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Image from the original article. Source: SPD leader Klingbeil does not rule out tax increases: The coalition agreement says nothing about this. Also because the CDU/CSU rejects tax increases ...
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Key Facts: Klingbeil on Tax Increases and Minimum Wage
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
- SPD leader Lars Klingbeil does not categorically rule out tax increases in the coming years, emphasizing the need to financially strengthen Germany and Europe.
- Future Chancellor Friedrich Merz opposes tax hikes but leaves room for potential changes in unpredictable circumstances.
- Klingbeil highlights the importance of regularly reassessing the financial situation and remaining open to necessary adjustments.
- He also advocates for raising the minimum wage to 15 euros as early as next year.
"The primary goal remains that we make Germany and Europe strong and that we also have the financial means for that."— SPD leader Lars Klingbeil stated this in an interview with the Funke media group.
Image from the original article. Source: “Think twice, Nazi”: Moscow threatens Merz over Taurus: The possible future Chancellor Merz (CDU) is open to supplying the Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine ...
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Key Facts: Russia Warns of Escalation from Taurus Deliveries
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
- Russia threatens Germany with direct involvement in the war if Taurus missiles are supplied to Ukraine.
- The German government is divided on potential deliveries, with outgoing Chancellor Scholz opposing them.
- Zelenskyy reports on Chinese weapon support for Russia and promises to provide more details soon.
- Discussions are underway in Paris among the US and European nations about the Ukraine conflict, while Ukraine identifies new Russian tactics.
"A Taurus attack by Ukraine on Russia would make Germany a party to the war."— Russian Foreign Ministry warns of the consequences of an attack with Taurus cruise missiles on Russian targets.
How right is right enough?: Anyone who orders a remedy for the "woke virus" gets a dictatorship for free.
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Dispute over Afghanistan flights: Top Green Party member attacks the Union - | "deeply shabby"
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Image from the original article. Source: Merz's plans as Chancellor: What he plans to do first - | "Improve the mood by summer"
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Key Facts: Merz Outlines Government Plans and Seeks Public Support
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Friedrich Merz is set to be elected Chancellor on May 6 and plans to shorten the Bundestag's summer recess to address key issues promptly.
- Proposed measures include stricter border controls, bureaucratic reductions, and the introduction of the active pension, contingent on the approval of the coalition agreement by CDU, CSU, and SPD.
- Merz expresses optimism about gaining support from the SPD base and notes significant public approval despite initial uncertainties during coalition negotiations.
- He ties tax relief for small and medium incomes to economic growth and emphasizes that the minimum wage will not be increased through legislation.
"It is important that we improve the mood in the country by summer. The population must feel that there is a difference when there is a new government."— Friedrich Merz, CDU leader, on the need to strengthen public trust in the new government by summer.
"Resign today" - | Maaßen and Meuthen are courting dissatisfied CDU members: In a letter, former head of the Federal Office for the Protection of the ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Thorsten Frei (CDU) announces cuts in the social system: CDU/CSU parliamentary manager Thorsten Frei (CDU) expects cuts - | and advocates making the message ...
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Key Facts: CDU Announces Cuts to Social Security System
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stern.de
- Thorsten Frei, CDU parliamentary manager, plans cuts to the social security system.
- He emphasizes that health, care, and pensions are significant challenges.
- A shift in public spending is anticipated, particularly favoring defense.
- Frei advocates for transparent communication regarding the necessity of these measures and stresses the responsibility of the informed citizen.
"Health, care, and pensions are the major challenges. Unpleasant decisions will also have to be made."— Thorsten Frei, CDU politician, discusses the challenges and necessary cuts in the social security system.
Transport: Will the maglev train get a chance after all?: The CDU/CSU and SPD want to promote innovative means of transportation in the future ...
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Key Facts: Würth Considers Potential Cooperation with AfD
23h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
- Reinhold Würth warns against the AfD but does not rule out a minority government involving the party.
- He perceives Germany to be in a 'pre-war' state, criticizing the public's failure to recognize the dangers.
- Würth believes Friedrich Merz can lead an economic turnaround if not obstructed by the SPD.
- He argues that support from the AfD for CDU policies is acceptable, stating that 'majority is majority.'
