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CDU man fails in front of the Constitutional Court - Climate protection law can come
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Constitutional Court rejects urgent application against climate protection law: The climate protection law can be passed by the Bundestag on Friday as planned ...
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Trump spends more than a quarter of campaign donations on legal fees: Ex-president’s court cases have drained $76mn from his election coffers since January last ...
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez halts public duties as wife faces inquiry: Pedro Sánchez says he will "stop and reflect" on whether to remain in the job.
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Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
After CDU urgent application: Constitutional Court approves climate protection law.
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Union threatens Habeck with consequences in debate about nuclear power documents: The CDU/CSU is demanding that Economics Minister Robert Habeck release all ...
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Quick Glance: CDU Official Demands Halt to Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning
- A revelation from "Cicero" magazine indicates that the decision for Germany's nuclear phase-out was primarily driven by green anti-nuclear activists, sparking harsh criticism towards Economy Minister Robert Habeck.
- The Economy Ministry refutes the "Cicero" portrayal, emphasizing that decisions were based on transparent and open-ended evaluations.
- The CDU and FDP criticize Habeck, calling for clarification and a reassessment of the nuclear power plant decommissioning.
- Experts and politicians express concerns over potential public misrepresentation and the erosion of trust in the government due to the revelations from the documents.
‘You’re Never Too Busy For Your Banker’: How Italy’s ’Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks - OCCRP
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Quick Glance: How Italy’s 'Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks
- A Canadian faction of the 'Ndrangheta allegedly had close relationships with employees at two major Canadian banks to facilitate their financial activities.
- Angelo Figliomeni, the suspected mob boss, was at the center of the investigation, indicating that bankers were involved in the money laundering process of the group.
- The investigation revealed that the 'Ndrangheta organization generated income through illegal activities such as gambling and loan sharking, which were used for money laundering by bankers like Martino.
- Police seized assets worth millions of dollars and closed around 500 accounts at the implicated banks. Charges against Figliomeni and his co-defendants were dropped due to procedural errors.
Connections to China and Russia: Laschet attacks AfD leader Chrupalla for his handling of the espionage affair
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Quick Glance: Clash over AfD's Corruption Allegations
- Despite corruption allegations, the AfD stands by its EU lead candidates, sparking a heated debate on 'Maybrit Illner.'
- Concerns arise over potential bribery involving Krah and Bystron, despite no legal guilt being proven.
- Internal distancing within the AfD and criticism of a lack of transparency regarding the candidates ensue.
- The discussion concludes with the possibility of the AfD's list changes for the European elections being invalidated.
AfD espionage affair: Chancellor Scholz "very, very, very" concerned: Olaf Scholz comments for the first time on the espionage allegations against an employee of ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
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.
CDU dispute over the debt brake: this could be tricky for Friedrich Merz: The majority of CDU state premiers want a reform of the debt brake. But Friedrich Merz ...
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Bankrupt Katie Price in desperate bid for Harvey to stay at £350k-a-year college: Katie Price – who was declared bankrupt for a second time this year – has ...
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ZDF “Political Barometer”: Greens make significant gains - AfD with worst value in eleven months
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Quick Glance: Greens Gain Approval - AfD Hits Lowest Score
- The Greens have gained three percentage points in the opinion poll, now standing at 15 percent, tied with the SPD.
- The CDU/CSU remains the strongest force at 30 percent, followed by the AfD, dropping to 17 percent, their lowest score in nearly a year.
- Despite dissatisfaction with the government, the Greens increase their approval, while the FDP is held responsible for coalition disputes.
- In surveys, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius enjoys the highest popularity, while the Forschungsgruppe Wahlen surveyed 1228 eligible voters.
CDU politician: Why the hopeful Serap Güler has to fight so hard under Merz: The CDU has too few women and is courting migrants. Best conditions for Bundestag ...
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Hush money trial: Trump forced to listen silently to people insulting him: Over the past week, Donald Trump has been forced to sit inside a frigid New York ...
