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E-car: ADAC expects rising registration figures for e-cars: More e-cars could hit the roads in Germany this year than in 2024, according to the ADAC ...
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E-car: ADAC expects rising registration figures for e-cars
Stefan Gelbhaar: Suspicion of intrigue shakes the Greens: Greens: The Greens withdrew their trust in Stefan Gelbhaar because women had made serious accusations ...
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Stefan Gelbhaar: Suspicion of intrigue shakes the Greens
Quick Glance: Kreße Leaves Greens Amid Gelbhaar Scandal
  • Shirin Kreße, head of the Green party faction in Berlin, has resigned from the party and relinquished her mandate.

  • Her departure comes in the wake of a scandal involving allegedly fabricated harassment accusations against Stefan Gelbhaar, in which Kreße played a key role.

  • She stated that her resignation aims to prevent potential harm to the party and victims of sexual violence.

  • Gelbhaar is legally contesting the accusations and has filed a defamation complaint.
"Deportation ticket" campaign by the AfD: police investigate incitement of the people
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Quick Glance: AfD's 'Deportation Tickets' Distribution Triggers Investigation
  • The AfD Karlsruhe distributed controversial flyers styled as 'deportation tickets', prompting police investigations for incitement to hatred.

  • The flyers, aimed at 'illegal immigrants', feature a departure date on the day of the federal election and were also found in mailboxes of individuals with migration backgrounds.

  • The Left party plans to file a complaint against AfD Karlsruhe for threats and incitement to hatred, condemning the party for societal division.

  • AfD contends that the initiative was not targeted at specific groups and that the flyers are meant for all eligible voters.
Quick Glance: Tesla's Market Share Plummets in Germany
  • The German electric vehicle market experienced significant declines last year, with Tesla being notably affected.

  • Tesla's new registrations dropped by over 26,000 to nearly 38,000 vehicles, resulting in a market share decrease to 9.9 percent.

  • Experts attribute Tesla's struggles to an image problem linked to controversial CEO Elon Musk and his political backing of Donald Trump.

  • While Tesla is declining, other brands like BMW and VW have managed to increase their market shares and strengthen their positions in the German EV market.
Bundestag election: Merz warns against the AfD - "Then you'll be strangled by this viper"
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Bundestag election: Merz warns against the AfD -
Quick Glance: Merz Warns Against AfD and Outlines Campaign Strategy
  • Friedrich Merz launches his campaign tour in Hanover, warning against the AfD and Donald Trump.

  • He emphasizes the need for a strong Europe and criticizes the EU for excessive bureaucracy.

  • Merz addresses his political opponents, mocking Olaf Scholz and criticizing Robert Habeck, while remaining vague about potential coalitions.

  • He adheres to the Union's election program, announcing changes in the social and pension systems and a tightening of migration policies.
Tesla boycott is gaining momentum in Germany due to Elon Musk’s meddling in politics
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Tesla boycott is gaining momentum in Germany due to Elon Musk’s meddling ...
Germany in the lead: the most powerful passports in 2025: The German passport is a special privilege, as a comparison with other countries shows ...
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Germany in the lead: the most powerful passports in 2025
AfD federal party conference unanimously elects Alice Weidel as candidate for chancellor
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AfD federal party conference unanimously elects Alice Weidel as candidate ...
Quick Glance: AfD Election Program: Radical Plans and CSU Critique
  • The AfD adopted its election program in Riesa, which includes decisions on family policy, migration, and abortion, causing outrage within the CSU.

  • A key point of the program is the assertion that family consists of a father, mother, and children, alongside maintaining the current legal status on abortions.

  • The party calls for strict migration policies, the reintroduction of conscription, withdrawal from the Euro, and the Paris Climate Agreement, while Alice Weidel was elected as the chancellor candidate.

  • CSU politicians criticized Weidel's appearance as radical and warned against endangering well-integrated migrants through remigration.
Quick Glance: Scholz Highlights Achievements and Future Plans
  • Olaf Scholz outlines his plans for the next government, emphasizing successes in energy policy.

