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OpinionForced marriage in Germany: an imported problem: Sometimes a seat remains empty in German classrooms after the summer holidays because a student from a migrant ...
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Forced Marriages Challenge German SchoolsNearly 500 forced marriage cases were reported in Berlin in 2022, mostly involving girls from Muslim migrant families.
- After summer breaks, some German classrooms remain emptier due to girls forced into marriages abroad.
- Berlin recorded 496 cases of forced or threatened forced marriages in 2022, while nationwide data is unavailable.
- Most affected girls come from Muslim families originating in the Middle East, deprived of choosing their partners freely.
- An awareness campaign by Terres des Femmes and police educates Berlin schools and offers support to potential victims.
Opinion“Dirty work”: Friedrich Merz invigorates German politics with his choice of words
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Merz Revitalizes German Politics with Bold SpeechSince recently adopting blunt rhetoric, Merz faces criticism while clarifying Germany's stance on Iran and Israel's actions.
- Friedrich Merz referred to Israel’s military strike on Iran as ‘dirty work,’ highlighting the threat posed by Tehran.
- His blunt language sparked criticism across the political spectrum, including from the Greens, AfD, and SPD.
- Unlike his predecessors, Merz openly communicates his views, increasing transparency in foreign policy.
- This frank approach introduces new vulnerabilities but also invigorates political discourse in Germany.
Israel is doing 'the dirty work for all of us.'— Friedrich Merz said this on the sidelines of the G-7 summit in Canada, commenting on Israel's military strike against Iran.
Dieter Hallervorden has denounced Chancellor Merz - “Violated Article 26 of the Basic Law”
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Hallervorden Files Charges Against Chancellor MerzComedian Hallervorden and 20 others sued Chancellor Merz after his 2024 remarks about Israel’s conflict with Iran sparked legal action.
- Dieter Hallervorden, joined by about 20 others, filed a criminal complaint against Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
- Merz used the term 'dirty work' in a ZDF interview to describe Israel's military actions against Iran.
- The complaint alleges Merz violated Article 26 of the Basic Law, which prohibits acts threatening peaceful international relations.
- Earlier in 2024, Hallervorden attracted controversy with a video criticizing Israel’s policies in Gaza.
If a German head of government believes he can openly and publicly violate Article 26, it could encourage even more people in Germany to advocate for aggressive wars.— Dieter Hallervorden and 20 others filed a complaint against Friedrich Merz, arguing that Merz violated Article 26 of the Basic Law.
First "lazy Germans", now "dirty work": what his choice of words reveals about Friedrich Merz
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'No Kings Rally': Trump protests planned for Berlin and Hamburg: Demonstrations are taking place in major German cities on Saturday 14th June ...
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Boris Pistorius ensures the return of conscription - | Draft law: The German armed forces need more men, but leading SPD politicians don't want to hear ...
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Flexible Military Service with Possible Draft ReturnDefense Minister Pistorius aims to add 60,000 active soldiers and build 200,000 reservists over time.
- Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is including provisions for a potential reinstatement of conscription in his upcoming legislation.
- The initial focus is on making voluntary military service more appealing through improved pay and accommodation.
- The Bundeswehr requires about 60,000 additional active personnel to maintain operational readiness.
- A long-term plan involves creating a reserve force of 200,000, with conscription as a backup if volunteer numbers fall short.
My goal is that the law I am now introducing already contains two provisions that only need to be activated if the numbers are not sufficient.— Boris Pistorius, Minister of Defense, in the ARD program 'Caren Miosga' regarding the potential return of conscription.
ArcelorMittal stops green steel: setback for climate policy: The steel company ArcelorMittal was supposed to receive almost 1.3 billion euros for the ...
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ArcelorMittal Halts Green Steel Amid Germany’s Energy CrisisTwo billion-euro projects for climate-neutral steel are canceled; investments shift to France with its carbon-neutral nuclear power.
- ArcelorMittal cancels two climate-neutral steel projects in Germany despite 1.3 billion euros in subsidies.
- The company cites slow energy transition and uncertain site conditions as reasons for economic infeasibility.
- The federal government faces criticism for lacking a clear hydrogen strategy and having restrictive regulations.
- ArcelorMittal redirects investments to France, which benefits from affordable, CO₂-neutral nuclear energy.
