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The Self-Determination Act is an attack on the reality of life for the majority: In Germany, people will in future be able to change their registered gender at ...
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Quick Glance: Self-Determination Law: Threat to Women and Children
- In Germany, individuals can easily change their registered gender, but at the expense of children and women.
- The Self-Determination Law allows gender changes without a medical certificate from the age of 14, even against parental consent.
- While the law focuses on minorities, it jeopardizes the reality of the majority, especially children and women.
- Women protest the law due to the potential risk of biological men entering protected spaces, while the law also presents other questionable aspects.
EU to tighten Iran sanctions after Israel attack: The expanded penalties target companies involved in the production of drones and missiles.
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Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
Höcke versus Voigt: minced meat or mince? The most absurd moment of the TV duel: In the TV duel, CDU politician Mario Voigt and AfD politician Björn Höcke hurled ...
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Quick Glance: Voigt accuses Höcke of 'dilly-dallying' after TV duel
- Thuringia's CDU leader Mario Voigt defends public confrontation with AfD far-right extremist Björn Höcke as meaningful.
- Voigt highlights differences between CDU and Höcke's far-right extremist group.
- Poll shows 29% support for AfD in Thuringia despite Höcke's extremism.
- Voigt advocates for reason and warns against chaos from exiting Euro and EU.
War in Ukraine: Hofreiter calls for two new Patriot systems for Kiev: The Green Party's Anton Hofreiter is calling for more air defense weapons to be delivered ...
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Accounts of the parties: AfD lives almost half from the state treasury: No other party represented in the Bundestag is financed as heavily from state funds as ...
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Quick Glance: Germany's far-right AfD receives almost half of funding from state
- Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, classified as suspected right-wing extremist, receives almost 50% of its funding from state coffers.
- In 2022, the AfD received the lowest level of state funding among all parties but the highest share of public funding.
- The Social Democrats received more state funding in absolute terms but a lower proportion of public financing compared to the AfD.
- The AfD is benefiting from public discontent and growing concerns over immigration.
Impending attack by Iran: German politicians in favor of supporting Israel against Iran - also with weapons
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Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
Bundestag passes self-determination law: After an emotional debate, the Bundestag has passed the new self-determination law. A majority of the plenary voted in ...
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Taxpayers' Association calls for tougher austerity policies: Where the state could save
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Russia's war: EU holds out prospect of further aid for Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was connected to the EU summit in Brussels via video ...
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Seven contenders for the top job in the European Commission: The position of Commission Head will be reassigned after the EU elections. Who is in competition ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/18/sieben-anwarter-auf-den-spitzenjob-in-der-kommission-wer-macht-ursula-konkurrenz
UK drug shortages swell amid Brexit supply woes, think-tank data shows: Drug shortages in the UK more than doubled between 2020 and 2023 with Brexit likely to ...
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Pfizer news: Investigations against Ursula von der Leyen reach Bundestag: Opposition politicians in the Bundestag are calling for Germany to cooperate in the ...
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"Self-determination" decided: The gender revolution of the traffic light: In future, gender will legally be a question of feelings: after a long period of ...
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EU summit after attack on Israel: extension of Iran sanctions decided: Iran must be isolated internationally after the major attack on Israel ...
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EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel: European Union leaders decided on Wednesday to step up sanctions against Iran after Tehran's missile ...
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The Bundestag clears the way for the payment card for asylum seekers: After long opposition from the Greens, the Bundestag has created a legal basis for the ...
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Drone program in focus: USA and Great Britain impose new sanctions against Iran: Washington and London react to Iran's major attack against Israel ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
- Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.
- Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.
- Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
EU proposes some free movement for UK young people: The EU Commission says UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years.
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Germany: Parliament’s lower house to vote on gender self-determination law: German lawmakers have approved legislation that will make it easier for transgender ...
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Quick Glance: Germany: Lower House Passes Gender Self-Determination Law
- German lawmakers approved a law making it easier for transgender, intersex, and nonbinary individuals to change their name and gender in official records.
- The self-determination law will be effective on November 1, allowing adults to change their name and legal gender without additional formalities.
- The new regulations will permit minors aged 14 and above to change their name and gender with parental consent, while parents would apply on behalf of children under 14 at registry offices.
- The reforms also include legalizing limited cannabis possession, easing rules for German citizenship, and ending restrictions on dual citizenship.