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Quick Glance: Hush Money Trial: Trump's Silent Encounter with Insults
- Donald Trump has been forced to listen to potential jurors in his criminal hush money trial in New York openly criticize him.
- Transitioning from a life of adulation to facing critics, Trump now experiences a different reality without the control he's accustomed to.
- Previously shielded from critique, Trump now faces a trial with potential felony convictions and will have to endure listening to more criticism.
- Potential jurors exhibited a range of opinions towards Trump, from admiration for his business acumen to open criticism of his persona and rhetoric.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned: New York court of appeal states disgraced Hollywood film mogul did not receive a fair trial.
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Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.
- The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.
- Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.
- The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
In Munich: “Honorable task” - Laschet has a new job: Prime Minister, CDU leader, candidate for chancellor - and now a university lecturer again: Armin Laschet ...
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RTL/ntv trend barometer: AfD falls to worst value since May 2023: The trend barometer continues to decline for the AfD: the party is moving further and further ...
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Michaela School: Muslim student loses prayer ban challenge: Michaela School was entitled to enforce a ban on prayer rituals, the High Court has ruled.
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Quick Glance: Court Rules Against Prayer Ban at Michaela Community School
- Katharine Birbalsingh is the founder and headteacher of Michaela Community School
- A legal challenge by a Muslim student against the school's controversial prayer ban was won by the school
- The court ruled that while the ban on prayer rituals may be detrimental to Muslim students, it is a proportionate means of achieving the legitimate aims of the school
- The court also found that the headteacher was justified in temporarily suspending the student due to rudeness and defiance
According to media report: Ministry of Economic Affairs rejects allegations of nuclear shutdown
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Biden campaign trolls Trump for golfing on day off from court: President Biden’s reelection campaign trolled former President Trump for golfing on his day off ...
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Julia Navalnaya awarded media freedom prize: Alexei Navalny's widow has been awarded the Media Freedom Prize. CDU leader Friedrich Merz praised Navalnaya as a ...
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Quick Glance: Yulia Navalnaya Receives German Press Award
- Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Alexei Navalny, honored by a German publishing house in Bavaria for promoting media freedom.
- At the event on Friday, April 19, Navalnaya reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to promoting media freedom and carrying on her late husband's legacy.
- During her acceptance speech, Navalnaya reiterated her earlier statements alleging Russian President Vladimir Putin's involvement in her husband's death.
- Yulia Navalnaya, collaborating with publishers to finalize the manuscript, emphasizes that 'Patriot' is a testament to Alexei's life and his commitment to the fight against dictatorship.
TV duel for the Thuringian state election: Seven statements by Höcke and Voigt in the fact check
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Quick Glance: Voigt accuses Höcke of 'dilly-dallying' after TV duel
- Thuringia's CDU leader Mario Voigt defends public confrontation with AfD far-right extremist Björn Höcke as meaningful.
- Voigt highlights differences between CDU and Höcke's far-right extremist group.
- Poll shows 29% support for AfD in Thuringia despite Höcke's extremism.
- Voigt advocates for reason and warns against chaos from exiting Euro and EU.
AfD spy affair in the Bundestag: “The people who are in charge in the AfD are Höcke and Putin”
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Andrew Tate's trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start, a Romanian court rules
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Quick Glance: Andrew Tate ridiculed for claiming having sex with women is gay
- Self-proclaimed misogynist influencer Andrew Tate has been ruthlessly mocked online after claiming it’s “gay” for men to have sex with women for pleasure.
- The controversial statement sparked various reactions, with some speculating it as his way of coming out.
- Tate, currently detained in Romania awaiting trial for rape and human trafficking, will be extradited to the UK after his trial to face additional sex charges. He denies all allegations.
AfD goes on the offensive at information stands: Visitors to Emden city center will encounter AfD representatives more frequently in the coming weeks: The party ...