"Majority is majority"— Reinhold Würth, the entrepreneur, stated this in the context of a potential minority government involving the AfD.
Union wants a quick change at the top of Deutsche Bahn: The coalition agreement between the CDU, CSU, and SPD stipulates that there should be a personnel ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Dealing with the AfD: Spahn faces backlash from within his own party: Criticism of the statements made by Jens Spahn, deputy chairman of the CDU/CSU ...
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Key Facts: Spahn and the AfD: Internal Party Discord
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
- Criticism of Jens Spahn's remarks on dealing with the AfD is escalating, particularly from within the CDU.
- Dennis Radtke, head of the CDU's social wing, warns against normalizing the AfD, stating that its democratic election does not make it a democratic party.
- SPD leader Lars Klingbeil describes Spahn's views as unnecessary and emphasizes that there will be no normalization of relations with the AfD from the Social Democrats.
- CDU's Philipp Amthor calls for a substantive debate with the AfD, while asserting that the party will not collaborate with those undermining democratic institutions.
"There should be no debate about normalizing the AfD."— Dennis Radtke, Chairman of the CDU's Social Wing, speaks out against the normalization of the AfD.
Matthias Miersch on the coalition: “We were able to discuss right down to the wire”
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Paid articlePaywallHow the Early Start Pension is intended to work: Ten euros per month from the age of six: Starting next year, the CDU/CSU and SPD coalition plans to introduce ...
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CSU leader on the dispute with the SPD: Söder considers a minimum wage of €15 to be "achievable"
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Dealing with the AfD: SPD demands "common stance" from the CDU/CSU: Should AfD MPs chair a Bundestag committee? CDU/CSU parliamentary group deputy Spahn had been ...
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Jens Spahn is being touted for several high-ranking positions in the CDU: Jens Spahn is currently being touted for several positions. But even within his own ...
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Jan van Aken's initiative: Left Party leader calls for referendum on wealth tax: A majority of Germans are in favor of a wealth tax, while the CDU/CSU is against ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Heidi Reichinnek on Carolin Kebekus's success: "On TikTok, people think losers are cool, too"
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Key Facts: Heidi Reichinnek Discusses Left's TikTok Success
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: berliner-zeitung.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: berliner-zeitung.de
- Heidi Reichinnek, the Left's parliamentary leader, appeared on Carolin Kebekus's late-night show to discuss her unexpected rise on TikTok following an impromptu speech against Friedrich Merz in the Bundestag.
- Her spontaneous address garnered widespread public support, contributing to the Left's nearly 10-point electoral gain.
- Reichinnek emphasized that her authenticity and direct engagement with young voters were key to her success.
- In her future opposition role, she accused the CDU of normalizing the AfD and called for a reevaluation of how to engage with far-right parties.
"This day should clearly remind them that a democracy does not survive the participation of right-wing extremists in power."— Heidi Reichinnek on the dangers of normalizing the AfD in democracy.
Minimum wage: SPD leadership deceives its own base - Merz embarrasses himself: Is the SPD base being hoodwinked during the current membership vote? There is ...
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Merz on selfies: "We don't have the ambition to spread glamour": No photo glamour with this trio: Friedrich Merz (CDU, center), Markus Söder (CSU, left) ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Allensbach survey: Black-red coalition is already disappointing CDU/CSU and SPD supporters
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Paid articlePaywallKey Facts: Growing Disappointment in the New Coalition
17h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: faz.net
- A recent Allensbach survey reveals that many voters from the Union and SPD distrust the new government.
- Historically, new federal governments have often disappointed expectations, as seen with the first red-green coalition in 1998.
- Friedrich Merz continues to face significant challenges in regaining voter trust.
- Philipp Türmer, chairman of the Jusos, causes unrest within the SPD by rejecting the coalition agreement.
"The government disappoints its voters before it even takes office."— Thomas Petersen, Institute for Demoscopy, Allensbach
Johann Wadephul is shocked by Trump and Putin: In this interview, CDU foreign policy expert Johann Wadephul is shocked by Donald Trump ...
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Paid articlePaywallIf the restaurant tax is reduced, the corks will pop at McDonald's (Opinion): The CDU and CSU want to reduce the restaurant tax. What sounds like a discount ...