  • He proposes a Made-in-Germany bonus to encourage investments in Germany and strengthen the economy.

  • Scholz criticizes the Union for tax plans favoring the upper income bracket and stresses the need to relieve the majority of the population.

  • He rules out a coalition under Chancellor Merz and focuses on securing a new mandate for the SPD.
An end to the dark doldrums: this energy transition solution is rolling towards Germany with full force
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An end to the dark doldrums: this energy transition solution is rolling ...
Election promises: Rich people will receive more help from Merz & Co: The centre-left parties want to improve the situation of the middle class and low earners ...
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Election promises: Rich people will receive more help from Merz & Co
Robert Habeck "Up the belly": The Green candidate aims for the center: Election campaigner Robert Habeck has written a booklet. In it, he justifies his time as a ...
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Robert Habeck
Quick Glance: Habeck's Economic Policies: Risk or Opportunity?
  • Robert Habeck, the Green Vice Chancellor, proposed a controversial idea to impose social insurance on capital gains, sparking significant media attention.

  • The proposal aims to have high-income individuals contribute to the social system's costs, leading to mixed reactions from political figures and economists.

  • Habeck's communication strategy is seen as unclear, as he provides little detail on exemptions or concrete plans, allowing room for speculation.

  • His reputation as a political outsider could be further jeopardized by this initiative, while other politicians may find success through a more reserved approach.
AfD leader Chrupalla travels to Donald Trump's inauguration: Donald Trump's second term as US President will be ushered in on Monday with the ceremonial ...
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AfD leader Chrupalla travels to Donald Trump's inauguration
Health insurance companies: Why Habeck's proposal is so explosive: Green candidate for chancellor Habeck proposes that investment income should also be used to ...
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Health insurance companies: Why Habeck's proposal is so explosive
Quick Glance: Habeck's Proposal on Taxing Capital Gains Sparks Outrage
  • Robert Habeck proposes social contributions on capital income to relieve workers.

  • Reactions to this proposal are largely negative, facing criticism from various political factions and economists.

  • Health Minister Karl Lauterbach and other critics warn of adverse effects on private savings and the middle class.

  • The Greens defend the proposal as a move towards greater equity, emphasizing that small savers would not be impacted.
After Weidel's Hitler statements: Descendants of former concentration camp prisoners call for AfD ban
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After Weidel's Hitler statements: Descendants of former concentration camp ...
Brussels orders X to hand over documents on algorithm: Expansion of probe follows complaints from politicians in Germany ahead of election next month
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Brussels orders X to hand over documents on algorithm
Federal election: We can't afford the future right now: Rarely has an election campaign been so characterized by a redistribution from young to old as this one ...
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Federal election: We can't afford the future right now
Dark doldrums: This company wants to invest billions in battery storage: A well-known solar entrepreneur wants to build battery parks across the country to ...
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Dark doldrums: This company wants to invest billions in battery storage
German army deserts X as Berlin vs. Elon Musk feud rumbles on: “The objective exchange of arguments is becoming increasingly difficult” on the platform formerly ...
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German army deserts X as Berlin vs. Elon Musk feud rumbles on
Angela Merkel: The former Chancellor's only election campaign appearance: Europe, Trump, Merz: What Angela Merkel says in her only election campaign appearance ...
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Angela Merkel: The former Chancellor's only election campaign appearance
Chinese want to take over VW plants in Germany: In order to avoid the punitive tariffs on imported cars, Chinese manufacturers want to manufacture their vehicles ...
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Chinese want to take over VW plants in Germany
Alice Weidel's embarrassing posting mishap at X: AfD chancellor candidate Dr. Alice Weidel has two degrees and a doctorate and thinks she is particularly clever ...
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Alice Weidel's embarrassing posting mishap at X
VW wants to further expand its involvement in wind and solar parks: Volkswagen wants to offset the energy consumption of the brand's e-cars ...
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VW wants to further expand its involvement in wind and solar parks
New construction is not gaining momentum: Germany's housing shortage is becoming even more dramatic
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New construction is not gaining momentum: Germany's housing shortage ...
Aldi Süd: no more sausage from the lowest form of husbandry: Customers are finding more and more products from better animal husbandry in the supermarket ...
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Aldi Süd: no more sausage from the lowest form of husbandry
"Would sell the soul of the CDU": Merz would rather resign than form a coalition with the AfD
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Quick Glance: Merz Reaffirms CDU's Stance Against AfD
  • CDU leader Friedrich Merz categorically rules out any collaboration with the AfD.