Clear rejection of driving bans: Authorities accuse Wissing of “scaring” drivers: Federal Transport Minister Wissing warns of drastic cuts for drivers if the ...
n-tv.de/politik/Behoerde-wirft-Wissing-vor-Autofahrer-zu-veraengstigen-article24869371.html
Quick Glance: Dispute over Climate Protection Measures in Traffic Sector
- The Environment Agency opposes drastic measures in the transport sector.
- Reform of the Climate Protection Act and potential driving bans spark controversy.
- Ampel parties argue over climate goals and blame games.
- DUH feels vindicated in lawsuit against Transport Minister and calls for new measures.
Corona: SPD proposes what a commission for dealing with the pandemic should look like
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Majority of EU states object to capital markets reform push: France led calls to revive financial integration project to help fund Europe’s rearmament and green ...
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Drugs from the pharmacy: Mayor of Amsterdam pleads for a regulated cocaine market
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AfD: Allegations of bribery - Weidel calls AfD politicians to report: Did AfD MPs receive money from a pro-Russian network? The Czech secret service apparently ...
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Quick Glance: AfD: Bystron to Clarify Network Connections
- AfD leadership demands clarification from Bystron regarding allegations of Russian disinformation campaigns.
- Bystron denies the accusations, but there are audio recordings that could be incriminating.
- Reports of money transfers to politicians in various countries, including the AfD, are being discussed.
- Debates about a campaign ban for Bystron and parliamentary hearings in the Bundestag next week.
What happens if Ukraine loses?: Russian victory would be debilitating for the West, and especially for Europe
economist.com/europe/2024/04/11/what-happens-if-ukraine-loses
Liz Truss says the EU ‘only understands pain’: Ex-PM laments the fact her predecessor Theresa May wasn’t more ‘hardheaded.’
politico.eu/article/liz-truss-says-britain-should-played-hardball-brexit-negotiations-eu-only-understands-pain/
Quick Glance: Liz Truss: From Premiership to Resignation in 49 Days
- Liz Truss became Prime Minister and resigned after just 49 days, despite her husband's prediction that 'it would all end in tears'.
- Truss assumed office on September 6, 2022, succeeding Boris Johnson, but faced early challenges and personal struggles.
- Despite implementing economic measures and facing political turbulence, Truss resigned after a mini-budget led to a pensions crisis.
- She reflects on her failed tenure, attributing blame to structural issues and drawing parallels to the controversial football manager Brian Clough.
Operation at grammar school: Head teacher calls police about girl (16) - now sensitive details emerge
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EU court rules in favour of Russian oligarchs Fridman and Aven in blow to sanctions regime
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Abortion: Greens call for rapid legalization: Should abortion be regulated differently in Germany? The government is reluctant - despite clear recommendations ...
stern.de/politik/deutschland/schwangerschaftsabbruch--gruene-fordern-rasche-legalisierung-34629732.html
🔴 Live: EU to impose new sanctions on Iran drone, missile producers: European Union leaders agreed Wednesday to impose new sanctions on Iran's drone and missile ...
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Right-wing populists not welcome: No invitations for AfD at the Federal Press Ball
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Basic child benefit threatened with extinction: Minister Paus has lost her way: The Bundestag should have passed the new social benefit long ago ...
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AfD keelustamine: Roheline poliitik näeb Bystroni ümbritseva Venemaa afääri märgina
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/innenpolitik/id_100384240/afd-verbot-gruenen-politiker-sieht-russland-affaere-um-bystron-als-zeichen.html
SPD deputy rails against AfD politician - "Apply for a seat in the Russian State Duma"
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EU and Ukraine explore special tribunal for Putin and war officials: Vladimir Putin and other senior Russian political and military officials could have a ...
euronews.com/2024/04/06/eu-and-ukraine-explore-special-tribunal-for-putin-and-war-officials
'Untenable': Legalise abortions in first trimester, urges German commission: Abortion should be legalised in Germany in the early stages of pregnancy ...
thelocal.de/20240415/untenable-legalise-abortions-in-first-trimester-urges-german-commission
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
Green Schilling wants "500,000 votes for climate protection": VIENNA: Lena Schilling, top candidate of the Austrian Green Party in the EU elections ...
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Belgium probes Russian interference in EU elections: Two months before Europeans vote in 27 countries, Moscow is accused of trying to influence the vote.
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Interest in EU election higher this time around, poll shows: Europeans' interest in the upcoming European Parliament election is significantly higher than before ...
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corrective research: Convicted - and still an elected official: Assault, insult, illegal possession of weapons - All of these are sometimes apparently not ...
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Quick Glance: AfD: Convicted Violent Offenders Among Representatives
- New investigations by Correctiv reveal that at least eleven AfD representatives are convicted violent offenders, with more under scrutiny.
