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Dispute over gas pipeline: Macron gets his way: Germany was interested in a gas pipeline from France to Spain. But that plan is now off the table ...
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Dispute over gas pipeline: Macron gets his way
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Europe: Relationship in crisis: France and Germany drift apart | Augsburger Allgemeine
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Dispute over gas pipeline: Macron gets his way: Germany was interested in a gas pipeline from France to Spain. But that plan is now off the table ...
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Dispute over gas pipeline: Macron gets his way
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Europe: Relationship in crisis: France and Germany drift apart | Augsburger Allgemeine
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Scholz: Don't talk Germany down as a business location: Chancellor Scholz defended the economic policy of the traffic light at the opening of the Hanover Trade ...
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Scholz: Don't talk Germany down as a business location
Quick Glance: Scholz: Strengthening Germany's Economic Position
  • Chancellor Olaf Scholz rebuts criticism from BDI President Russwurm and emphasizes the importance of strengthening Germany's economic position.

  • Scholz acknowledges the challenges of the past years but notes positive developments such as decreasing interest rates and energy prices, as well as measures to reduce bureaucracy.

  • The Hannover Messe is seen as an opportunity for new impulses in the energy transition and for enhancing the competitiveness of the German industry, with a focus on artificial intelligence and innovations.

  • IG Metall warns of deindustrialization and calls for investments to alleviate companies, while the Hannover Messe showcases over 4,000 companies presenting solutions for a sustainable industry.
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Survey: SPD continues to lose ground: The federal government's parties are continuing to lose ground among voters. The edges, on the other hand, benefit.
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Survey: SPD continues to lose ground
Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
  • Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.

  • Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.

  • Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.

  • HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
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AfD employees are said to have spied on critical infrastructure: Jian G. allegedly provided information about Chinese opposition figures to Beijing ...
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AfD employees are said to have spied on critical infrastructure
Quick Glance: Employee of AfD Politician Arrested on Suspicion of Espionage
  • An employee of AfD's lead candidate Maximilian Krah was arrested for allegedly spying for China and conducting surveillance on opposition figures in Germany.

  • The Federal Prosecutor's Office is investigating based on information from the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. The AfD expressed concern over the arrest and pledged to support the investigation.

  • Federal Interior Minister Faeser called the accusations an attack on European democracy. China denied the allegations. The arrested employee had previously offered information to German authorities but was deemed unreliable.

  • There was no connection between the arrest of Krah's employee and other arrests on Monday. Additionally, allegations against AfD politician Krah regarding possible payments from Kremlin-linked sources were revealed.
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RTL/ntv trend barometer: AfD falls to worst value since May 2023: The trend barometer continues to decline for the AfD: the party is moving further and further ...
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RTL/ntv trend barometer: AfD falls to worst value since May 2023
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The low mood is accompanied by a shift to the right: the young generation is leaning towards AfD
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The low mood is accompanied by a shift to the right: the young generation ...
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Survey among young people: shift to the right among the younger generation: The recent crises are clouding the mood among teenagers and young adults ...
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Survey among young people: shift to the right among the younger generation
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The SPD does not want to name Scholz as its candidate for chancellor until the summer of 2025
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Quick Glance: SPD Plans to Officially Nominate Scholz as Chancellor Candidate in Summer 2025
  • The SPD has decided to announce its Chancellor candidate in the summer of 2025 to prioritize work over campaigning.

  • The CDU and CSU anticipate an internal struggle over the Chancellor candidacy. Merz emphasized humility and respect towards this position.

  • Wüst is considered a potential Chancellor candidate for the Union and highlights the importance of decision-making by state chairmen and prime ministers.

  • According to Kühnert, the SPD is always ready for campaigning but warns against coalition campaigning, emphasizing the party's independence.
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Ukraine updates: Germany's Scholz welcomes US aid package: Germany's chancellor said the decision by US lawmakers to approve more foreign aid for Ukraine ...
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Ukraine updates: Germany's Scholz welcomes US aid package
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

  • The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

  • Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

  • He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
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With two exceptions: Germans give Corona policy a good report: Mask requirements, vaccinations, curfews: Hardly a day goes by during the corona pandemic without ...
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With two exceptions: Germans give Corona policy a good report
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President of the district council wants to abolish citizens' benefits for Ukraine refugees
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Quick Glance: Districts Struggle to Stop Refugee Aid for Ukraine
  • Germany's districts feel overwhelmed by the migration crisis, particularly concerning Ukrainian refugees.

  • District Council President Reinhard Sager calls for accommodation in the safe west of Ukraine and no payment of citizen money to Ukrainians in Germany.

  • He emphasizes the need for border controls, reception centers, and easier deportations to address the situation.