  • He emphasizes that the AfD's xenophobic and anti-Semitic positions make cooperation impossible.

  • Merz warns against the consequences of such collaboration, drawing parallels to the Nazi rise to power.

  • As the 2025 federal election approaches, the CDU launches an 'Agenda 2030' focused on economic growth and reforms.
Pistorius: At least 30 billion euros more for defense: Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is calling for a long-term funding guarantee for the Bundeswehr ...
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Pistorius: At least 30 billion euros more for defense
Quick Glance: Pistorius Calls for Doubling Defense Spending
  • Federal Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius demands a guarantee for long-term funding of the Bundeswehr, requiring at least 85 billion euros from 2028.

  • He emphasized that current expenditures of about 52 billion euros are insufficient, and Germany needs to contribute more than two percent of its GDP for defense.

  • Pistorius advocated for planning beyond legislative periods to address future threats effectively.

  • The Bundeswehr is currently facing a shortage of 20,000 personnel, making staffing a key issue for 2025.
Magdeburg attacker: caught more than 100 times: After the special sessions in the Bundestag, it has become clear what had already been hinted at shortly after ...
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Magdeburg attacker: caught more than 100 times
Cult brand pulls the ripcord after insolvency: Group discontinues European business
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Cult brand pulls the ripcord after insolvency: Group discontinues European ...
Economic downturn: Economy shrank in 2024 - | and Germany in recession: Uncertain consumers, ailing industry, falling exports: Germany is experiencing its second ...
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Economic downturn: Economy shrank in 2024 - | and Germany in recession
"Hart, aber fair": For Göring-Eckardt, migration is not an everyday problem: On the ARD talk show "Hart, aber fair", the Green Party Vice-President of the ...
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Elon Musk beats German politicians with their own weapons: The billionaire gives unsolicited advice and insults foreign politicians. This is otherwise a German ...
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Elon Musk beats German politicians with their own weapons
AfD on the upswing in the polls: Weidel gets closer to Merz - and aims for power: The AfD is outperforming the SPD and the Greens in the polls and could become ...
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AfD on the upswing in the polls: Weidel gets closer to Merz - and aims for ...
Quick Glance: AfD Rising: Weidel Introduces Bold New Strategies
  • The AfD is poised to become the second strongest party in the upcoming elections, surpassing the SPD and Greens in polls.

  • Current surveys place the AfD at 22 percent, while the SPD has dropped to 15 percent.

  • Alice Weidel made headlines at the AfD party conference with provocative rhetoric, particularly regarding immigration policy, calling for 'large-scale repatriations'.

  • Controversial flyers featuring 'deportation tickets' from the AfD sparked debate, with the party claiming it was a localized campaign effort.
"Windmills of shame" - economy gives Weidel headwind: The AfD rejects wind energy. Financial support is to be withdrawn. The party faced resistance from industry ...
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German economy contracts for second consecutive year in 2024: Germany's economy contracted for the second consecutive year in 2024, highlighting the depth of the ...
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German economy contracts for second consecutive year in 2024
Quick Glance: German Economy Contracts Again in 2024
  • The German economy contracted by 0.2% in 2024, hindered by structural and cyclical challenges.

  • High energy costs, rising interest rates, and international competition are impacting the export-driven economy.

