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Frank-Walter Steinmeier: the Federal President gets tangled up in the “we” feeling
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Quick Glance: Steinmeier and the Concept of 'We' Feeling
- Frank-Walter Steinmeier urges Germans to engage more with democratic institutions.
- He emphasizes the importance of community while deliberately excluding parts of the population.
- Steinmeier highlights the strength that arises from community and stresses the importance of engagement and historical awareness.
- He underscores the need to adapt to the challenges of transformation and calls for global changes for a new energy basis.
Federal Prosecutor's Office: Russian spies arrested in Bavaria: Two Russian spies were arrested in Bavaria.
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Quick Glance: Bavaria: Arrests for Alleged Espionage and Sabotage
- In Bavaria, two suspected spies with ties to Russia were arrested. They had been scouting potential targets, including US military facilities.
- One of the detainees planned arson and explosives attacks on military infrastructure in Germany. Authorities searched their homes and workplaces.
- A warrant was issued for suspected membership in a terrorist organization. The arrests are considered a significant breakthrough in combating the Russian espionage network.
- Federal Justice Minister Marco Buschmann emphasized the need for a resolute response to the threat posed by the Russian power apparatus.
AfD and remigration: No warning from the party has ever looked so clumsy: An AI-generated film is circulating online about the election victory of the “Blues” ...
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Because of the traffic turnaround: That won't work: Even if the Germans wanted to, they could hardly do without their cars. Because there are no real ...
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Ban in Hessian administration: Frankfurt Goethe University criticizes gender regulations
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Flood disaster in the Ahr Valley: Ex-district administrator is not charged: More than two and a half years after the flood disaster in the Ahr Valley with 136 ...
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Despite the special offer, no Tesla buyer can be found, the dealer is desperate: The sales figures for electric cars are collapsing. Car dealer Benjamin Müller ...
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Volkswagen boss Oliver Blume: “E-cars are now technically superior”: Electric cars are currently selling slowly in Germany. VW boss Oliver Blume is nevertheless ...
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Quick Glance: VW: Union Leader Halts Plans for Budget E-Car
- VW and Renault face setbacks in their budget E-car project due to concerns raised by union leader Daniella Cavallo.
- The collaboration aims for an E-car priced under 20,000 euros, manufactured in Renault factories.
- Disagreements arise over the production site, with the union proposing alternative locations.
- Various scenarios are being considered before a final decision is made.
Yellen calls Republican delays in approving Ukraine aid inexcusable: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday underscored the Biden administration's ...
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Ukraine War: Why the Istanbul Negotiations Failed: An American political magazine reconstructs the Istanbul meetings just a few weeks after the start of the war ...
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Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
- At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.
- Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.
- Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.
- A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
Ukraine warns of WW3 ahead of long-stalled Congress aid vote: Denys Shmyhal tells the BBC his country desperately needs the US to approve long-stalled security ...
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Tesla says 300 subcontracted workers let go in Germany: Tesla has let go of 300 temporary workers in Germany in keeping with their contract period ...
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Apple Maps image capture: Apple is updating its maps in Germany from today onwards
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Zelensky calls for more anti-aircraft defenses and more support from allies: The defense against Iran's attack on Israel shows many people in Ukraine how ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/ukraine-drohnenangriff-tote-100.html
Zelensky begs for help: Is Ukraine losing the war?: The situation in Ukraine is getting worse, President Zelensky is pleading for help. The EU is alarmed ...
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German Vice Chancellor arrives in Kyiv with unannounced visit: Robert Habeck, German Minister of Economy and Vice Chancellor, arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451780/
Brandy Melville: How the fashion brand discriminates against young girls: The fashion chain Brandy Melville is hyped by teenagers, but the company excludes young ...
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Debate on values and integration: Central Council of Muslims also criticizes new wording in the CDU platform
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Quick Glance: CDU and Islam: Merzians vs. Merkel
- The CDU distances itself from the Islam statement of the Merkel era in the new basic program.