- Convictions include physical attacks, verbal abuse, and indirect violence such as possession of weapons or abuse of authority.
- A significant number of convicted politicians are still active in their positions, raising concerns among experts.
- Experts are calling for consequences and discussing possible measures to prevent antidemocratic behavior in political offices.
March marks yet another record in global heat: The world just experienced its warmest March on record, capping a 10-month streak in which every month set a new ...
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Quick Glance: Global Record: Warmest March Ever
- Last month marked the warmest March globally on record and the tenth consecutive month with new temperature records for respective months.
- According to a report from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the EU's climate monitoring service, global temperatures in March surpassed the pre-industrial average for that month from 1850 to 1900 by 1.68°C and were 0.73°C above the 1991-2020 average for March. The previous month also exceeded the previous March record by 0.10°C set in 2016.
- The global average temperature from April 2023 to March 2024 is now the highest on record, standing at 1.58°C above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial average.
- In Europe, temperatures in March 2024 were 2.12°C above the 1991-2020 average for the month, with significantly above-average temperatures observed in central and eastern Europe.
Özdemir promotes healthier food in schools and daycare centers: The Bundestag has discussed the government's food strategy for the first time ...
tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/ernaehrung-bundestag-100.html
Bundestag votes in favor of new naming law: Until now, married couples have not been able to choose a double name from their surnames ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/bundestag-namensrecht-ehepaar-doppelname-familienname-kinder-100.html
Why asylum seekers in Germany will soon have limited access to cash: Instead of cash, refugees in Germany will receive payment cards in the future due to ...
thelocal.de/20240412/why-asylum-seekers-in-germany-will-soon-have-limited-access-to-cash
New border centres to hold migrants near airports: The new centres are part of the EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact and will fundamentally change the nature of ...
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Sign now: Petition for a transparency law: When the traffic light coalition started its work in 2021, it also had a to-do list for more transparency and ...
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Politicians take stock of coronavirus: "Unnecessary loss of life": Four years after the first coronavirus lockdown, the calls for a reappraisal are louder than ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/innenpolitik/id_100374770/politiker-ziehen-corona-bilanz-unnoetig-menschenleben-verloren-.html
Council of Europe unanimously votes to use seized Russian assets to fund Ukraine reconstruction, compensation
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March sets 10th-straight monthly heat record: March marked the 10th month in a row in which Earth experienced record-high temperatures ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4582640-climate-march-2024-heat-record/
Croatian election results: Populist wins chance to steer Zagreb away from pro-EU, pro-Ukraine path
politico.eu/article/firebrand-populist-wins-chance-to-steer-croatia-away-from-pro-eu-and-pro-ukraine-path/
Self-determination law: cheers and protests outside the Bundestag: When the Self-Determination Act is passed in the Bundestag, supporters and opponents protest ...
berliner-zeitung.de/mensch-metropole/selbstbestimmungsgesetz-jubel-und-protest-vor-dem-bundestag-li.2205292
Sunday question from YouGov on the federal election: CDU/CSU 29% | AfD 19% | GREEN 15% | SPD 14% | BSW 7% | FDP 5% | THE LEFT 4% | FREE VOTERS 1% | Other 6%
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Japan calls for law-abiding fix to handling of frozen Russian assets: Japan wants any handling of frozen Russian assets to abide by international law ...
reuters.com/world/japan-calls-law-abiding-fix-handling-frozen-russian-assets-2024-04-12/
Self-determination law: Now trans people decide for themselves: After controversial debates, the Bundestag is strengthening the rights of trans people ...
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Johansson: EU countries that do not comply with migration pact will be punished: EU countries that fail to implement the new pact on migration and asylum ...
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French inflation confirmed at 2.4% in March: Consumer prices in France, rose 2.4% year on year in March, statistics office INSEE said on Friday ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/french-inflation-confirmed-24-march-2024-04-12/
Bundestag votes in favor of more flexible naming law: A double name for married couples, a change of name for children in the event of divorce - all this will be ...
tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/bundestag-namensrecht-100.html
Radical and young: This Green politician polarizes enormously on TikTok: The young Green politician Emilia Fester polarizes the Bundestag with dance videos on ...
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Tax incentives for overtime: Unions criticize FDP push for overtime: FDP leader Christian Lindner has called for more incentives to work. You have to “make you ...
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Two Russian tycoons removed from the sanctions list: What now?: The EU court has removed two prominent Russian tycoons from the sanctions list ...