  • Despite a 0.3% increase in consumer spending, analysts predict a potential third consecutive year of recession in 2025.

  • A clear economic outlook is essential for any recovery in Germany's economy.
Thawing soils threaten millions of Arctic inhabitants: The permafrost is becoming more unstable as a result of climate change. Earth masses are moving and the ...
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Thawing soils threaten millions of Arctic inhabitants
German economy shrinks again in 2024: recession continues: For Germany, 2024 was the second year in a row with a slight recession. Gross domestic product fell by ...
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German economy shrinks again in 2024: recession continues
Winfried Kretschmann in an interview: This is what distinguishes the AfD and the SVP
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Winfried Kretschmann in an interview: This is what distinguishes the AfD ...
Expansion of wind power: record year for wind turbine permits: The expansion of wind power in Germany is likely to gather pace. This is due to a record number of ...
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Expansion of wind power: record year for wind turbine permits
Veltins brewery sells more beer than ever before: Veltins is one of the three strongest beer brands in Germany. The gap to leader Krombacher is still significant ...
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Veltins brewery sells more beer than ever before
"Shit bourgeoisie": Ulf Poschardt's challenge to political elites: Ulf Poschardt sharply criticizes the political and social establishment in his new book ...
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Klaus Müller: "Electricity price spikes are not a German phenomenon": In this interview, Grid Agency President Klaus Müller talks about fair prices on the ...
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Klaus Müller:
Quick Glance: BSW Election Program: Strong Stances and Criticism of Rivals
  • The BSW positions itself in the election campaign with demands such as importing Russian gas and raising the minimum wage.

  • Co-leader Amira Mohamed Ali emphasized the need for a tough campaign and criticized the 'old parties'.

  • Chancellor candidate Sahra Wagenknecht expressed criticism of sanctions against Russia and called for a ceasefire in Ukraine.

  • The election program includes a restrictive asylum policy and measures against rising rents.
AfD: What does the election manifesto reveal about the plans for art and culture?
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AfD: What does the election manifesto reveal about the plans for art and ...
Hate and hate speech on the internet: How hostility on social media is forcing politicians to give up
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Hate and hate speech on the internet: How hostility on social media is ...
How the Left Party plans to enter the Bundestag: The Left Party is hoping to enter the Bundestag. The 'Mission Silberlocke' should help.
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How the Left Party plans to enter the Bundestag
SPD election campaign kick-off: Scholz plays the class warrior: In Wolfsburg, shaken by the VW crisis, the SPD enters the hot election campaign phase - Scholz ...
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SPD election campaign kick-off: Scholz plays the class warrior
Person of the week: Germany is experiencing an unprecedented shift to the right - Alice Weidel and Friedrich Merz
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Person of the week: Germany is experiencing an unprecedented shift to the ...
Quick Glance: Christian Lindner Attacked with Foam in Greifswald
  • FDP leader Christian Lindner was attacked with shaving foam during a campaign event in Greifswald by a local politician from the Left Party.

  • The assailant was immediately subdued by Lindner's security after addressing him directly and throwing the foam in his face.

  • Lindner humorously responded by tasting the foam and remarked that it was unfortunately not cream.

  • This incident was denounced as an unacceptable physical attack by an FDP spokesperson, while Lindner is set to be the FDP's lead candidate in the upcoming federal election.
Green in the "RTL candidate check": Habeck affirms: "It's not about normal savers"
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Green in the
E-cars in winter: Range and charging power halved: Cold weather is hard on batteries. Consumption increases, charging performance decreases ...
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E-cars in winter: Range and charging power halved
Kubicki vs. Göring-Eckardt in the TV duel: "Should the Emir of Qatar receive benefits from Germany?" - | All statements at a glance
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Kubicki vs. Göring-Eckardt in the TV duel:
Quick Glance: Controversial TV Debate: Kubicki vs. Göring-Eckardt
  • In the first TV debate on WELT, Wolfgang Kubicki and Katrin Göring-Eckardt discussed migration, internal security, economy, and freedom of speech.