The requirements are too restrictive, this is becoming increasingly clear.— Veronika Grimm, economic advisor and member of the National Hydrogen Council, discusses the challenges of German energy policy and the need for a more pragmatic approach.
Iran: "As if we had been forgotten" - German family stuck: In Iran, they only wanted to show their newborn son to his grandparents - now a German-Iranian family ...
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Quit early without any deductions: Hundreds of thousands of Germans take "retirement at 63"
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Early Retirement Remains Popular in GermanyIn 2024, around 270,000 people retired early without deductions, while pension costs hit a record €286 billion.
- Approximately 270,000 individuals retired early in 2024 after 45 years of contributions without pension reductions.
- The retirement age for this benefit is increasing gradually, reaching 64 years and 4 months for those born in 1960.
- Pension insurance expenditures hit a record high of €286 billion in 2024.
- If no reforms occur, contribution rates could rise from 18.6% to 21.4% by 2038, prompting urgent political action.
This sum underscores the importance of a solid, reliable, and generationally equitable financing of the pension insurance.— Jens Dirk Wohlfeil, Co-CEO of the German Pension Insurance, discusses the financial situation of pension insurance in the context of the 'pension at 63'.
Maja T. remains in pre-trial detention in Hungary: A court has rejected the application for house arrest for Maja T. German politicians want to visit the ...
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Defense: Majority of young Germans reject compulsory military service: The German government is debating whether to reintroduce compulsory military service ...
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Youth Mostly Rejects Conscription Amid Security Debate54% of Germans favor reinstating conscription, but only 35% of 18-29-year-olds support it amid rising security concerns.
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- A survey indicates that 54 percent of Germans back reintroducing mandatory military service.
- Only 36 percent support conscription for both men and women, while 18 percent prefer it exclusively for men.
- Support varies by age, with just 35 percent approval among 18- to 29-year-olds compared to 66 percent among those over 70.
- Changing the constitution to include women in conscription would require a two-thirds majority, which is currently uncertain.
Economic policy: Chancellor Merz's nine-point plan for the economy: On “German Industry Day”, Merz and Finance Minister Klingbeil want to present the economy ...
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More and more right-wing motivated cases at German schools: Again and again, Hitler salutes are shown at German schools, swastikas are painted and right-wing ...
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Rising Right-Wing Extremism Incidents in German SchoolsIn 2024, Baden-Württemberg reported 62 right-wing extremist cases in schools, nearly doubling from the previous year.
- Right-wing extremist incidents in German schools are increasing, but data collection varies significantly across federal states.
- Common cases include Nazi salutes, swastika graffiti, and far-right slogans, which also circulate in online class chats.
- Adolescents display more overt and confident extremist behavior, often wearing traditional neo-Nazi attire and symbols.
- Even primary school children are exposed to right-wing codes and symbols, sometimes influenced by tolerant or supportive parents.
In elementary school, swastikas and Hitler greetings are present as latent symbolism.— A teacher reports on students' awareness of far-right symbols.
Is this compatible with international law? What former Chancellor Angela Merkel says about the Middle East conflict
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Mannheim: Rampage on the Planken: Charges filed against 40-year-old German: Rampage on the planks: Charges filed against 40-year-old German - | Mannheim - | DIE ...
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Charges Filed After Deadly Mannheim RampageA 40-year-old faces murder and attempted murder charges after a March 3 attack injuring 14 and killing two pedestrians.
- The prosecution charged the 40-year-old driver who sped through Mannheim’s pedestrian zone on March 3.
- Two victims died and 14 were injured, five seriously; the suspect remains in custody.
- Investigators ruled out a political motive, suspecting a long-term mental illness affecting culpability.
- A taxi driver blocked the suspect’s escape, after which the suspect unsuccessfully attempted suicide with a blank pistol.
Based on the results of the investigations, it can be assumed that he has been suffering from a mental illness for many years.— Mannheim Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the condition of the accused.
“Unbearable atmosphere”: Haseloff considers moving away if AfD wins in Saxony-Anhalt
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Haseloff Considers Leaving if AfD Gains PowerThe 2026 state election is crucial for Saxony-Anhalt, with Haseloff threatening to leave if the AfD joins the government.
