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The pressure on fertilizer legislation remains high: There is little clarity following the Federal Administrative Court's nitrate ruling ...
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Spreading slurry in frost: Soon to be allowed in NRW too?: Frost at night, thaw during the day - | ideal conditions for fertilizing? What is permitted in Bavaria ...
topagrar.com/acker/news/gulle-fahren-bei-frost-bald-auch-in-nrw-erlaubt-20012333.html

Green Party politician: Baerbock should become President of the UN General Assembly
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/gruenen-politikerin-baerbock-soll-praesidentin-der-un-generalversammlung-werden/100114669.html

Quick Glance: Baerbock Nominated for UN General Assembly Presidency
- Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is set to be nominated as Germany's candidate for the presidency of the UN General Assembly for 2025/26.
- A formal cabinet decision is expected on Thursday; Baerbock will be elected in June and assume office in September.
- The nomination emphasizes Germany's commitment to the United Nations and aims to strengthen its candidacy for a seat on the UN Security Council.
- Baerbock has declined to run for the Green party leadership to spend more time with her family.
Experts wanted to cancel a holiday - | This one can Germans do without: Experts want to cancel a holiday for the debt package in order to save costs ...
derwesten.de/politik/feiertag-ostern-gestrichen-bip-id301490893.html

Bundeswehr: Merz's confidant demands hundreds of thousands of Germans in uniform
fr.de/politik/bundeswehr-merz-intimus-verlangt-hunderttausende-deutsche-in-uniform-zr-93638546.html

General Assembly: Heusgen calls Baerbock "obsolete model" for UN chairmanship: A top German diplomat was actually supposed to become President of the UN General ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/generalversammlung-heusgen-nennt-baerbock-als-un-vorsitz-auslaufmodell/100114798.html

Quick Glance: Baerbock and the Controversies of Women in Power
- Annalena Baerbock is set to become President of the UN General Assembly, pushing aside another woman, which sparks public outrage.
- Although Baerbock promotes feminist foreign policy, her actions are seen as contradictory as she displaces an experienced diplomat.
- The criticism of Baerbock highlights that women in power are often judged by different standards than men who make similar decisions.
- The timing of the announcement following a significant vote suggests a strategic move to mitigate negative perceptions.
UN: Heusgen calls Baerbock's appointment an "obsolete model": A top German diplomat was supposed to become President of the UN General Assembly in New York ...
wiwo.de/politik/deutschland/un-heusgen-nennt-personalie-baerbock-auslaufmodell/100114821.html

Baerbock to the UN: Just a step towards the next career move?: Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (Greens) is to be given a top job at the United Nations ...
morgenpost.de/politik/article408587681/baerbock-nach-new-york-nur-eine-etappe-zum-naechsten-karriereschritt.html

Basic Law amendment passed: Bundesrat approves financial package worth billions: Berlin, Washington, Brussels - everywhere. ntv reports from all the important ...
n-tv.de/politik/Bundesrat-stimmt-milliardenschwerem-Finanzpaket-zu-article25646430.html

Quick Glance: Bundesrat Faces Key Vote on Financial Package
- The Bundestag approved a historic credit package for defense, infrastructure, and climate protection.
- Implementation requires a two-thirds majority from the federal states, bolstered by the prospect of 100 billion euros for infrastructure.
- Resistance arises from some eastern states and the FDP, while support from Bavaria may prove crucial.
- Legal challenges, including emergency applications from the AfD and FDP, did not halt the Bundesrat's vote, though approval remains contentious.
The night in Ukraine: Kyiv thanks for German military aid: The Ukrainian president says the new German military aid will save lives. The Berlin budget committee ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ukraine/die-nacht-in-der-ukraine-kiew-dankt-fuer-deutsche-militaerhilfe-110373400.html

Syria: Baerbock reopens German embassy: After 13 years, Germany has reopened its embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus.
berliner-zeitung.de/news/syrien-baerbock-eroeffnet-deutsche-botschaft-wieder-li.2308987

