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Austerity measures at the car manufacturer: VW wants to cut bonuses for thousands of employees
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Austerity measures at the car manufacturer: VW wants to cut bonuses for ...
Quick Glance: Volkswagen Plans to Cut Anniversary Bonuses
  • Volkswagen intends to eliminate anniversary bonuses for long-serving employees as part of cost-cutting measures.

  • The works council indicates that thousands of employees are close to receiving these bonuses, which the management plans to abolish.

  • In addition, the company aims to reduce tariff wages by ten percent and may close at least three factories in Germany.

  • A majority of the public opposes state intervention to prevent factory closures, while the current developments raise concerns about their impact on rural areas.
Fear of the AfD: Refugees in Germany: The tone towards refugees is getting harsher in Germany. How do they perceive the shift to the right in Germany? Here are ...
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Fear of the AfD: Refugees in Germany
Quick Glance: VW Proposes Elimination of Anniversary Bonuses
  • Volkswagen is pursuing a cost-cutting strategy in ongoing wage negotiations, including the elimination of anniversary bonuses for long-serving employees.

  • The works council reports that over 10,000 employees are close to reaching milestones that would entitle them to these bonuses.

  • Management also intends to reduce base wages by ten percent to maintain competitiveness.

  • The announcement of potential layoffs follows the cancellation of long-standing job security agreements.
Munich art action against SUVs: Rotting off-road limousines: The artist Folke Köbberling comments on the Germans' irrational love of cars with three ...
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Munich art action against SUVs: Rotting off-road limousines
Quick Glance: Art Project Critiques SUV Culture in Munich
  • Artist Folke Köbberling created three compostable SUV installations in Munich to comment on Germans' obsession with cars.

  • The models, made from organic materials, including a BMW X4, are already decaying and will remain on display for a year.

  • Köbberling aims to highlight the environmental impact of SUVs, which are prevalent in Munich.

  • A procession of the composted cars is planned for October 2025, symbolically burying the decaying models.
Crossing the street when the light is red? Pedestrian Association Fuss e. V. wants to abolish the taboo
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Crossing the street when the light is red? Pedestrian Association Fuss e ...
Cem Özdemir argues with young farmers in his home town: The awarding of the honorary citizenship certificate was supposed to be a feel-good event. However ...
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Cem Özdemir argues with young farmers in his home town
Zverev reaches the Paris final and climbs the world rankings: Alexander Zverev has reached the final at the Masters in Paris. The German number 1 played two ...
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Zverev reaches the Paris final and climbs the world rankings
Quick Glance: Zverev Faces Rune in Paris Semifinals
  • Alexander Zverev and Holger Rune will compete in the ATP Masters 1000 semifinals in Paris-Bercy.

  • The match is set to be broadcast live at 2 PM on Sky and WOW.

  • Zverev aims for his second Masters title of the season after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semifinals.

  • Despite a mixed record against Rune, Zverev has secured two victories against the Dane this year.
After partial legalization in April: First cannabis club to distribute legal weed in Germany
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After partial legalization in April: First cannabis club to distribute ...
Lindner's policy paper: Comparisons with the end of the SPD-FDP government in 1982
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Lindner's policy paper: Comparisons with the end of the SPD-FDP ...
Self-determination law: Easier to register a new gender: It is now much easier to change gender and first names in the register of persons ...
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Self-determination law: Easier to register a new gender
Accident in Scharnitz: Train hits car with German family - | Children (2 and 4 months) injured
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Accident in Scharnitz: Train hits car with German family - | Children (2 ...
Energy policy: Union wants to cut electricity taxes immediately after the election
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Energy policy: Union wants to cut electricity taxes immediately after the ...
Quick Glance: CDU Plans Significant Reduction in Energy Costs
  • The CDU aims to reduce regulation in the energy sector while maintaining climate goals.

  • Relief for citizens and businesses from energy prices is targeted within the first 100 days post-election.