- Reiner Haseloff refuses to live under a state government that includes the AfD, calling such a scenario unbearable.
- He highlights that AfD’s rise to power would be a fundamental challenge for both himself and his family.
- The upcoming state election on September 6, 2026, is described by Haseloff as a vital decision for Saxony-Anhalt’s future.
- Currently, a coalition of CDU, SPD, and FDP governs, while the AfD holds the second-largest faction and is classified as far-right.
If the AfD came to power, then for me it would really be a fundamental consideration whether I would leave my homeland after 72 years.— Reiner Haseloff, Minister President of Saxony-Anhalt, expresses his concerns about a potential AfD government in an interview with 'Bild' newspaper.
New debate about origin: AfD asks for first names of citizens' allowance recipients
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Defense spending: Defense budget to rise to more than €150 billion by 2029: The German defense budget is expected to grow enormously in the coming years ...
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Fire hell threatens popular vacation destination in Croatia - entire village evacuated!
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Accident in the Alps: Woman stumbles and falls 280 meters: A German hiker was killed in a mountaineering accident in Austria. The 28-year-old stumbled and fell ...
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Germany, France and UK ready to hold talks with Iran, says German minister: Germany, France and Britain are ready to hold immediate talks with Iran over Tehran's ...
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Germany, France, UK Propose Talks to Ease Middle East TensionsThe trio urges serious efforts to halt violence within a week and calls for humanitarian aid access in Gaza.
- Germany, France, and Britain are ready to immediately engage Iran in negotiations concerning its nuclear program.
- De-escalating the Israel-Iran conflict is seen as essential for ensuring regional stability and security.
- A serious attempt to interrupt the cycle of violence is expected from both sides within the next week.
- The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is described as unacceptable, with calls for unrestricted humanitarian aid access.
The hunger, the dying, the suffering of the people in Gaza must come to an end.— Johann Wadephul, the German Foreign Minister, spoke about the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
IMK forecast: Germany to overtake USA in terms of growth in 2026: The trade union-affiliated IMK Institute is optimistic that the German economy will take off ...
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Germany Set to Surpass US Economic Growth in 2026IMK forecasts Germany's GDP to grow 1.5% in 2026, exceeding the US and Eurozone growth rates for that year.
- After two years of recession, IMK projects a modest GDP increase of 0.2% for Germany in 2025.
- A stronger growth of 1.5% is expected in 2026, outperforming both the US and the Euro area.
- The recovery is driven by rising private consumption and significant government investments and incentives.
- The German government plans over 40 billion euros in investments in 2026 to further stimulate economic growth.
After Germany was labeled as the sick man of Europe for some time, great hopes are now being placed in the new government both domestically and at the European level. This could indeed become a turnaround story.— Joachim Nagel, President of the Bundesbank, on Germany's economic future.
Tragic death: German (28) stumbles while hiking: A 28-year-old German woman died on Sunday (June 22, 2025) while hiking in the Tyrolean Alps ...
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Putin: “I am ready to meet with everyone - including Zelensky”: Putin is ready to meet with Zelensky in the “final” phase of the talks. He would also hold talks ...
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Putin Claims Sovereignty Over Entire UkrainePutin threatens to capture Sumy, with Russian forces just 18 km from the city’s border amid ongoing conflict.
- Putin considers Russians and Ukrainians one people, asserting Russia's claim to the entire Ukrainian territory.
- Russian forces are establishing a buffer zone in the northeast, extending ten to twelve kilometers deep.
- Although not an immediate objective, Putin did not rule out seizing the regional capital Sumy.
- Ukraine’s leadership condemned Putin’s remarks, viewing them as obstacles to peace efforts.
Wherever the foot of a Russian soldier stands, that place belongs to us.— Wladimir Putin stated this during his speech at the International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg.
Most Germans say defence industry investments justifiable ｜ DPA: More than half of Germans have no issue with profiting from the arms industry – a sentiment that ...
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Will electricity blad cost less money? What the Merz government is planning: The Merz government has announced an electricity price offensive to relieve the ...
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OpinionBill Gates: Germany's leadership role is more important than ever - | a guest article
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Germany’s Vital Role in Global Development AidAmid global aid cuts, Germany pledges ongoing support, aiding health improvements and boosting its economy through investments.