Rosenstolz singer Anna R. dies unexpectedly at the age of 55: Rosenstolz singer Anna R. died unexpectedly at the age of 55. The music scene is deeply saddened by ...
nord24.de/promis/anna-r-rosenstolz-tod-berlin-277606.html

Economist on the threat posed by Putin: "It's crazy that some are already pushing ahead with Nord Stream 2 again"
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/ottmar-edenhofer-ueber-energiewende-weniger-fossile-brennstoffe-wegen-wladimir-putin-a-fdd8b18e-0d49-4169-8932-3892d9979aa3


Debt brake and financial package: The center holds firm: The Bundesrat approves the debt package. The vote shows: The political center in Germany is withstanding ...
sueddeutsche.de/meinung/schuldenbremse-finanzpaket-bundesrat-merz-kommentar-li.3222415


Trump-Putin Call Dismissed as 'Flop' by German Defense Minister: Trump and Putin held a call to discuss proposals for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.
newsweek.com/trump-putin-call-dismissed-flop-german-defense-minister-2046941

Commentary: Germany is back: The Bundesrat has passed the largest debt package in German history. Pessimists are once again predicting the downfall of the West ...
handelsblatt.com/meinung/kommentare/kommentar-deutschland-ist-zurueck/100115361.html

Germany updates US travel advice after three citizens detained: Germany's foreign office has revised its advice for travel to the US after three German ...
thelocal.de/20250320/germany-updates-us-travel-advice-after-three-citizens-detained


Tesla’s staff at German plant demand better working conditions: More than a quarter of factory’s workforce call for more breaks and staffing and an end to ...
ft.com/content/992be10f-180d-484d-8035-d692a9993b64

Deutsche Bahn: The railway is saying goodbye to self-driving trains: Internal documents show: The state-owned company wants to shut down a number of future ...
wiwo.de/unternehmen/dienstleister/deutsche-bahn-die-bahn-verabschiedet-sich-von-selbstfahrenden-zuegen/100115471.html

Friedrich Merz has deceived his voters: The CDU leader has promised Germans a change in conservative politics with solid public finances ...
nzz.ch/der-andere-blick/friedrich-merz-hat-seine-waehler-getaeuscht-ld.1875800

Quick Glance: Merz Endangers CDU with Voter Deception
- Friedrich Merz promised the German people a conservative political shift but now faces enormous debt issues.
- The CDU pledged to uphold the debt brake, yet Merz has committed to significant financial obligations post-election.
- Critics label Merz's actions as voter deception, as he promised to break away from Red-Green politics but is now cooperating with them.
- Dissatisfaction among CDU voters is rising, leaving the future of the party and Merz's leadership uncertain.
Baerbock has failed as a diplomat - | she should not be rewarded for that: Critics of the German Foreign Minister complain that she outdid a respected competitor ...
nzz.ch/der-andere-blick/baerbock-hat-als-diplomatin-versagt-dafuer-sollte-sie-nicht-belohnt-werden-ld.1876214

Karoline Leavitt says French ‘should be grateful they’re not speaking German’ after calls for Statue of Liberty to be returned
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/karoline-leavitt-statue-liberty-german-france-b2717119.html

Well-known German bar chain is insolvent: 1,000 employees at 40 locations must fear for their future.
fr.de/wirtschaft/bekannte-deutsche-bar-kette-ist-insolvent-1000-mitarbeiter-an-40-standorten-muessen-bangen-zr-93635570.html

US entry: Hard line at the US border - | Is entering America becoming a risk?: Stricter US border controls are causing uncertainty: Several foreigners ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/us-einreise-harte-linie-an-us-grenze-wird-amerika-einreise-zum-risiko/100115573.html

From Ofarim to Naidoo to Mockridge: These German stars ruined their careers.: After the Star of David scandal, rock musician Gil Ofarim is now planning his ...
berliner-zeitung.de/panorama/von-ofarim-ueber-naidoo-bis-mockridge-diese-deutschen-stars-ruinierten-ihre-karrieren-li.2308998