- The revised version faces criticism from the Central Council of Muslims and within the drafting committee.
- There is heated debate over the changes, especially regarding rejections at the German external border.
- The conflict over migration policy divides the party between Merkel supporters and Merz supporters.
Ban on Hitler salutes and swastikas: more than just symbolic politics: Nazi symbols should be generally banned in public. This is more than just symbolic ...
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TikTok Bill to Be Bundled With Aid to Ukraine and Israel, House Speaker Indicates
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/technology/tiktok-ban-ukraine-israel-aid.html
🔊 A far-right politician tests the boundaries of Germany's free speech. Find out more on the Reuters World News podcast
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Air Force: Ukraine downs 13 Russian drones overnight on April 18: The drones were intercepted by Ukrainian anti-aircraft units and mobile fire groups in Kherson ...
kyivindependent.com/air-force-ukraine-downs-13-out-of-13-russian-drones-overnight-on-april-18/
Nosferatu spider - This is what you should do if you discover a copy in your home
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Peasants' protests: Ukraine and the EU's agricultural policy: Ukrainian agricultural goods have been able to be freely imported into the EU for almost two years ...
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Russia's war: EU promises further aid to Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj was connected to the EU summit in Brussels via video ...
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Ukraine: Attack on Dzhankoi base allegedly with Atacms missiles: While the Ukrainian troops are under pressure at the front, they are trying to hit the enemy far ...
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We can buy Patriot systems for Ukraine, says Dutch PM: Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Netherlands, has proposed at the EU leaders summit in Brussels that ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451755/
Russia, Iran turning Israel and Ukraine into ‘battlefield laboratories,’ experts say
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Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Current study: Germans like to study close to home: No way “out into the world”: almost half of new students choose a university that is less than 50 kilometers ...
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Biden urges Congress to act on Israel aid, says Iran aims ‘to destroy Israel forever’
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Quick Glance: Military Aid for Ukraine and Israel
- Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled a $95.3 billion package aimed at providing military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenishing U.S. weapons systems, and offering humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.
- Approximately $61 billion is allocated for Ukraine, with over a third dedicated to replenishing weapons and ammunition systems for the U.S. military. Additionally, the package includes over $9 billion in economic assistance in the form of “forgivable loans,” which were not included in the Senate bill.
LIVE: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testifies to the House Appropriations Committee on Israel, Gaza, Iran and Ukraine
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Foreign investor in Ukraine accuses officials of corruption: Anglo-German businessman makes extortion claims against figures in security services and ...
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Pentagon chief and top US general warn of consequences of delaying aid to Ukraine
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EU leaders under pressure to bolster Ukraine’s struggling air defences: The EU’s 27 leaders face mounting pressure to step up efforts to protect Ukraine’s skies ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/17/eu-leaders-under-pressure-to-bolster-ukraines-struggling-air-defences
After stalling for months, Ukraine aid heads to vote in House of Representatives: Despite right-wing outcries, Speaker Mike Johnson is pressing to pass billions ...
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Camouflage in war: How Russia misleads drones with dummies: Russia paints mock aircraft on the tarmac of its military airports to deceive Ukrainian drones
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Latvia calls for help in protecting Ukrainian skies, as in Israel : Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa believes that it is now crucial to help Ukraine protect ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451713/
Warning in the Ukraine war: Russian advance without US weapons for Kiev: The Institute for the Study of War warns that Russia's troops could make rapid gains on ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/17/warnung-im-ukraine-krieg-russen-kommen-schnell-voran-wenn-kiew-keine-us-waffen-bekommt
China foreign ministry welcomes Blinken's visit to China as tensions simmer: China's foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Antony ...
reuters.com/world/china-foreign-ministry-welcomes-blinkens-visit-china-tensions-simmer-2024-04-18/
'The war in Ukraine has, in practice, thrown Russia into China's arms': In the global balance of power, Russia's pivot towards China and its possible integration ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/17/the-war-in-ukraine-has-in-practice-thrown-russia-into-china-s-arms_6668676_23.html
Dutch PM offers to buy Patriot systems from allies for Ukraine: Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte offered on April 17 to buy Patriot air defense systems from more ...
kyivindependent.com/dutch-pm-offers-to-buy-patriot-systems-from-allies-for-ukraine/
ntv price barometer: basic services are becoming more expensive - whoever changes can save
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EU summit after attack on Israel: extension of Iran sanctions decided: Iran must be isolated internationally after the major attack on Israel ...