- Germany is among the most generous donors of health and development aid, achieving significant positive outcomes.
- The US and other wealthy nations have sharply reduced aid, risking increased child mortality and global poverty.
- The German government commits to maintaining a leading role despite worldwide decreases in development funding.
- Investments in global health benefit both developing countries and create new economic opportunities for Germany.
The consequences of these decisions will be devastating. Diseases will spread. Poverty will increase. And millions of children will die.— Bill Gates on the cuts to development aid worldwide
Northvolt bankruptcy: Report from the Federal Audit Office implicates Robert Habeck
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Criticism Over Risk Assessment in Northvolt LoanIn 2023, a 600-million-euro state loan was granted to Northvolt without adequate risk analysis, leading to its insolvency months later.
- The Federal Audit Office severely criticized the Ministry of Economics for insufficient risk evaluation in approving a state loan to Northvolt.
- The 600-million-euro convertible bond was issued by KfW in October 2023 to finance a battery factory in Heide, which is now insolvent.
- The ministry systematically underestimated the risks and failed to implement a multi-layered review process involving external parties.
- Key decisions, including meetings with auditors, were poorly documented, impairing transparency and external oversight.
One gets the impression that not only gross negligence is at play here. It seems that there was presumably intent.— Andreas Mattfeldt sharply criticizes the decisions made by the Ministry of Economics in the context of the Northvolt debacle.
Florian Wirtz: The anti-diva for the anti-diva club: His move to Liverpool FC has made Florian Wirtz the most expensive German footballer ...
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Wirtz Transfer Sets New Records and ChallengesBayer 04 earns around €150 million from Wirtz's move but faces major sporting and financial tests in summer 2024.
- Florian Wirtz's transfer to Liverpool set a Bundesliga record with a fee near €150 million including bonuses.
- Unlike the 2020 Havertz sale, Bayer must replace multiple key players, weakening their negotiation power.
- The club faces heightened expectations to maintain top-tier status and qualify for the Champions League.
- Despite the large fee, Bayer aims to continue developing young talents for sustained sporting and financial stability.
The opportunity from the Wirtz millions is significant, but the risk of experiencing a perceived sporting disappointment in the first year after the exceptional player's departure is no less significant.— Commentary by kicker reporter Stephan von Nocks on the challenges arising from the transfer of Florian Wirtz.
Wolodymyr Selenskyj: German companies supply Moscow with machines for weapons production
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RTL/ntv trend barometer: Union cannot keep its distance from the AfD: Although Chancellor Merz is trying to set foreign policy priorities, and foreign policy is ...
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German business activity returns to growth in June, PMI shows: Business activity in Germany, Europe's largest economy, returned to growth in June ...
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OpinionWait, are they Muslims? Dirty work for Merz: Israel blasts the AfD: The Middle East divides the far-right federal party: some are uncomfortable with the war ...
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German government creates around 200 new posts, 8 of them for ex-chancellor Scholz
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Cash payments of 10,000 euros or more prohibited in future: New cash limit coming
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War in the Middle East: Air Force flies Germans out of Israel: The German government has flown out Germans stranded in Israel with the Bundeswehr ...
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Youtube deletes prevention channel of Deutsche Aidshilfe - association protests: Deutsche Aidshilfe used to inform gay men about AIDS prevention via a Youtube ...
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Killing of a two-meter specimen in Bavaria: How dangerous are catfish for bathers?
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U21 victory in the European Championship quarterfinals: Even Italy is no match for the German giants
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Fresh Lineup for U21 European Championship QuarterfinalGermany’s U21 faces Italy today with a fully changed squad after recent victories over Slovenia and Czechia.
- Coach Antonio Di Salvo fields an entirely new starting eleven for the U21 European Championship quarterfinal against Italy.
- The lineup features players who secured wins against Slovenia (3-0) and Czechia (4-2) earlier in the tournament.
- Goalkeeper Ernst and ten others who played previously are now on the bench.
- The match kicks off at 9 PM and is broadcast on SAT.1 and covered live by BILD.
Bunder C-Juniorinnen win championship: On rheiderland.de you will find the latest news, picture series and reports from Rheiderland, Emsland and Ostfriesland.