CSU Minister Judith Gerlach wants to prepare the health system for war: Bavaria's CSU Health Minister Judith Gerlach is calling for the entire German health ...
pnp.de/nachrichten/politik/ministerin-judith-gerlach-will-gesundheitssystem-auf-kriegsfall-vorbereiten-18212333

Rügen: Customs detains shadow fleet tanker "Eventin": German customs have detained the tanker "Eventin," which is part of the so-called Russian shadow fleet ...
tagesschau.de/inland/eventin-tanker-russland-zoll-100.html

Germany Issues Travel Warning for US: The country updated its travel advice for the U.S. after several Germans were detained at the border.
newsweek.com/germany-issues-travel-warning-us-2047773

OECD forecast: Only Mexico will grow more slowly than Germany: The OECD is halving its growth forecast for Germany in 2025 and warning that an investment package ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/konjunktur/oecd-prognose-nur-mexiko-waechst-schwaecher-als-deutschland/100114282.html

Former Defense Minister Thomas de Maizière: | "People who are prepared to bravely defend their country"
zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2025-03/thomas-de-maiziere-afd-bundestag-reformen

Illner in the TV review with Sigmar Gabriel: If you're happy, go to war: Illner is about the phone call between Trump and Putin - | and there's agreement ...
faz.net/aktuell/feuilleton/medien/talkshow/illner-in-der-tv-kritik-mit-sigmar-gabriel-wer-gluecklich-ist-zieht-in-den-krieg-110370594.html

"Maischberger" in TV review: Billions for Germany's defense: A rare, existential urgency emanated from the central conversation of the "Maischberger" program ...
faz.net/aktuell/feuilleton/medien/maischberger-in-der-tv-kritik-milliarden-fuer-deutschlands-verteidigung-110367920.html

Commentary: Friedrich Merz is sending the young generation to ruin - | it's a scandal
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/kommentar-friedrich-merz-schickt-die-junge-generation-ins-verderben-li.2309288

Returning Goretzka makes the German national team celebrate against Italy: One and a half years after his last international match, Leon Goretzka has given the ...
sportschau.de/fussball/nationalmannschaft/rueckkehrer-goretzka-laesst-dfb-team-gegen-italien-jubeln,italien-deutschland-nations-league-spielbericht-100.html

Quick Glance: Goretzka's Comeback Impresses Nagelsmann and Italy
- Leon Goretzka was praised for his comeback and winning goal in the Nations League match against Italy.
- Head coach Julian Nagelsmann named Goretzka the MVP, highlighting his character and impact.
- Italy's coach Luciano Spalletti remains optimistic for the return match despite the loss.
- Concerns arise for defender Riccardo Calafiori, who is doubtful due to injury.
Rosenstolz singer AnNa R. is dead: Peter Plate is busy calling: The news of the sudden death of Rosenstolz singer AnNa R. has shocked the German music scene ...
t-online.de/unterhaltung/stars/id_100645828/rosenstolz-saengerin-anna-r-ist-tot-anruf-beschaeftigt-peter-plate.html

Institute plans building inspection: Suddenly, living costs will increase by hundreds of euros
focus.de/immobilien/mieten/institut-plant-gebaeude-tuev-ploetzlich-wird-wohnen-nochmal-hunderte-euro-teurer_bb6e8b07-8e6a-4043-9bd3-0baf9e29b144.html

Coalition negotiations: Friedrich Merz is driving Germany into a planned economy: Trillions in debt, pension promises, minimum wage hikes: While the CDU leader ...
nzz.ch/der-andere-blick/friedrich-merz-marschiert-munter-richtung-sozialismus-ld.1875695

One of the greats has died: The German football world mourns Doris Fitschen: After a long and serious illness, former national team player and TSV Siegen player ...
siegener-zeitung.de/sport/regional/eine-der-ganz-grossen-ist-tot-die-deutsche-fussballwelt-trauert-um-doris-fitschen-GFWH4YR2OVD3BB3X7KYULTARLE.html