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Image from the original article. Source: (S+) Robert Habeck: Green politician plans to hand over Bundestag seat to successor
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Paid articlePaywallKey Facts: Habeck Takes on Foreign Policy Role in Bundestag
16h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: merkur.de
- Robert Habeck will serve in the Foreign Affairs Committee.
- He will focus on Germany's relations with the USA.
- The Green party is currently constituting itself with his involvement.
- No confirmation has been given regarding a resignation before the summer break.
"The importance of this relationship is obviously evident."— Britta Haßelmann, leader of the Green Party faction, about Robert Habeck's role in the Foreign Affairs Committee.
Bego earthquake in Rotenburg's city council: Red-Green-led group loses its majority
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Jens Spahn: What will the CDU politician do in the black-red coalition?: Jens Spahn is prominent, ambitious - and controversial. Even within his own CDU party ...
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CDU Minister President's initiative: Günther wants to talk to the left for the necessary two-thirds majority
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Redistribution in the coalition agreement: This coalition agreement is risky: Tax relief for companies, pension guarantees for baby boomers: With the black-red ...
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The CDU/CSU and SPD are planning compulsory insurance for residential buildings. Tenants face additional costs of up to 1,600 euros per year.
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Future coalition: The answers to climate policy are less clear than the questions.
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Admission program of the traffic light coalition: Why Afghans continue to come to Germany by plane
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Paid articlePaywallImage from the original article. Source: Federal police investigating several Afghans who entered the country after a host flight
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Key Facts: Federal Police Investigates Afghan Entrants for Fraud
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- The Federal Police is investigating several Afghans who entered Germany with forged documents.
- On Wednesday, a flight from Pakistan landed in Leipzig with 138 Afghan nationals, including 45 children and teenagers.
- Despite successful security checks in Pakistan, discrepancies were found upon entry into Germany, prompting investigations.
- The incoming government plans to terminate the Afghan resettlement programs, while the current government continues to conduct flights.
"In these cases, there are concrete admission commitments made by Germany in the past."— A spokesperson from the Ministry of the Interior regarding existing admission commitments for Afghans.
Coalition agreement in "two-way traffic": SPD member survey "is a bad joke": The SPD and the CDU have agreed on a coalition agreement. But this does not yet ...
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Upheaval at Deutsche Bahn: “You now need someone who lives and breathes rail”: The CDU/CSU and SPD want to restructure Deutsche Bahn - and the Deutsche Bahn ...
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Paid articlePaywallCDU and AfD: | "That's completely unacceptable for me": Jens Spahn has caused his party a controversy over its handling of the AfD. Now there is disagreement ...
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Bundeswehr receives significantly more applications: The Bundeswehr is struggling to recruit new recruits. Now a new military service model is supposed to help ...
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Jens Spahn does not become Minister of Economic Affairs - instead he gets another top job
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15 Euro minimum wage in Germany: The SPD's proposal is deeply antisocial.: The SPD wants to raise the minimum wage quickly. This puts jobs and the ...
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Afghanistan: How much is a promise of admission from Germany still worth?: Following the arrival of Afghans in need of protection in Leipzig, a debate has broken ...
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Paid articlePaywall Education crisis: Gaps in the coalition agreement between the SPD and CDU: What the SPD and CDU are formulating on education in the new coalition agreement reads ...
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Union wants to stop Afghan flights - | Greens find this "deeply shabby from a human perspective"
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Dealing with the AfD: Why does Spahn want to normalize the AfD?: The AfD is right-wing extremist in parts. Jens Spahn wants it to be treated like any other party ...
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Paid articlePaywall Young Socialists (Jusos) are chafing at the coalition agreement: "We welcome you to the venting | and question-and-answer session"
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Rheinmetall boss puts the brakes on Merz: "The Taurus changes nothing!": New Taurus debate in Germany: The Rheinmetall boss doesn't think much of Friedrich ...
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Daniel Günther in an interview about his expectations of Friedrich Merz: Schleswig-Holstein's Minister President Daniel Günther (CDU) talks about his ...
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In front of the CDU office: Fridays for Future calls for a demonstration in Osnabrück
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Paid articlePaywall Black-red coalition seeks an economics minister: So far, Carsten Linnemann has been touted as the new economics minister. After his rejection ...