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Federal appeals court overturns West Virginia transgender sports ban: A federal appeals court has overturned a West Virginia transgender sports ban ...
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Quick Glance: Court Overturns West Virginia Ban on Transgender in Sports
- A federal appeals court has overturned a ban on transgender individuals participating in sports in West Virginia, citing a violation of Title IX.
- The court ruled that the law cannot lawfully be applied to a 13-year-old girl who has identified as female since the third grade.
- The decision favored the American Civil Liberties Union, its West Virginia chapter, and the LGBTQ advocacy group Lambda Legal, who filed a lawsuit in 2021.
- West Virginia is just one of 24 states with legislation preventing transgender women and girls from competing in specific women's or girls' sports events.
Bundestag parliamentary group initiative: CDU and CSU want import ban on food from Russia
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New York to require internet providers to charge low-income residents $15 for broadband
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Criticism of the initiators of the citizens' petition: Soest CDU leader finds clear words
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Sunday question on the federal election • Allensbach/FAZ: CDU/CSU 32.5% | SPD 16% | AfD 16% | GREEN 15% | BSW 7% | FDP 6% | THE LEFT 3% | Other 4 ... Show more
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Reactions to FDP paper: Söder speaks of "divorce certificate for the traffic light"
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Boele: The time is - Then Merz speaks at the Schützenfest: Germany's CDU leader Friedrich Merz speaks at the Boeler Schützenfest.
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RTL/ntv trend barometer: The Greens fall to their worst result since 2018: For a long time, the Greens were the only one of the traffic light parties that was ...
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Green Youth: “Many young people don’t feel seen by the Greens”: According to the trend study “Youth in Germany”, the Greens receive 14-year-olds People up to 29 ...
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Trump spends more than a quarter of campaign donations on legal fees: Ex-president’s court cases have drained $76mn from his election coffers since January last ...
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Political speech as a police officer: Claudia Pechstein has to pay a fine after CDU appearance in uniform
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Trump says courthouse being kept too cold ‘on purpose’ : Former President Trump again complained about the temperature in the courtroom during his ongoing hush ...
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Dominica High Court overturns ban on same-sex relations: Activists welcomed the ruling as a "significant milestone" for LGBTQ rights in the Caribbean.
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Gershkovich appeal rejected, ensuring detention into June: The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich had an appeal to try and end his pretrial detention ...
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Quick Glance: Moscow Court Upholds Extension of Detention for Reporter Evan Gershkovich
- Following the rejection of Evan Gershkovich's appeal, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, he will remain in custody on espionage charges until at least late June.
- Detained in late March 2023 during a reporting trip, the 32-year-old US citizen has spent over a year in prison, with his detention being regularly prolonged and his appeals being turned down.
- Experts suggest that Moscow might be leveraging jailed Americans as leverage in the escalating tensions between the US and Russia due to the Kremlin's military operation in Ukraine.
- Gershkovich's arrest marks the first time since September 1986 that an American reporter has been detained in Russia on espionage charges, when Nicholas Daniloff, a Moscow correspondent for U.S. News and World Report, was apprehended by the KGB.
Biden administration bans noncompete agreements, setting up legal showdown with business groups
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Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
Wissing warns of traffic light breakage: The transport minister calls on his FDP to stay in the coalition with the SPD and the Greens ...
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Berlin: Senate warns schools about "Rape Day" on the internet: The Berlin Senate has warned schools, parents and pupils about videos on popular internet portals ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251186836/Berlin-Senat-warnt-Schulen-vor-Vergewaltigungstag-im-Internet.html
Accusations against Habeck and Lemke: What the new nuclear dispute is about: Did employees of the Federal Minister of Economics suppress criticism from their own ...
tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/atom-aus-habeck-100.html
New York Courts to release daily transcripts from Trump hush money trial: The transcripts will offer an unfiltered glimpse into the historic proceedings.