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Russia claims to have neutralised 20 drones and 2 missiles : Russia said that it had intercepted 20 drones and two ballistic missiles on Thursday (April 18) ...
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Habeck in Kiev: Vice Chancellor wants to work for the reconstruction of Ukraine: Economics Minister Robert Habeck traveled to Ukraine for the third time on ...
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Poland's president becomes latest leader to visit Donald Trump: Former President Donald Trump met Wednesday in New York with Polish President Andrzej Duda ...
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Quick Glance: Trump to Meet Polish President Duda as NATO Leaders Push for Ukraine Support
- Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda to discuss support for Ukraine.
- European leaders are concerned about Trump's critical stance towards NATO, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Poland hopes Duda can leverage his friendly ties with Trump to garner more support for Ukraine.
- The relationship between Poland and the Biden administration, along with GOP criticism of Ukraine aid, are also topics of discussion.
Russia on a mission to capture Chasiv Yar, at least 17 killed in Ukraine's Chernihiv#RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineWar
Russian drone attack in Ivano-Frankivsk region targeted critical infrastructure, governor says
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-drone-attack-ivano-frankivsk-region-targeted-critical-infrastructure-2024-04-18/
Secretary General urges NATO members to send weapons to Ukraine instead of spending 2% of GDP on defence
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Quick Glance: NATO Urges Allies to Provide Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
- Beijing is informed by China's president that it is not considered a security threat, as conveyed to the German chancellor.
- Zelenskyy and his followers advocate for equal treatment: What is feasible for Israel should also apply to Ukraine.
- The recent investigation by Brussels into Chinese wind turbines coincides with the increasing dominance of Beijing in the global market for solar panels.
- An examination will be conducted into the impact of Chinese state subsidies on wind turbine operations in Spain, Greece, France, Romania, and Bulgaria.
Will months-long blockade end?: US Congress to vote on Ukraine aid this week: The US aid package for Ukraine has been stuck in Congress for months ...
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Why Trump ‘hates Ukraine’: The once and possibly future U.S. president blames the country for his political woes.
politico.eu/article/why-donald-trump-hates-ukraine-us-congress-kyiv-war/
Virtual backdoor in Windows: IT experts stop malware controlled from Russia: Russia's secret service apparently uses software that has now been exposed ...
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Germany urges dozen of allies to send air defence systems to Ukraine: Berlin launches global call to help protect cities, troops and infrastructure from Russia’s ...
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War in Ukraine: Russia to Enlist More Hired Soldiers to Avoid Conscription: Russia is preparing to enlist more contract soldiers as it presses its invasion of ...
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Senate dismisses impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas before trial begins
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Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
Ukraine war: Deadly Russian missile strikes hit Chernihiv north of Kyiv: Four people have been killed after three missiles hit near the centre of Chernihiv ...
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US House Intelligence Committee calls for immediate approval of assistance to Ukraine
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Wokeness weakens the democratic process of negotiation: Whereas the tried and tested was once considered the standard against which every innovation had to be ...
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Biden urges Congress to pass Ukraine aid bill as Kyiv warns its defeat against Russia would lead to WW3
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Ukrainian writer Dmytro Kapranov dies at 56: Ukrainian writer and public figure Dmytro Kapranov died on April 16, according to the Kapranov brothers’ official ...