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Ilaria Salis nominated candidate in EU elections: The 39-year-old anti-fascist activist Ilaria Salis has been held in prison in Hungary since her arrest last ...
euronews.com/2024/04/18/ilaria-salis-nominated-candidate-in-eu-elections
Putin’s ex-classmate gets Russia’s Supreme Court top job: Irina Podnosova is one of the many former peers of the Russian president who has landed a top job in ...
politico.eu/article/vladimir-putin-ex-classmate-irina-podnosova-given-russia-supreme-court-top-job/
+++ Livestream +++: Bundestag decides on self-determination law: Trans people should be able to change their gender entry and first name more easily in future: ...
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LIVE: EU lawmakers debate and vote on new migration and asylum rules: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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“You are a person of conviction” - AfD MP rails against Faeser because of crime statistics
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Italy to recruit migrant workers in Lebanon, Ivory Coast and Ethiopia: Italy is to admit 300 migrant workers from Lebanon, Ivory Coast and Ethiopia who will not ...
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Quick Glance: Italy to Recruit Migrant Workers from Lebanon, Ivory Coast, and Ethiopia
- Italy is set to admit 300 migrant workers from Lebanon, Ivory Coast, and Ethiopia as part of a pilot project.
- The initiative is led by the Catholic charity and advocacy group Community of Sant'Egidio.
- The migrant workers will be selected, recruited, and trained by Sant'Egidio staff in their home countries before moving to Italy.
- Due to an aging population and labor shortages in certain sectors, Italy has started recruiting cheap labor from poorer countries outside the EU.
Extremism: Bas holds out the prospect of tighter security measures for the Bundestag
faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/bas-stellt-verschaerfte-sicherheitsmassnahmen-fuer-bundestag-in-aussicht-19645369.html
China kidnaps its own citizens on EU territory: An NGO has revealed how China intimidates its citizens on EU soil and even kidnaps them to China ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/17/es-passiert-jeden-tag-chinas-geheimpolizei-verfolgt-chinesen-in-der-eu
Excessive expenses: Members of the Bundestag should save on electricity and travel costs
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/bundestagsabgeordnete-sollen-strom-und-reisekosten-sparen-a-0f6b820d-ce4c-4367-94e3-6e97032956fe
After Pellegrini's election victory : Röttgen calls for Slovakia to leave the EU - Hofreiter wants to cut funding from Brussels
tagesspiegel.de/internationales/nach-wahlsieg-von-pellegrini-rottgen-fordert-eu-austritt-der-slowakei--hofreiter-will-mittel-aus-brussel-streichen-11478494.html
Europe pledges to boost aid to Sudan on unwelcome war anniversary: Germany promises $260m as European diplomats meet in Paris to mark the first anniversary of ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/15/europe-pledges-to-boost-aid-to-sudan-on-unwelcome-war-anniversary
Extremely warm oceans: what this could mean for Europe: Measurements show that the world's oceans are warmer than ever before. The North Atlantic extremes are ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/wissen/ozean-temperaturen-meer-stroemung-europa-klimawandel-100.html
Self-determination law: ending discrimination against trans people: From November 1, life is to become easier for trans people in Germany.
de.euronews.com/gesundheit/2024/04/13/diskriminierung-von-trans-personen-beenden-selbstbestimmungsgesetz-vor-dem-bundestag-gefei
MP Seitz leaves AfD after quarrels at Baden-Württemberg party conference: In his statement, Thomas Seitz speaks of a feeling of "pure disgust" towards his former ...
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Quick Glance: AfD Member Seitz Leaves Party in Disgust
- AfD Bundestag member Thomas Seitz from Baden-Württemberg resigns from the party and faction due to dissatisfaction and a feeling of disgust.
- Seitz emphasizes that his departure is not due to a shift to the right within the AfD, but to the party's development towards a 'system of patronage'.
- The resignation was triggered by the special party congress of the AfD in Baden-Württemberg, characterized by chaos and power struggles. Seitz speaks of a 'coup by the chairmen' and intends to continue his mandate as an independent member of parliament.
- With Seitz's departure, the AfD Bundestag faction loses five members and now consists of 77 members. Despite the resignation, Seitz intends to continue to fulfill his mandate.
Members of the Bundestag may only fly economy on short business trips: The Presidium, the Council of Elders and the parliamentary management of the parliamentary ...
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Scholz optimistic: What else can the traffic light coalition achieve before the federal election?
rundschau-online.de/politik/was-schafft-die-ampel-koalition-bis-zur-bundestagswahl-noch-773119
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