  • The electricity tax is proposed to be lowered to the European minimum and network fees halved.

  • The Union advocates for a technology-open and market-driven energy and heating transition without compromising existing CO₂ reduction targets.
Anti-Semitism motion: Union and traffic light coalition reach agreement: For months, the Bundestag has been wrangling over how to define and punish anti-Semitism ...
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Anti-Semitism motion: Union and traffic light coalition reach agreement
Quick Glance: Coalition and Union Unite Against Antisemitism
  • The Ampel coalition and the Union faction have drafted a joint proposal to combat antisemitism, set to be discussed in the Bundestag next week.

  • The proposal calls for closing legal gaps and the consistent use of repressive measures in criminal law and in residence, asylum, and citizenship law.

  • Criticism of the proposal has emerged from various organizations and scholars advocating for an alternative definition and concrete measures to protect Jewish life.

  • The president of the German-Israeli Society welcomed the proposal as support for Israel's self-defense, while also highlighting the humanitarian aspects of the situation in Gaza.
"Hydrogen simply makes no sense": Investor Frank Thelen takes aim at BMW: Although e-mobility is currently in crisis, investor Frank Thelen is convinced of ...
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Crimes: More violence against Muslims in Germany: The social climate in Germany is becoming more tense. Muslims are also experiencing more violence ...
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Crimes: More violence against Muslims in Germany
Gas company VNG on East Germany: "We have to tell the good stories": Strongest company in the East, despite serious crises. VNG AG is facing major challenges in ...
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Gas company VNG on East Germany:
BibisBeautyPalace was yesterday: A visit to Bianca Heinicke's "SinnSafari" podcast tour
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BibisBeautyPalace was yesterday: A visit to Bianca Heinicke's
Keeping people alive in the hottest place on Earth: Each summer, European tourists descend on Death Valley, following the alleged footsteps of a famed German ...
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Keeping people alive in the hottest place on Earth
Retirement provision: Trinity formula secures the path to a permanent pension: Millions of Germans are now investing in stock market investments for their ...
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Retirement provision: Trinity formula secures the path to a permanent ...
Submarine U34 practices with US aircraft carrier Harry S Truman: Showdown at the Strike Warrior 2024 naval exercise in the North Sea: The German submarine "U 34" ...
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Submarine U34 practices with US aircraft carrier Harry S Truman
Public service: Half of Germans complain about the decline of administrations: In the eyes of many Germans, public administration is functioning worse and worse ...
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Public service: Half of Germans complain about the decline of ...
Ukraine's accession to the EU: Hardly affordable under current agricultural subsidy conditions
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Ukraine's accession to the EU: Hardly affordable under current ...
Open dispute in the traffic light coalition over Cem Özdemir's Federal Forest Act
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Open dispute in the traffic light coalition over Cem Özdemir's Federal ...
"Fatal consequences in the long term": Property tax is increasing on average at a rate not seen in ten years
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Old white men: Why you should listen to someone like Thomas Gottschalk sometimes: The question is: How do we create a balance between old values ​​and new ...
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Old white men: Why you should listen to someone like Thomas Gottschalk ...
Employment: Negative trend on the German labor market continues: The Ifo employment barometer continued to fall in October. Companies are not yet laying off ...
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Employment: Negative trend on the German labor market continues
Fear of the US election: Why German media should not panic: Despite fantasies of doom - | the United States is neither heaven nor hell, but it is as lively as it ...
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Fear of the US election: Why German media should not panic
US employees of German companies donate millions to the American election campaign
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US employees of German companies donate millions to the American election ...
Self-determination law: who can now change their gender and how?: Those affected have fought for a long time, now the self-determination law is in force ...
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Self-determination law: who can now change their gender and how?
Autumn trend German airing out: German habit is causing fascination abroad: It used to be cars, but today ventilation is our biggest export. The Americans are ...
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Autumn trend German airing out: German habit is causing fascination abroad
Economy: Chemical industry writes off 2024 and expects a weak start to the year: The chemical industry is not seeing any economic improvement. Germany ...
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Economy: Chemical industry writes off 2024 and expects a weak start to the ...
ESC: Stefan Raab is taking his show to the next level: Stefan Raab is not only returning to television, he is also taking part in the ESC again ...
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ESC: Stefan Raab is taking his show to the next level
Anna Hof from Nordhorn is in the semi-finals of Miss Germany: From the roof truss to the Miss pageant: Anna Hof from Nordhorn is in the semi-finals of the Miss ...
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Anna Hof from Nordhorn is in the semi-finals of Miss Germany
Ukraine: EU accession negotiations as early as 2025 - | Are the agricultural standards adequate?
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Ukraine: EU accession negotiations as early as 2025 - | Are the ...
After Sharmahd's execution: Tehran's attack on Baerbock: Germany wants to close three Iranian consulates. Iran attacks the foreign minister and threatens ...
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After Sharmahd's execution: Tehran's attack on Baerbock
Europeans including far-right voters want Harris to win, poll shows: A YouGov survey shows that the majority of Europeans want Kamala Harris to make it to the ...
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Europeans including far-right voters want Harris to win, poll shows
Quick Glance: Europeans Favor Harris for US Presidential Election
  • A YouGov survey indicates that most Europeans, including some far-right voters, prefer Kamala Harris in the upcoming US election.