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Russia warns Germany against giving Ukraine Taurus missiles: The comments from the Russian Foreign Ministry come after Germany's presumptive next Chancellor ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Florian Schroeder column: Why Jens Spahn is killing the CDU/CSU: CDU man Jens Spahn calls for a normal approach to the AfD. The stern columnist wonders: Who will ...
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Key Facts: Jens Spahn and the Threats to the Union
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stern.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stern.de
- Jens Spahn calls for a new approach to the AfD, raising concerns about the stability of the Union.
- His stance contradicts current party positions and could endanger the CDU.
- Spahn is viewed as a potential faction leader, prompting doubts about his sense of responsibility.
- Normalizing the AfD through Spahn could threaten not only the CDU but also the democratic landscape in Germany.
"Whoever normalizes the AfD does not destroy the AfD, but the CDU."— Florian Schroeder in his column about the implications of Jens Spahn's approach to the AfD.
Philipp Amthor: “We must not leave patriotism to the right-wing populists”: CDU politician Philipp Amthor calls for the parliamentary tricks against the AfD to ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Plane landed: Germany takes in more Afghans: Germany is continuing its promised admission of people from Afghanistan. Another plane with 138 people on board ...
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Key Facts: Continuation of Afghan Refugee Admissions
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
- A chartered flight carrying 138 Afghans arrived at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- The passengers possess binding admission commitments, including 45 children and adolescents.
- Approximately 2600 vulnerable individuals in Pakistan are awaiting their admission to Germany.
- Union politicians criticize the planned flights and demand an end to voluntary admission programs.
"In these cases, there are concrete, legally binding admission promises made by Germany in the past."— A spokesperson from the Federal Ministry of the Interior emphasizes the legal commitments for the Afghans.
“Pretty embarrassing”: Green Party leader Felix Banaszak makes fun of the CDU's economic competence
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SPD submits: The SPD has often been praised recently for its negotiating skills. Yet the coalition agreement contains hardly any social democratic concerns ...
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AfD: The CDU is feeling its way towards a new approach to the right - a good thing
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CDU, Russia, and the Question of "After": CDU voices are calling for renewed gas deliveries from Russia - | after peace in Ukraine. Are these just individual ...
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New Minister of Economic Affairs: What does Linnemann's no say about the Ministry of Economic Affairs?
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Image from the original article. Source: Taurus delivery: Pistorius reacts skeptically to Merz's plans: Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) (lr), CSU regional group leader Alexander Dobrindt ...
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Key Facts: Renewed Debate on Providing Taurus Missiles to Ukraine
Apr 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesschau.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesschau.de
- The discussion about supplying Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine has resurfaced due to Friedrich Merz's recent proposal.
- Merz views the Taurus as a crucial means of aiding Ukraine against Russia, while Olaf Scholz opposes the delivery to prevent Germany's involvement in the conflict.
- The coalition parties SPD and Union hold differing views on the Taurus supply, with Merz pushing for rapid European coordination and skepticism remaining within the SPD.
- If delivered, Taurus missiles could allow Ukraine to target military sites in Russian territory, contingent upon the approval of Western allies.
"I am not convinced that Putin will respond positively to weakness and peace offerings; he must eventually recognize the hopelessness of this war - for that, we must help Ukraine."— Friedrich Merz, likely future Chancellor, in the ARD program "Caren Miosga".
Hundreds of thousands of pensioners face “real cuts”: Why Merz's citizens' income plan will also affect them
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Image from the original article. Source: Casten Linnemann "makes himself untrustworthy" - unrest in the CDU: "What's going on in the CDU?" wonders a leading Green. And other political observers are also ...
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Key Facts: Linnemann Rejects Minister Position in New Government
Apr 15 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzz.ch
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzz.ch
- Carsten Linnemann, CDU Secretary General, has declined a ministerial post under Friedrich Merz.
- He intends to remain Secretary General to continue rebuilding the CDU.
- Linnemann played a key role in the election campaign and coalition negotiations but expressed concerns about the new coalition.
- His decision was praised by several CDU politicians for preventing the party from becoming merely an extension of the government.