Quick Glance: DFB Mourns Doris Fitschen, Four-Time European Champion
- Doris Fitschen, one of Germany's most successful female footballers, passed away at the age of 56 after a prolonged battle with cancer.
- The DFB expressed its condolences while recalling her remarkable career, which included four European Championship titles and an Olympic bronze medal.
- Fitschen was also a three-time German champion and served as the manager of the women's national team from 2009 to 2016.
- DFB President Bernd Neuendorf and Secretary General Heike Ullrich praised her leadership skills and positive impact on women's football.
Trump's deportations: German is held in deportation detention in a US prison: After more than 17 years in the USA, German national Fabian Schmidt was ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/usa/id_100640194/trumps-abschiebungen-deutscher-sitzt-in-abschiebehaft-im-us-gefaengnis.html

Baerbock to become President of the UN General Assembly: Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is set to be given a top position at the United Nations in New York ...
tagesschau.de/eilmeldung/eilmeldung-8506.html

Has Annalena Baerbock edged out a diplomat for the new top job?: Annalena Baerbock is set to become President of the UN General Assembly. There's a catch: ...
stern.de/politik/deutschland/hat-annalena-baerbock-fuer-den-neuen-top-job-eine-diplomatin-verdraengt--35563032.html


Quick Glance: Baerbock's Candidacy for UN General Assembly Presidency
- Annalena Baerbock is set to potentially become President of the UN General Assembly in September 2025, following her nomination by the German government.
- Her election is anticipated for early June 2025, and she will resign from her Bundestag mandate upon assuming office.
- While lacking direct decision-making power, Baerbock may influence key UN discussions and use this role as a stepping stone for further political opportunities.
- Russia has expressed objections to Baerbock's candidacy, while the German government views the nomination as a commitment to the UN.
After 13 years of closure: Baerbock reopens the German embassy in Syria: During the Syrian civil war, the German diplomatic mission in Damascus was closed ...
spiegel.de/politik/syrien-aussenmininsterin-annalena-baerbock-eroeffnet-deutsche-botschaft-erneut-a-4bbb014d-7b17-4fcb-9ea9-fa405c0af854

Guest Commentary: Now comes Europe's historic opportunity: A European defense will weld the EU together - | possibly with the British. This is a historic ...
handelsblatt.com/meinung/gastbeitraege/gastkommentar-jetzt-kommt-die-historische-chance-europas/100112933.html

Power-loving Baerbock: A detour to the Chancellery after all?: Actually, it's the same as always: Outgoing ministers are well looked after ...
schwaebische.de/politik/machtverliebte-baerbock-uber-einen-umweg-doch-noch-ins-kanzleramt-3424765

German women's international match will be broadcast on KiKA - | with Bernd das Brot
faz.net/aktuell/sport/fussball/deutsches-frauen-laenderspiel-wird-im-kika-uebertragen-mit-bernd-das-brot-110371309.html

Pistorius sticks to purchase of F35 fighter jets from the USA: The example of the F-35 fighter jet shows Germany's dependence on the USA ...
tagesschau.de/inland/f35-kampfjets-100.html

Musk’s X suspends opposition accounts in Turkey amid civil unrest: Suspensions affect accounts spreading information about the widespread demonstrations.
politico.eu/article/musks-x-suspends-opposition-accounts-turkey-protest-civil-unrest-erdogan-imamoglu-istanbul-mayor/

Harsh criticism of Erdoğan: German politicians express shock at Imamoğlu's arrest
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/cem-oezdemir-zu-imamoglu-verhaftung-erdogan-folgt-seinem-autokraten-drehbuch-a-95f0e080-b83e-4ff7-b086-f110ef31e8fa


In Syria, German FM urges Damascus to rein in ‘extremist groups’: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said after meeting Syria’s president on Thursday that ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2025/03/20/in-syria-german-fm-urges-damascus-to-rein-in-extremist-groups-

Entry: Federal government adjusts travel information for the USA: The Federal Foreign Office is responding to three cases in which Germans were taken into ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/einreise-bundesregierung-passt-reiseinfos-fuer-die-usa-an/100114887.html