  • Harris receives significant support across various countries, with Denmark showing the highest at 81%, although Italy remains less favorable with only 46%.

  • Far-right voters, such as those from the Sweden Democrats, also show preference for Harris, contrasting with support for Trump in Germany's AfD and Spain's Vox.

  • Many Western Europeans express concerns about potential violence in the US if Trump loses, with 73% of Danes believing it is likely.
Stefan Raab: "Chefsache ESC 2025 - Who will sing for Germany?": Germany was successful at the ESC with Stefan Raab. But when the entertainer stepped down ...
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Stefan Raab:
Quick Glance: Stefan Raab's Vision for Eurovision 2025
  • Stefan Raab announced his involvement in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Berlin, setting clear objectives for victory.

  • The new selection process for Germany's candidate includes four live shows, where the final decision will rest with the viewers.

  • Applications for the preliminary round are now open, focusing on emotions and audience connection.

  • Raab emphasized the need for a recognizable artist and will promote the ESC through various media formats.
Abrasion on the snout: Evidence points to cause of grey seal deaths: The grey seal is Germany's largest predator. When dozens of specimens are found dead on ...
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Abrasion on the snout: Evidence points to cause of grey seal deaths
Aldi, Edeka & Co.: Cash service threatened with extinction - | what customers need to know now
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Aldi, Edeka & Co.: Cash service threatened with extinction - | what ...
Brazilian soybean area continues to grow: Although the conditions are anything but optimal due to unfavorable sowing conditions, a record harvest is expected for ...
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Brazilian soybean area continues to grow
Flood in Valencia: Storm in Spain: German consumers feel the loss of harvest: After the flood in Spain, the number of victims is rising. And the orange harvest ...
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Flood in Valencia: Storm in Spain: German consumers feel the loss of ...
At which German location machine manufacturer Liebherr is again introducing short-time working
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At which German location machine manufacturer Liebherr is again ...
Foreign Office warns of hostage-taking of German citizens in Iran: Following the execution of the German-Iranian Sharmahd, the Foreign Office is repeating its ...
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Foreign Office warns of hostage-taking of German citizens in Iran
Will the military be ready? Procurement of Skyranger drone defense system delayed
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Will the military be ready? Procurement of Skyranger drone defense system ...
Ukraine: Friedrich Merz suddenly gives Russia ultimatums: The CDU candidate for chancellor, Friedrich Merz, calls Olaf Scholz a coward and wants to deliver ...
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Ukraine: Friedrich Merz suddenly gives Russia ultimatums
Quick Glance: Merz Calls for Tougher Stance on Russia
  • Friedrich Merz sharply criticizes Olaf Scholz, demanding increased military support for Ukraine.

