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ZDF “Political Barometer”: Greens make significant gains - AfD with worst value in eleven months
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ZDF “Political Barometer”: Greens make significant gains - AfD with worst ...
Quick Glance: Greens Gain Approval - AfD Hits Lowest Score
  • The Greens have gained three percentage points in the opinion poll, now standing at 15 percent, tied with the SPD.

  • The CDU/CSU remains the strongest force at 30 percent, followed by the AfD, dropping to 17 percent, their lowest score in nearly a year.

  • Despite dissatisfaction with the government, the Greens increase their approval, while the FDP is held responsible for coalition disputes.

  • In surveys, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius enjoys the highest popularity, while the Forschungsgruppe Wahlen surveyed 1228 eligible voters.
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Sharp criticism from London: Wallace calls Scholz “the wrong man in the wrong place”
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Sharp criticism from London: Wallace calls Scholz “the wrong man in the ...
Quick Glance: Criticism of Scholz: Wallace Calls for Delivery of Taurus Missiles
  • Former British Defense Minister Wallace criticizes Chancellor Scholz for weak leadership and lack of communication regarding Ukraine.

  • He calls for the delivery of German Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine and emphasizes the importance of clear communication and determination in dealing with Russia.

  • Wallace warns against freezing the conflict in Ukraine and mentions the possibility of NATO membership as a countermeasure.

  • He stresses the need for adequate security guarantees to prevent Russia from rearming and launching another attack.
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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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A coalition break-up might be good for the parties - but bad for the country: The ongoing dispute between the "traffic light" parties suggests that they want to ...
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A coalition break-up might be good for the parties - but bad for the ...
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Citizen's income standard rate to be cut to below 400 euros - "social cruelty": Stronger punishment and faster: The FDP wants to tighten the rules for citizen's ...
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Citizen's income standard rate to be cut to below 400 euros -
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Latest poll: AfD continues to lose popularity, FDP gets poor marks: The latest trend barometer shows that the AfD is continuing to lose popularity and is thus ...
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Latest poll: AfD continues to lose popularity, FDP gets poor marks
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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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"Maischberger": Then Wolfgang Kubicki doesn't want to be bothered with green phrases
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Bundestag decides to reform the climate protection law | SÜDKURIER Online: The farewell was still in the balance. But the Bundestag has now passed changes to the ...
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Bundestag decides to reform the climate protection law | SÜDKURIER Online
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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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SPD does not want to nominate Scholz as candidate for chancellor until summer 2025
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SPD does not want to nominate Scholz as candidate for chancellor until ...
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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Despite US aid: Scholz reaffirms Taurus rejection: The Ukrainians absolutely want the Taurus cruise missile from Germany. But the Chancellor reiterates his no to ...
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Despite US aid: Scholz reaffirms Taurus rejection
Quick Glance: Scholz Reaffirms Taurus Rejection Despite US Aid
  • Ukraine seeks Taurus missiles from Germany, but Chancellor Scholz reiterates rejection. Discussions are ongoing about alternative weapons for defense against Russia.

  • Despite US aid to Ukraine with ATACMS missiles, Scholz maintains his refusal of Taurus. Germany and the UK emphasize their role as key weapons suppliers to Ukraine.

  • The US Congress approved $61 billion in Ukraine aid, potentially enabling the delivery of ATACMS missiles with a range of 300 km. Discussions are underway about new types of weapons.