Revocation of citizenship: Entrepreneurs call the CDU/CSU plan a location risk for Germany
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/doppelte-staatsbuergerschaft-unternehmer-nennen-schwarz-roten-plan-standortrisiko-fu-r-deutschland-a-a6ea33a8-a628-4e7d-b236-cc5d3a9a3ee9

Parity and abortion: Merz under pressure from women in the CDU and SPD: The presumed next German Chancellor is confronted with far-reaching identity-political ...
nzz.ch/international/paritaet-und-abtreibung-frauen-in-cdu-und-spd-nehmen-friedrich-merz-in-die-zange-ld.1876293

Woman doused with petrol and set alight on German tram: A woman was doused in petrol and set alight by an unknown assailant on a tram in the eastern German city ...
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Losses top €1 billion at German automotive supplier ZF | DPA: German automotive supplier ZF Friedrichshafen suffered a loss of more than €1 billion ($1 ...
nordot.app/1275388474848789283

Study: AfD motions rarely approved in municipalities: The term "firewall" was a trigger word during the federal election campaign. A study of local parliaments ...
tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/zustimmung-afd-100.html

Racism Monitor: Black people particularly affected: Discrimination leads to a loss of trust in state institutions. This is shown by the Racism Monitor ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/rassismus-diskriminierung-studie-rassismusmonitor-100.html

Swiss defense companies threaten to be forced out of the market: Fewer and fewer NATO countries want to rely on Swiss weapons, as they could prove useless in an ...
watson.ch/!455189523

Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution warns of Russian cyberattacks on NGOs
tagesschau.de/investigativ/ndr-wdr/cyberspionage-russland-ngo-100.html

Foreign skilled workers: When the authorities prevent new colleagues: German companies want to hire foreign skilled workers. But more and more often ...
zeit.de/2025/12/auslaendische-fachkraefte-deutsche-unternehmen-gehalt


Next shock for the German economy: Siemens plans to cut 6,000 jobs - | Bavaria likely to be particularly affected
merkur.de/wirtschaft/naechster-schock-fuer-deutsche-wirtschaft-siemens-will-000-jobs-abbauen-zr-93633499.html

Electromobility: "How can you even be seen with a Tesla?": Germans' willingness to buy a Tesla is falling rapidly, according to new surveys ...
handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/industrie/elektromobilitaet-wie-kann-man-sich-nur-mit-einem-tesla-sehen-lassen/100112964.html


Beer: Breweries are fighting for survival: Fewer and fewer breweries in Germany are producing beer - | the number of breweries has fallen by 6 percent in the ...
handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/industrie/bier-brauereien-kaempfen-ums-ueberleben/100115301.html

"Germans have decided that they can do what they want": Italy's financial | and Economics Minister complains about Germany's debt turnaround and the ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/deutschen-haben-beschlossen-dass-sie-machen-koennen-was-sie-wollen/100114540.html

Annalena Baerbock: Media critical of her move to the UN: Annalena Baerbock is moving to the United Nations in New York. A move that has been criticized for ...
stern.de/politik/deutschland/annalena-baerbock--medien-sehen-ihren-wechsel-zur-un-kritisch-35567766.html

Rosenstolz singer Anna R. dies at 55: 'Still had many musical plans': News of her death caused great shock on Monday (March 17, 2025). Rosenstolz singer ...
infranken.de/unterhaltung/stars/anna-r-tod-rosenstolz-saengerin-musikszene-berlin-2025-tournee-art-6136258

Quick Glance: Rosenstolz Singer AnNa R. Has Passed Away
- AnNa R., the singer of the duo Rosenstolz, has died.
- The cause of death remains unclear, as confirmed by her management.
- Her sudden death has shocked and confused friends and fans.
- AnNa R. leaves behind a significant musical legacy and many plans.
Travel to the USA: Should you better not go?: For many, the USA is a place of longing. President Trump has tightened entry regulations ...
sueddeutsche.de/projekte/artikel/gesellschaft/usa-reisen-einwanderung-trump-tourismus-e411835/


