about surrogacy in Switzerland ++ The new leader of Hamas ++ Punishment for Ali-Express
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Theo Waigel Calls for a Tougher Stance Against the AfD: “I’d single out this guy…”
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Key FactsWaigel Demands Tougher Stance on AfD and Spahn Controversy
Jul 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Theo Waigel views Jens Spahn’s resignation as parliamentary leader as inevitable due to surrogacy contradicting Union party values.
- Waigel rejects the firewall approach toward the AfD, advocating instead for direct confrontation and clear differentiation from extremists.
- He proposes revoking democratic rights under Article 18 of the Basic Law for violations, citing the example of disenfranchising cabaret artist Uwe Steimle.
- Waigel criticizes the federal government’s insufficient austerity efforts, highlights the SPD’s internal struggles, and supports Ilse Aigner as a candidate for federal president.
I would pick out this guy, the one who recently insinuated that Angela Merkel must hang, and who lamented that Stauffenberg is no longer alive to carry out an attack on Friedrich Merz.— Theo Waigel, in the context of his critique of the AfD and tougher action; quoted in Welt, originally from a Stern interview
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AfD extends lead over CDU/CSU according to poll: Amid the debate surrounding Jens Spahn's surrogacy policy, the CDU/CSU are losing ground with voters ...
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Friedrich Merz on Cabinet Reshuffle and Spahn's Resignation: Chancellor Friedrich Merz is considering a cabinet reshuffle following Jens Spahn's ...
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OpinionCommentary: Jens Spahn's resignation after the surrogacy scandal was inevitable
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"Very late notification": Chancellor Merz criticizes Jens Spahn's communication
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