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AfD slips to second place in survey in Saxony-Anhalt: In all East German federal states, the AfD is the strongest force in surveys - until now ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251100170/AfD-rutscht-in-Umfrage-in-Sachsen-Anhalt-auf-Platz-zwei.html
Rare agreement: It is good that the Bundestag decided on Veterans Day.: It is an important signal that the traffic light and the Union have managed to get ...
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Judge in Trump case orders media not to report where potential jurors work: The judge in Donald Trump's hush money trial has ordered the media not to report ...
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Negotiation over the controversial traffic light law: Will Karlsruhe overturn the electoral law reform?
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“The CDU will destroy itself”: Ex-Christian Democrat believes that his former party is on the verge of extinction. She is just the Green Party's assistant ...
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“No coalition games”: Lindner rejects CDU appeals to phase out traffic lights: The FDP wants to accelerate the economic turnaround with a twelve-point plan ...
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Movie Exec Ryan Millsap Sent Racist, Antisemitic Texts, Records Show: Ryan Millsap has built important relationships with Black leaders and Jewish colleagues ...
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ntv Spezial Ludwig Erhard Summit: Situation in Germany - How dramatic is it really?
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Long Covid destroys the life of a 15-year-old from MV: Katja Fiedler is worried about her daughter. After several coronavirus infections ...
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ZDF documentary about Friedrich Merz: A ZDF documentary explores Friedrich Merz for 45 minutes and finds hardly anything new.
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Controversial migration policy: German MPs protest against Sunak's Rwanda deal: Rishi Sunak meets with Chancellor Scholz in Berlin. MPs from the SPD ...
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GK DigitalPlus: “Unbearable for normal thinking people!”: After the Bad Gandersheim CDU councilor Hendrik Geske had surprisingly resigned from his council ...
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Dreams of a land of milk and honey - Amthor dismantles Green Party leader on Markus Lanz
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Laurence Fox ordered to pay £90,000 each in damages to two people he libelled: Actor-turned-politician Laurence Fox has been ordered to pay £90 ...
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Quick Glance: Laurence Fox ordered to pay damages for libel
- Actor-turned-politician Laurence Fox has been instructed to pay £90,000 in damages to two individuals he labeled as 'paedophiles' on social media.
- Following a libel dispute in the High Court, he is now required to pay a total of £180,000.
- During an exchange over Sainsbury's decision to recognize Black History Month in October 2020, Fox referred to Mr. Blake and Crystal as 'paedophiles.'
- In a prior ruling in January, Fox's counterclaims were rejected, and judgment was made in favor of Mr. Blake and Mr. Seymour.
Michaela school wins High Court battle over prayer ban: Michaela Community School has won a High Court case brought by a Muslim pupil over its policy banning ...
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Traffic noise: Environmental aid motivates citizens to report loud cars: Deutsche Umwelthilfe is launching a controversial campaign against traffic noise: anyone ...
rp-online.de/wirtschaft/verkehrslaerm-umwelthilfe-motiviert-buerger-zum-melden-lauter-autos_aid-111264673
Chancellor on trip to China: Iran's attack on Israel surprises Scholz on the plane
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Quick Glance: Scholz Organizes Crisis Diplomacy in China
- Scholz condemns Iran's attacks on Israel and plans crisis communication with G7 partners.
- China trip focusing on economy and geopolitical role, despite dilemma in relations.
- Business delegation accompanies Scholz, de-risking in other countries, export wave heading towards Germany.
- Scholz aims to influence China regarding Ukraine conflict and Iran crisis, despite existing dependencies.
Kohl grandson and CDU politician Johannes Volkmann: He prefers not to talk about his famous grandfather at all
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/johannes-volkmann-wer-ist-der-helmut-kohl-enkel-der-in-den-cdu-bundesvorstand-will-a-81b5bf1a-f34f-48af-a88a-b88b06f6d9ba
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Musk decries Australian court 'censorship' of X terror posts: Elon Musk lashed out at Australia's prime minister on Tuesday after a court ordered his social ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-pm-calls-musk-arrogant-billionaire-after-court-orders-x-hide-church-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Musk criticizes Australian court 'censorship' of terror posts
- Elon Musk lashed out at Australia's prime minister after a court ordered his social media company X to take down footage of an alleged terrorist attack in Sydney.