  • Districts demand European harmonization of benefits for asylum seekers and criticize the automatic payment of citizen money to Ukrainian refugees.
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Used electric cars: When in doubt, opt for the combustion engine: The supply of electric used cars is now large and prices have collapsed. Why do many customers ...
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Used electric cars: When in doubt, opt for the combustion engine
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Cum-Ex tax scandal: Chief investigator resigns and criticizes: Their investigations led to the first verdicts in the Cum-Ex tax scandal and left Chancellor ...
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Cum-Ex tax scandal: Chief investigator resigns and criticizes
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Selfie unity long gone: coalition of noise - how the traffic light loses its reputation
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Selfie unity long gone: coalition of noise - how the traffic light loses ...
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Horror scenario unfounded: Habeck: Electricity prices have fallen significantly since the nuclear power plant was shut down
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Horror scenario unfounded: Habeck: Electricity prices have fallen ...
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Olaf Scholz promotes his politics in Chmenitz: Chancellor Olaf Scholz paints a nice picture of the situation in Germany in Saxony. You can't really do it alone.
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Olaf Scholz promotes his politics in Chmenitz
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Citizens' money: FDP wants to take action with "immediate benefit cuts": Citizens' benefit recipients who refuse "reasonable work" for no reason should ...
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Citizens' money: FDP wants to take action with
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Dispute over climate protection law: Greens outraged by Wissing's warning about weekend driving bans
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Dispute over climate protection law: Greens outraged by Wissing's warning ...
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.
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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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Pfizer news: Investigations against Ursula von der Leyen reach Bundestag
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Department stores have to close: Association warns: Without trade, “entire inner cities will collapse”
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Department stores have to close: Association warns: Without trade ...
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Citizens' benefit reduced: With almost 16,000 people refusing to work in 2023: Anyone who rejects offers of work can be punished by the job center with a ...
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Citizens' benefit reduced: With almost 16,000 people refusing to work in ...
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Basic child security “absurd”: Job centers send fire letter to Scholz: The Green Family Minister's prestige project is once again drawing massive criticism ...
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Basic child security “absurd”: Job centers send fire letter to Scholz
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New elections in the Bundestag? This is what happens when the traffic light coalition falls
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New elections in the Bundestag? This is what happens when the traffic ...
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Germany urges UK’s Rishi Sunak to spend big on defense: Russian threat looms large as Chancellor Olaf Scholz prepares to welcome British PM to Berlin.
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Germany urges UK’s Rishi Sunak to spend big on defense
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Traffic light factions agree on climate protection law without sector targets: After months of negotiations, the traffic light party has agreed on a new climate ...
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Traffic light factions agree on climate protection law without sector ...
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At the limit: Districts no longer want to accept Ukraine refugees: “The integration of all the people is no longer possible”: The districts are calling for ...
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At the limit: Districts no longer want to accept Ukraine refugees
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New procurement under high pressure: Germany delivers another Patriot system to Kiev
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Quick Glance: Germany Delivers Additional Patriot System to Ukraine
  • The German government is delivering another Patriot air defense system to Ukraine to strengthen its defense against Russia.

  • Defense Minister Pistorius emphasizes the importance of support given the Russian aggression and destruction in Ukraine.

  • Foreign Minister Baerbock highlights the role of the Patriot system in enhancing the protection of the Ukrainian population.

  • Ukrainian President Selenskyj has repeatedly called for more Patriot systems to defend against missile and drone attacks on his country.
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Scholz makes promises: “Make this easier now”: During a flying visit to a timber construction company in Dresden, Olaf Scholz listens to the concerns of the ...
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Scholz makes promises: “Make this easier now”
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Cum-ex public prosecutor throws out: An indictment for the German state: A passionately committed prosecutor resigns and forgoes her civil service status and ...
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Cum-ex public prosecutor throws out: An indictment for the German state
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FDP demands: The obstruction party: Almost every one of the twelve points in the FDP plan contradicts the common policy of the traffic light coalition ...
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FDP demands: The obstruction party
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Scholz: What Kant would say to Putin.: Why Chancellor Scholz praises Kant - and what he has to say to Putin.
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Scholz: What Kant would say to Putin.
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After the smoking ban in the UK: smoking soon to be illegal in Germany?: Smoking is to be gradually banned in the UK. Now the German drugs commissioner also ...
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After the smoking ban in the UK: smoking soon to be illegal in Germany?
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Thuringia Monitor 2023: Right-wing extremist attitudes on the rise: Almost 60 percent of Thuringians surveyed believe that foreigners are "dangerously ...
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Thuringia Monitor 2023: Right-wing extremist attitudes on the rise
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Hunger strike in Berlin: Starving against the Federal Chancellor: Three activists are on hunger strike near the Chancellery in Berlin. One of them has been for ...
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Hunger strike in Berlin: Starving against the Federal Chancellor
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"Exaggerated": France's assessment of the Iranian attack on Israel: France and Britain agree that the Iranian attack on Israel was "excessive".
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Transport sector has clearly missed its 2023 climate target: The transport sector has missed its climate target for the third year in a row ...
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Transport sector has clearly missed its 2023 climate target
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Germany hardly supplies war weapons to Israel anymore: Compared to the previous year, Germany hardly exports any military weapons to Israel ...
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Germany hardly supplies war weapons to Israel anymore
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Suspected Russian saboteurs: An attack to which Germany would have no answer: Henchmen of the Russian secret service are said to have planned attacks in Germany ...
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Suspected Russian saboteurs: An attack to which Germany would have no ...
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Retail warns of ghost towns: 5,000 business closures are at risk in 2025 alone: It's not just the Galeria insolvency that is increasing uncertainty in the retail ...
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Retail warns of ghost towns: 5,000 business closures are at risk in 2025 ...
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Chancellor wants fair competition with China: Chancellor Scholz uses the visit to China to protect the position of German companies. EU Commission President von ...
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Chancellor wants fair competition with China