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Study: public transport delivers much more economically than it costs: Every euro invested in buses, regional trains or streetcars generates a benefit of three ...
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Key FactsMerz's First Government Address: A Call for Unity
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- Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasizes the need for unity and citizen engagement in his inaugural government address to facilitate a positive political shift.
- He announces plans to make the Bundeswehr Europe’s strongest army and views Russia as a threat to freedom across Europe.
- While he offers praise for various societal groups, noticeable differences arise in the reactions of the Union and SPD regarding issues like the minimum wage.
- Merz's efforts to foster a conciliatory atmosphere are challenged by critics such as Green party leader Katharina Dröge, who references his past political stances.
"The state is all of us."— Friedrich Merz emphasizes the responsibility and unity of society in his first government statement.
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"Dramatic" situation of health insurance companies - | Pensioners now the focus of the rescue operation
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Climate ticket, passport, smoking: What will all become more expensive: VIENNA. Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) presented the double budget for the ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Budget speech in the National Council: E-Card fee and climate ticket will become more expensive
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Key FactsBudget Deficit: Announced Cuts and Price Increases
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- The budget deficit is set to decrease from 4.7% to 4.5% of GDP, aiming to exit the EU deficit procedure by 2028.
- Finance Minister Marterbauer emphasized the need for savings measures, including an increase in the E-card fee and rising costs for the climate ticket.
- Savings of 6.4 billion euros this year and 8.7 billion next year are necessary to avoid a debt explosion.
- The government plans significant reductions in social benefits and adjustments in defense spending while increasing the commuter subsidy.
"I believe that we have achieved a great success and we are also a bit proud of it."— Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer expressed optimism about the budget package.
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Image from the original article. Source: Von der Leyen trembles because of Pfizer: European Court of Justice issues ruling
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Key FactsUrsula von der Leyen Loses Court Case Over SMS
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- EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has lost a court case regarding her text messages to the Pfizer CEO.
- The European Court ruled that the Commission failed to provide a plausible explanation for the absence of the requested documents.
- The case centers around a 2021 vaccine deal between the Commission and Biontech/Pfizer for 1.8 billion doses.
- The Commission must now clarify why the relevant text messages are not available, as doubts about their nonexistence have arisen.
"The ruling by the European Court is a landmark victory for transparency in the EU."— Anti-corruption group Transparency International, which hailed the ruling as a significant victory for transparency in the EU.
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Key FactsArrests in 'Kingdom of Germany' for Criminal Activities
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- Peter Fitzek, founder of the fictional state 'Kingdom of Germany', and three other members were taken into custody.
- The Federal Prosecutor's Office conducted raids in multiple federal states with over 800 officers involved.
- Fitzek is accused of conducting illegal banking and insurance operations, and the group aims to establish a counter-state.
- The Interior Ministry described the members as part of criminal structures that reject democratic and rule-of-law principles.
"The goal of this association is to establish a so-called counter-state and to separate itself from the Federal Republic of Germany."— Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt about the goals of the group 'Königreich Deutschland'.
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Austria is making large combustion engines cheaper and saving on electric cars. Is this the right way?
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Only 19 euros: H&M's "City Shorts" are the most stylish pants trend for summer 2025
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Substantial increase: This is how much passports, driver's licenses, etc. will cost in the future
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"On average, everyone has around 70,000 euros in their savings account": In an interview with NÖN, Hypo NOE board member Wolfgang Viehauser looks back on a ...
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Cheap high-speed train fares in Spain this summer: Ouigo launches tickets from nine euros between Malaga, Seville, Cordoba and Madrid
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ekathimerini.com May 14
Do you like working?: Would you choose to work if you had the financial means not to?
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