  • The debate on migration sparked a heated exchange, with Kubicki emphasizing its significance to the public, while Göring-Eckardt highlighted the need to address other societal issues.

  • In their discussion on social justice and the healthcare system, the two politicians held differing views on the financial responsibilities of the wealthy and the solidarity contribution to the general public.

  • Regarding foreign policy, they addressed the challenges of dealing with the U.S. and Ukraine, both stressing the need for a cooperative approach.
Navalny's lawyers sentenced to long prison sentences in a penal camp: The Russian regime let the prominent Kremlin critic die in prison. Now his defense ...
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Navalny's lawyers sentenced to long prison sentences in a penal camp
Germany could send troops to future Ukraine buffer zone: Minister : Germany’s defense minister said he was open to sending German soldiers to Ukraine to help ...
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Germany could send troops to future Ukraine buffer zone: Minister
"Start-up aid": Syrian returnees to receive up to 1700 euros: They will receive flight tickets and up to 1700 euros per person: Syrians who are required to leave ...
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Green election campaign kick-off in Lübeck: Robert Habeck criticizes CSU: The Greens kick off the election campaign phase with attacks on the CDU/CSU and SPD - ...
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Green election campaign kick-off in Lübeck: Robert Habeck criticizes CSU
Is a trade war 2.0 starting?: How Germany can stand up to Trump: The time has come: Donald Trump is starting his second term as US President and can make his ...
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Is a trade war 2.0 starting?: How Germany can stand up to Trump
Election campaign at Miosga: "Olaf Scholz is a fighter. Honest": Austria may soon be ruled by a right-wing extremist, how can such a development be prevented in ...
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Election campaign at Miosga:
Quick Glance: Political Debate Ahead of 2023 Bundestag Elections
  • The upcoming Bundestag elections are overshadowed by uncertainty, particularly with potential far-right developments in Austria.

  • SPD leader Saskia Esken and Saxony-Anhalt's Prime Minister Reiner Haseloff discuss the need for a political shift in Germany to counter the AfD.

  • Both SPD and Union plan economic incentives, while challenges like energy cost regulation and pension reform remain unaddressed.

  • Olaf Scholz is characterized as a fighter, as candidates from the political center strive to regain voter trust.
Hart aber fair: Jens Spahn on the hunt for "migration deniers": CDU politician Jens Spahn plays the hardliner on migration issues on "Hart aber fair" ...
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Hart aber fair: Jens Spahn on the hunt for
Germany may consider sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine, defense minister says
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Germany may consider sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine ...
Quick Glance: Metro Engineer Arrested for Aiding Russian Attacks
  • A Kyiv Metro engineer has been detained for allegedly leading a network that directed Russian missile and drone strikes in Kyiv and Kharkiv Oblast.

  • He recruited agents, including a former soldier and a truck driver, who gathered intelligence on the movements of Ukrainian troops.

  • The SBU seized cell phones and firearms as evidence of collaboration with Russia.

  • The suspects face charges of high treason, with potential life sentences and confiscation of property.
Employers' president Dulger wants a black-yellow federal government: Rainer Dulger openly backs the CDU/CSU candidate for chancellor Friedrich Merz ...
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Employers' president Dulger wants a black-yellow federal government
Quick Glance: Dulger Backs Merz for Economic Reforms
  • Rainer Dulger expresses support for Friedrich Merz as the Union's chancellor candidate and sharply criticizes Minister Habeck.

  • He calls for tax reductions for businesses, reduced bureaucracy, and a comprehensive social state reform to enhance Germany's competitiveness.

  • Dulger argues that increasing social contributions on capital income threatens the German capital market and insists on raising workers' net earnings.

  • He questions why employers should finance state investments, emphasizing that the government should cut its spending to support such initiatives.
Even more so than two years ago: The majority in Germany are in favor of a ban on firecrackers
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Even more so than two years ago: The majority in Germany are in favor of a ...