  • Germany and the UK are jointly planning the development of a remote-controlled howitzer for ground operations. Scholz sticks to his rejection of Taurus delivery despite the US decision.
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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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FDP calls for debate about Rwanda model for German asylum policy: The British Parliament has approved the plan to deport migrants to Rwanda ...
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FDP calls for debate about Rwanda model for German asylum policy
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Scholz and Sunak agree on closer arms cooperation: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was received with military honors at the German Chancellery on Wednesday ...
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Scholz and Sunak agree on closer arms cooperation
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Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 17:16 Biden: New military package for Ukraine "in the next few hours" +++
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Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 17:16 Biden: New military package for ...
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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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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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Marco Buschmann in an interview: Protecting the constitutional state from the AfD
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Marco Buschmann in an interview: Protecting the constitutional state from ...
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The FDP between arrogance and despair: The FDP's call for an economic turnaround is reminiscent of the break-up of the social-liberal coalition in 1982 ...
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The FDP between arrogance and despair
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Young people vote for AfD - Unfortunately, this is not just protest (opinion): The AfD is the most popular party among people under 30. If you really want to ...
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Young people vote for AfD - Unfortunately, this is not just protest ...
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Germany's Scholz urges Europe to do for Ukraine : A meeting between the British and German leaders made for a show of unity even as disagreements on how to ...
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Germany's Scholz urges Europe to do for Ukraine
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“No coalition games”: Lindner rejects CDU appeals to phase out traffic lights: The FDP wants to accelerate the economic turnaround with a twelve-point plan ...
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“No coalition games”: Lindner rejects CDU appeals to phase out traffic ...
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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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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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After FDP economic demands: Kühnert comments on speculation about end of government
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After FDP economic demands: Kühnert comments on speculation about end of ...
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Baerbock's descent: What she is currently doing has never happened before: Foreign ministers are usually held in high esteem by the population ...
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Baerbock's descent: What she is currently doing has never happened before
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Investigation process is being examined: Krah's China course is even offensive to AfD politicians
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Investigation process is being examined: Krah's China course is even ...
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Traffic light dispute over financial policy: Baerbock considers FDP austerity plans to be problematic given the current world situation
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Traffic light dispute over financial policy: Baerbock considers FDP ...
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Petersberg Dialogue: Climate policy in crisis: Ministers from 40 countries will meet at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin to prepare for the next summit ...
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Petersberg Dialogue: Climate policy in crisis
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As Biden, Sunak pledge more cruise missiles for Ukraine, Germany’s Scholz adamant on Taurus refusal
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As Biden, Sunak pledge more cruise missiles for Ukraine, Germany’s Scholz ...
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Gen Z finds Scholz and co. on TikTok "cringe to the max": Traffic light politicians are trying to catch up with the AfD on social media. But are they reaching ...
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Gen Z finds Scholz and co. on TikTok
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FDP parliamentary group leader Dürr: Retirement at 72 must be possible: "From 2030 onwards, things will get serious and pensions will face major challenges ...
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FDP parliamentary group leader Dürr: Retirement at 72 must be possible
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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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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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Finance Minister Lindner (FDP): Germans work too little: Christian Lindner (FDP) says that the problem with the German economy is that too little work is being ...
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Finance Minister Lindner (FDP): Germans work too little
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Söder settles accounts with Baerbock: "Only confusion and international damage": Markus Söder doesn't find much good in the work of Green Party Foreign Minister ...
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Söder settles accounts with Baerbock:
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“You old screamer,” “You don’t even take yourself seriously,” “Two 12-year-olds have more brains in their heads than the guy with the bell in front of the nut ...
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“You old screamer,” “You don’t even take yourself seriously ...
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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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Model Great Britain: FDP speaks out in favor of asylum procedures outside Europe: Is there a threat of a new dispute in the traffic light? The FDP is in favor of ...
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Model Great Britain: FDP speaks out in favor of asylum procedures outside ...
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Germany's Scholz sounds alarm over far-right China spy allegations: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday allegations that the aide to a prominent ...
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Germany's Scholz sounds alarm over far-right China spy allegations
Quick Glance: German Far-Right MEP's Aide Arrested for Alleged Chinese Espionage
  • The individual named Jian G. stands accused of sharing information about negotiations at the European Parliament with a Chinese intelligence service and spying on Chinese opposition figures in Germany, according to federal prosecutors.

  • Jian Guo is listed as an accredited assistant to MEP Maximilian Krah, the far-right AfD party's lead candidate for the upcoming EU-wide elections on the European Parliament's website.

  • The suspect was apprehended in Dresden on Monday and authorities conducted searches at his residences.

  • Expressing concern, the AfD addressed the allegations.
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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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Free Voters leader Aiwanger wants to become Federal Minister of Economics: The Bavarian Economics Minister and leader of the Free Voters, Hubert Aiwanger ...
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Free Voters leader Aiwanger wants to become Federal Minister of Economics
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Supply Chain Act: EU Parliament passes Supply Chain Act: After a long blockade by the FDP, EU MPs have passed a weaker version of the supply chain law ...
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Supply Chain Act: EU Parliament passes Supply Chain Act
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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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AfD slips to second place in survey in Saxony-Anhalt: In all East German federal states, the AfD is the strongest force in surveys - until now ...
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AfD slips to second place in survey in Saxony-Anhalt
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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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FDP: Five reasons why Christian Lindner loves traffic lights: Those were the days: In December 2021, the leaders of the SPD, Greens and FDP signed the coalition ...
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FDP: Five reasons why Christian Lindner loves traffic lights