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Climate study: This North Sea paradise is the first to face extinction: A new study shows that Spiekeroog could be the first East Frisian island to fall victim ...
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Rising Seas Threaten East Frisian Islands’ FutureBy 2100, Spiekeroog and Norderney face severe land loss from up to 140 cm sea level rise, risking key infrastructure.
- A study by Hamburg’s HafenCity University warns that Spiekeroog could be the first East Frisian island endangered by rising sea levels.
- Models predict flooding of vital island areas like salt marshes and beaches if sea levels increase up to 140 centimeters by 2100.
- Norderney is also at risk, with its entire eastern region and airport potentially submerged due to the water rise.
- Despite these threats, tourism on the East Frisian Islands recovered to pre-pandemic levels in summer 2022.
Trillion-euro risk - | the German construction industry declares a state of emergency
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OpinionGerman Middle East policy: Israel's breach of international law must be clearly stated
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Opinion poll: majority of Germans in favor of setting up a European nuclear umbrella
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OpinionIsrael's strike against Iran is in the interests of the West: good that Merz is clear on this
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German tourist arrested at Iranian nuclear facility: regime makes serious accusations
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OpinionMore than 12,000 people at Gaza demo: “United4Gaza”: A large crowd gathered in front of the Reichstag building in Berlin on Saturday. The protest was directed ...
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Large Gaza Rally in Berlin Turns ViolentOver 12,000 protesters gathered, resulting in 50 arrests and five police injuries during clashes at Potsdamer Platz.
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- A pro-Palestinian march attracted more than 12,000 participants moving from the Reichstag to Potsdamer Platz.
- The protest began peacefully but later escalated into violence and offenses leading to 50 arrests.
- Organizers demanded Germany stop arms support to Israel and increase humanitarian aid for Gaza.
- Since October 2023, such demonstrations in Berlin have frequently involved tensions and attacks on police.
“United4Gaza” called for a stop to German support for the Israeli government.— The organizers of the demonstration stated this as part of their demands.
In front of her partner: 28-year-old German falls 280 meters to her death in the Alps
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Drama in Wilhelmshaven: Child dies in fire - | several seriously injured: A fire broke out overnight in a residential building on the North Sea in Wilhelmshaven ...
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New economic forecasts: economic crisis ends in 2026: The German economy has been trapped in crisis for almost three years. Economists predict that 2026 will be ...
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Work: part-time rate higher than in almost any other EU country: Do Germans work too little? A comparison within the EU does not reveal this. Nevertheless ...
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SPD leader Lars Klingbeil speaks out in favor of banning the AfD: The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has classified the AfD as right-wing ...
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SPD Supports Formal Ban Review of AfD PartyFollowing a security agency's extremism label, SPD leaders push for a ban despite legal and political obstacles ahead.
- SPD leader Lars Klingbeil considers initiating a ban procedure against AfD essential to defend democracy and the constitution.
- The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution classifies the AfD as definitively right-wing extremist, but legal challenges have stalled the process.
- Brandenburg’s Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke highlights the complex political and judicial barriers involved in pursuing a ban.
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz expresses skepticism regarding calls for banning the AfD party.
If the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution confirms what we have always known, that it is a reliably right-wing extremist party, then (...) we are obliged as defenders of democracy and the constitution to seriously examine all possibilities.— Lars Klingbeil, SPD leader, at the state party conference of the SPD Brandenburg in Cottbus.
Basketball in the NBA: Hartenstein wins the title with Oklahoma: The German center is the second German man after Dirk Nowitzki to win the championship in US ...
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Jacob Schopf and Max Lemke win European Championship title in the two-man kayak: Jacob Schopf and Max Lemke win the first European Championship title for the ...
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Delivery of machines: Selenskyj: 13 German companies help Moscow's arms industry: Despite sanctions, Moscow continues to import arms-related goods ...
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Germany: Life imprisonment for Syrian doctor for torture: A Syrian orthopaedic surgeon, who also worked in German clinics, has murdered and severely tortured ...
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'Iran didn't want a result' - Was Iran just playing with Wadephul?: German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul held nuclear negotiations with Iran in Geneva ...
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Putty for society: More and more Germans are volunteering: The number of people involved in civil society has recently reached a new high ...