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-writer-dmytro-kapranov-dies-at-56/
Christine Lagarde says US plan to raise debt against Russian assets carries legal risk
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EU foreign policy chief warns Middle East 'on edge of regional war': G7 foreign ministers are meeting to discuss new ways of securing military funding ...
euronews.com/2024/04/18/eu-foreign-policy-chief-josep-borrell-warns-middle-east-on-edge-of-regional-war
Croatian election results: Populist wins chance to steer Zagreb away from pro-EU, pro-Ukraine path
politico.eu/article/firebrand-populist-wins-chance-to-steer-croatia-away-from-pro-eu-and-pro-ukraine-path/
Orbán to Brussels: Time to shake up ‘bad’ EU leadership: “If the leadership proves to be bad, it must be replaced. It’s that simple,” Hungarian leader says.
politico.eu/article/hungarian-prime-minister-viktor-orban-calls-for-eu-leadership-change-at-the-upcoming-elections/
‘Children of Ukraine’ Filmmaker Describes How ‘Wars Take Place on Many Different Levels’
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Biden voices support for Johnson's foreign aid bills: U.S. President Joe Biden said on April 17 that he "strongly supports" House Speaker Mike ...
kyivindependent.com/biden-voices-support-for-johnsons-aid-bills/
Quick Glance: Biden's Backing of House Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine
- President Joe Biden endorses an aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
- Crucial bipartisan support emerges for the approval of $95 billion in funding for U.S. allies.
- The package includes economic assistance for Kyiv in the form of forgivable loans and enhanced monitoring of military funds.
- Democrats and progressives oppose aspects of the package, while some Republicans reject House Speaker Mike Johnson.
German authorities arrest 2 for allegedly planning military sabotage plot on Russia's behalf
kyivindependent.com/german-authorities-arrest-2-for-allegedly-planning-military-sabotage-plot-on-russias-behalf/
Protest against accommodation: How many asylum seekers are too many for one place?
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Slovaks rally behind arms fundraiser for Ukraine, defying Fico's government: To support the Czech initiative to aid Ukraine, which the Slovak government refused ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/slovaks-rally-behind-arms-fundraiser-for-ukraine-defying-ficos-government/
Two men arrested in Germany for Russian espionage: According to ARD information, two German-Russians were arrested for preparing sabotage operations on behalf of ...
tagesschau.de/investigativ/russland-sabotage-100.html
The peace conference on the Bürgenstock is threatened with collapse: Russia is not there and apparently neither is China. What sense does the Federal Council's ...
luzernerzeitung.ch/schweiz/kommentar-der-friedenskonferenz-auf-dem-buergenstock-droht-der-absturz-ld.2608463
Zelensky: Russia must pay a 'painful price' as 'sole culprit of this war'
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-russia-must-pay-a-painful-price-as-sole-culprit-of-this-war/
Russian strike kills at least 14 as Ukraine’s air defenses struggle again to protect cities
cnn.com/2024/04/17/europe/russia-strike-chernihiv-ukraine-air-defense-intl/
Tomorrow's "cannon fodder": War museums prepare Russian students for early death: “Special military operations” museums are springing up like mushrooms in ...
n-tv.de/politik/Kriegs-Museen-bereiten-russische-Schueler-auf-fruehen-Tod-vor-article24878145.html
Ukraine Latest News: Chernihiv Hit by Deadly Russian Missile Attack - Bloomberg: Russian forces attacked Chernihiv killing and wounding several people in a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/ukraine-s-northern-city-hit-by-deadly-russian-missile-attack
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Here’s what aid the House bills would provide to Ukraine, Israel: House Republicans released the text of three bills Wednesday that would provide aid for Ukraine ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/politics/ukraine-israel-foreign-aid-bill/
Ukraine's PM meets with US business leaders in Washington: Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with U.S. business leaders in Washington on April 17 ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraines-pm-meets-with-u-s-business-leaders-in-washington/
"Reichsbürger" trial: Reuß squad wanted to arrest Lanz and Maischberger: 27 suspects are on trial in Stuttgart as members of the "Reichsbürger" network around ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/panorama/kriminalitaet/id_100387378/-reichsbuerger-prozess-reuss-truppe-wollte-lanz-und-maischberger-verhaften.html
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