Everyone who knows me knows it has to fit. Otherwise, it just doesn't make sense.— Carsten Linnemann, explaining his decision not to take a ministerial position.
A breather for CDU chairman: Merz wants to sleep in over Easter: The coalition negotiations were stressful, now the holidays are approaching: CDU leader ...
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Taurus dilemma of the SPD: Now it's up to Klingbeil and Pistorius: Taurus, compulsory military service: The SPD often seems divided on issues of war and peace ...
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"Union is not presenting a united front": Römmele: Dealing with the AfD weakens Merz
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In the dispute over Baerbock's Afghanistan flights, the CDU/CSU is increasing the pressure: “fundamentally wrong”
merkur.de/politik/im-streit-um-baerbocks-afghanistan-fluege-erhoeht-die-union-den-druck-grundfalsch-zr-93684725.html
Debate in the CDU: The AfD is not normal: Jens Spahn is right: the AfD should be treated like any other opposition. And yet: the AfD will not become an ...
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Paid articlePaywall Controversy in the CDU/CSU: Wadephul pleads for concessions to the AfD: After Jens Spahn, Johann Wadephul now also wants to grant the AfD committee rights ...
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No-knife zones on public transport? What Kai Wegner says: Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner is in favor of no-knife zones on local public transport.
morgenpost.de/berlin/article408797906/messerverbotszonen-im-oepnv-das-sagt-kai-wegner.html
Friedrich Merz and his staff: Ministers wanted for new spirit - who will be Economics Minister?
rp-online.de/politik/deutschland/friedrich-merz-und-sein-personal-minister-fuer-neuen-spirit-gesucht-wer-wird-wirtschaftsminister_aid-126389323
CDU: The Spahn method: There is a system behind Jens Spahn's statements on the AfD. He is moving the CDU to the right in a well-dosed manner ...
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Imagine the AfD is normal - and only Jens Spahn recognizes it: A debate is underway in the CDU about the right way to deal with the AfD. That benefits the far ...
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Entrepreneur from Baden-Württemberg: Screw billionaire Würth shows openness to majorities with the AfD
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/reinhold-wuerth-zeigt-sich-offen-fuer-mehrheiten-mit-der-afd-a-df6db07a-1139-493d-9919-6b4b5dbaa62c
CDU man Jens Spahn: Will he be the new Economics Minister?: It feels like he's always been there: CDU man Jens Spahn. There are many rumors about his political ...
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The expansion of renewables is booming worldwide, nuclear power is stagnating: The CDU and CSU would like to see a return to nuclear energy for supposedly clean ...
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Paid articlePaywall Peter-Michael Diestel on Baerbock and Co.: "I'm afraid of the political stupidity surrounding us"
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Paid articlePaywallSpecial plane lands: 138 Afghans taken in angers the Union: Because they are said to have worked for the Bundeswehr in their homeland, many Afghans are ...
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German parties’ boycott of far right looks to be over — with AfD on course for key jobs
politico.eu/article/germany-conservatives-boycott-far-right-rethink-afd-cdu-friedrich-merz-spd/
“Lighting the fuse for a possible coalition”: Ralf Stegner attacks the CDU/CSU: SPD politician Stegner criticizes the CDU/CSU's attempts to find a new way of ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/legen-die-lunte-an-eine-moegliche-koalition-ralf-stegner-geht-auf-die-union-los-li.2317336
Next flight with Afghans: CDU politician calls for landing permission to be refused
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/naechster-flug-mit-afghanen-kommt-heute-cdu-fordert-landeerlaubnis-zu-verweigern-li.2317427
Philipp Amthor in the NZZ podcast: Is the left really over?: The coalition negotiations between the CDU and SPD have been concluded and the formation of a ...
nzz.ch/podcast/ist-links-jetzt-vorbei-philipp-amthor-wie-viel-konservative-politik-die-neue-schwarz-rote-regierung-umsetzen-kann-ld.1880540
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Member survey online: Jusos from Aurich clearly oppose the coalition agreement: The Jusos from Aurich firmly reject the coalition agreement between the SPD and ...
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Scholz renounces lawsuit against "Focus" in "court jester dispute": Chancellor Scholz demanded that "focus.de" cease and desist: the portal had foisted a quote ...
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