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Iran says German cyclist was arrested for espionage: A German national has been in custody for a year, accused of gathering sensitive information on Iranian ...
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USA attack Iran! The transcript of the night: The USA has entered the war against Iran directly. During the night from Saturday to Sunday (German time) ...
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Turning point and the Bundeswehr: Dad, what do you think of me as a soldier?: A young man tells his parents that he wants to join the Bundeswehr ...
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Paid articlePaywall Study: Abolishing public holidays does not help the economy: According to a study by the Hans Böckler Foundation, abolishing public holidays does not boost ...
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Winegrowers sound the alarm: “The future of German wine is at stake”: German winegrowing families are under pressure: a new campaign demands fair prices and ...
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Migration: Fewer first-time asylum applications, but hardly any easing of tension in municipalities
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Communities Strain Remains Despite Fewer Asylum SeekersAsylum applications dropped 48% in five months, yet local governments still face major challenges in refugee integration.
- The decline in initial asylum applications has not eased pressures on cities and municipalities for housing and support.
- Integrating refugees continues to be the primary challenge, especially regarding language skills, education access, and social inclusion.
- The federal refugee allowance of €7,500 annually per asylum seeker generally falls short of covering actual costs.
- Local leaders call for sustainable migration limits and caution against prematurely reducing available accommodations.
Our hearts are wide. But our possibilities are finite.— Former Federal President Joachim Gauck, referring to the need to limit immigration to Germany.
World-famous brotherly kiss painting: activists overwrite painting at the East Side Gallery
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Election in Saxony-Anhalt: The fear that the AfD will bring down the “last stable centrist government in the East”
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Paid articlePaywallCrime thriller vote: How did you like the German-Polish “Polizeiruf”?: The woman they're talking about: After the murder of a manager, the investigators ...
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Queer parade in Eberswalde: CSD meets AfD: A week ago, suspected right-wing extremists attacked a festival of diversity in Bad Freienwalde, Brandenburg ...
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Paid articlePaywallEuropean Union: Germans want a stronger leadership role in the EU: The greater the crises, the more important a strong EU appears. According to a new study ...
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OpinionGuest commentary: What really stops flight - and controls migration: For migration policy to work, it needs more than just border policy. Better cooperation with ...
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Air Force flies 64 Germans out of Israel: Two planes on the way: The Air Force has flown several dozen German citizens out of Israel.
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Shortly before the party conference: Jusos urge SPD to ban AfD: In the SPD, pressure is growing on the party leadership to push ahead with an AfD ban ...
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Jusos Push SPD for Immediate AfD Ban ProceedingsOne week before the SPD conference, calls intensify to launch a ban process against AfD amid strong evidence cited.
- The Jusos demand that the SPD federal conference decides to promptly initiate a ban procedure against the AfD.
- Juso leader Philipp Türmer considers the evidence against AfD overwhelming and calls for a clear party signal.
- Several prominent SPD figures back the ban, while the CDU/CSU mostly oppose the move.
- Despite opposition from the Union, the SPD aims to lead efforts at both federal and state levels.
The SPD federal party conference in a week must decide to immediately initiate a ban procedure against the AfD.— Juso leader Philipp Türmer calls for a clear signal from the SPD leadership.
AfD politician Maximilian Krah owes Jan Böhmermann money - claims the satirist: According to his own statement, AfD politician Maximilian Krah owes the presenter ...
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Severe weather warning: RED alert in 20 districts! This is where things are going to happen
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IfW report: Bundeswehr lags behind in armaments: Despite billions being invested, the German army is barely more powerful than it was three years ago - while ...
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Gastro judge Heinz Horrmann dies at the age of 82: Many a TV chef broke into a sweat trying to inspire him. Heinz Horrmann was one of Germany's best-known food ...
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Majority of Germans find the plastic bottle cap unwieldy: Inconvenient when pouring and drinking: Two-thirds of Germans are bothered by the fixed lids on plastic ...
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Debts will be doubled: Klingbeil plans 3.5 percent defense spending in 2029: According to information from the German Press Agency, spending is to increase ...
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Has the West colonized the East?: The play "In the East - | Stories from the Special Zone" lets two East | and two West Germans discuss the post-reunification ...
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Hapag-Lloyd: Still sailing through Strait of Hormuz but situation can change anytime
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