Thomas Tuchel: The ambitious goal as England coach for the 2026 World Cup: Thomas Tuchel is about to play his first game as England coach. His debut has been met ...
faz.net/aktuell/sport/fussball/thomas-tuchel-das-ehrgeizige-ziel-als-nationaltrainer-englands-fuer-die-wm-2026-110366557.html

Energy transition: how Germany could reduce costs: If the next German government wants to keep energy-intensive industries in the country ...
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/energiewende-wie-deutschland-die-kosten-senken-koennte-ld.1876499

'Unacceptable': How Tesla is battling against German workers' sick pay rights: At the Tesla Gigafactory in Brandenburg a dispute over sick pay is escalating with ...
thelocal.de/20250317/unacceptable-how-tesla-is-battling-against-german-workers-sick-pay-rights

China is coming, Trump is blocking: Things are getting tight for Friedrich Merz: The German auto industry is caught between two fronts: The Chinese are pushing ...
berliner-zeitung.de/wirtschaft-verantwortung/china-kommt-trump-blockt-es-wird-eng-fuer-friedrich-merz-li.2309179

Gas supply: Floating LNG terminal in Stade faces closure: Setback for the federally owned Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH: The floating LNG terminal in Stade is ...
handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/energie/gasversorgung-schwimmendes-lng-terminal-in-stade-steht-vor-dem-aus/100114850.html

Cross-country skier Rydzek takes a surprise first World Cup victory: The German cross-country skiers had a dream day at the sprint in Lahti: Coletta Rydzek ...
kicker.de/langlaeuferin-rydzek-ueberrascht-in-lahti-und-holt-sich-ersten-weltcup-sieg-1099980/artikel

Tightened border controls: Next German ends up in US deportation detention: The USA is becoming increasingly uncompromising at its borders. After two German ...
spiegel.de/ausland/usa-abschiebungen-deutscher-familienvater-in-gewahrsam-a-7e1ae68c-c4c5-4d3d-8e15-e1daad7addd1

Nestlé plant closures in Germany: 230 jobs affected: The Swiss food company is under cost pressure. It is now closing a plant in North Rhine-Westphalia ...
wiwo.de/unternehmen/handel/nestle-werksschliessungen-in-deutschland-230-jobs-betroffen/100115198.html

Large automotive supplier with over 1,000 employees insolvent: "We are extremely disappointed"
fr.de/wirtschaft/naechster-grosser-automobilzulieferer-meldet-insolvenz-an-zr-93641468.html

Provider demands additional payment: Hazel Brugger complains about €10,000 electricity bill
spiegel.de/panorama/leute/hazel-brugger-beklagt-10-000-euro-stromrechnung-a-d0e6c682-082b-4e2a-8406-305630c3ea24

Merz to the Greens - "What more do you actually want?": The CDU leader is prepared to compromise on his way to the chancellorship. But the Greens still don't ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/merz-zu-den-gruenen-was-wollen-sie-eigentlich-noch-mehr/100113406.html


Thailand: | "At home, the men felt emasculated": 10,000 German pensioners are said to be living in Pattaya, Thailand - | to buy sex there ...
zeit.de/arbeit/2025-02/thailand-pattaya-deutsche-rentner-patriarchat-maenner


The savior of the FDP? Dürr wants to lead the German Liberals out of the crisis: After losing the election, many Liberals are at a loss as to what will happen ...
nzz.ch/international/der-retter-der-fdp-duerr-will-die-deutschen-liberalen-aus-der-krise-fuehren-ld.1875823

Coronavirus: BND considers laboratory origin more likely: Analyses by German intelligence services indicate that SARS-CoV-2 comes from the laboratory ...
faz.net/aktuell/wissen/medizin-ernaehrung/coronavirus-bnd-haelt-ursprung-aus-labor-fuer-wahrscheinlicher-110356399.html


German ports are threatened by hybrid attacks.: Attacks on IT systems or GPS disruptions at sea: Container shipping is increasingly the target of hybrid attacks ...
tagesschau.de/inland/gesellschaft/bedrohung-haefen-versorgungslage-100.html

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