  • Merz issues ultimatums to Russia, calling for the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles if bombings continue.

  • His new approach carries risks as the Union navigates its relationship with the pro-Russia BSW party.

  • The SPD seeks to portray Merz as reckless, contrasting him with Scholz's measured stance.
Federal government closes Iranian consulates general - | Iran reacts: The federal government has waited three days - | now the reaction to the execution of a ...
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Federal government closes Iranian consulates general - | Iran reacts
"Maybrit Illner": "One is a government event", Esken taunts the FDP: After the two economic summits hosted by Christian Lindner and Olaf Scholz ...
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CCS: How Denmark is making progress in storing CO2: Denmark is one of the first EU countries to dispose of carbon dioxide underground on a large scale ...
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CCS: How Denmark is making progress in storing CO2
Traffic light denies connection between fertilizer regulations and wheat quality: High protein levels were in short supply in wheat this year. Practitioners see ...
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Traffic light denies connection between fertilizer regulations and wheat ...
Mobile slaughter: New guide published: The range of mobile slaughter units and partially mobile slaughterhouses is a niche. Nevertheless ...
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Mobile slaughter: New guide published
Conversion of agricultural buildings: Which project is your winner?: Holiday apartments, sports and therapy centers or wedding locations: There were numerous ...
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Conversion of agricultural buildings: Which project is your winner?
Closure of the Iranian consulates: The federal government is finally beginning to understand
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Closure of the Iranian consulates: The federal government is finally ...
Spain: Thousands of hectares of fruit plantations destroyed after flooding: A picture is slowly emerging of the damage caused by the severe flooding in Spain ...
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Spain: Thousands of hectares of fruit plantations destroyed after flooding
Dutchman took wolf skull with him - | and now has a huge problem: The Netherlands are currently discussing a wolf skull that a man had at home ...
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Dutchman took wolf skull with him - | and now has a huge problem
Harris donor Albert Wenger: The danger of Donald Trump: German-born Albert Wenger supports Kamala Harris. Why he thinks Trump is a threat ...
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Harris donor Albert Wenger: The danger of Donald Trump
Health: Sick note for a few hours? Why we need more ideas like this: Absenteeism among German employees is exploding due to the high level of sick leave ...
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Health: Sick note for a few hours? Why we need more ideas like this
Metsjö introduces Isobus for hook lift trailers: Metsjö's trailers and hook lifts are now also digitally controllable. With Isobus and the display on the ...
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Metsjö introduces Isobus for hook lift trailers
Günter Rohrbach: | "We should stop making almost exclusively crime films": Günter Rohrbach has left his mark on German television with his films ...
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Günter Rohrbach: |
Fürth: SPD votes together with the AfD - firewall down: In Fürth, the SPD voted together with the AfD and thus pushed through a reduction in subsidies for the ...
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Fürth: SPD votes together with the AfD - firewall down
Quick Glance: Controversial Vote: SPD and AfD Unite in Fürth
  • In Fürth, the SPD voted alongside the AfD to cut subsidies for the social ticket.

  • The German Trade Union Confederation condemned this as a partnership with the AfD, labeling it unacceptable.

  • The SPD rejected these accusations, asserting that no discussions with the AfD took place before the vote.

  • The cut reduces the subsidy for those in need from 24.50 euros to 18 euros per month.
German law easing legal gender change comes into force: Germans will be able to change their legal gender more easily from Friday thanks to a new law hailed as a ...
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German law easing legal gender change comes into force
Halloween: How the horror came from the USA to Germany: This festival has been celebrated in the USA for a long time. Within just a few years ...
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Halloween: How the horror came from the USA to Germany
EuroTier: The most important information for your trade fair visit: In which hall can you find information about cattle, pigs, poultry, energy? What does the ...
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EuroTier: The most important information for your trade fair visit