- X was directed to temporarily hide posts showing video of the incident where a teenager was charged with terrorism for knifing an Assyrian priest and others.
- Musk questioned whether the Prime Minister should have jurisdiction over the entire internet and emphasized the importance of free speech.
- The incident sets up a new conflict between major internet platforms and countries and nonprofits seeking more oversight of the content hosted on them.
Judge warns Trump's lawyers about his behavior: 'I will not have any jurors intimidated'
politico.com/live-updates/2024/04/16/trump-hush-money-criminal-trial/trump-gets-a-warning-00152578
Flood disaster in the Ahr valley: former district administrator not charged: More than two and a half years after the flood disaster in the Ahr valley with 136 ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/panorama/katastrophen/id_100388480/flutkatastrophe-im-ahrtal-ex-landrat-wird-nicht-angeklagt.html
Insa survey: FDP and SPD win among voters after TV duel: In the first survey since the TV duel between Björn Höcke and CDU politician Mario Voigt ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/innenpolitik/id_100386938/insa-umfrage-fdp-und-spd-gewinnen-bei-waehlern-nach-tv-duell.html
Concerned about the AfD, Micaela Schäfer joins the CDU: The Christian conservative party has a new star - and has the AfD to thank for it.
nordkurier.de/panorama/aus-sorge-ueber-die-afd-tritt-micaela-schaefer-cdu-bei-2447150
Comeback of the former German Chancellor: the Merkel leaks: Angela Merkel is to make a surprise appearance at the farewell ceremony for the Green Party's Jürgen ...
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/comeback-von-angela-merkel-a-a876a1be-a621-4cc2-8b7b-f21e45f0e205
Quick Glance: Angela Merkel rejects CDU party congress: No new fundamental program
- CDU General Secretary counted on Merkel's support in the election campaign.
- Merkel will stay away from the upcoming party congress.
- Merkel declines invitation to attend the CDU party congress.
- Merkel plans to attend farewell celebration for Jürgen Trittin.
"Maischberger": "It won't happen with this left-wing coalition," says Amthor: The traffic light coalition is arguing about measures for an "economic turnaround" ...
welt.de/vermischtes/article251186180/Maischberger-Mit-dieser-linken-Koalition-wird-das-nicht-passieren-sagt-Amthor.html
Migration, economy: FDP Secretary General Bijan Djir-Sarai calls for a turnaround
nzz.ch/international/migration-wirtschaft-fdp-generalsekretaer-bijan-djir-sarai-fordert-eine-wende-ld.1827500
Donald Trump 'orchestrated a criminal scheme to corrupt' the 2016 election, historic trial hears
news.sky.com/story/donald-trump-says-its-a-very-sad-day-for-america-as-he-arrives-for-hush-money-trial-13120955
Large TV arena for the party leaders: "The traffic light suffers from different understandings of the state"
n-tv.de/politik/Die-Ampel-krankt-am-unterschiedlichen-Staatsverstaendnis-article24887817.html
NY AG asks Trump civil fraud judge to declare $175M bond ‘without effect’: The New York attorney general’s office has asked a judge to void the $175 million bond ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4606053-ny-ag-trump-civil-fraud-judge-declare-175m-bond-without-effect/
Quick Glance: Trump Agrees to New Restrictions on $175 Million Bond in New York Civil Fraud Case
- The bond is meant to secure Trump's compliance with a $454.2 million judgment won by state Attorney General Letitia James if he does not succeed in an appeal.
- James had challenged the bond this month, saying Trump still had access to the Charles Schwab account pledged to the insurer as collateral.
- Justice Arthur Engoron imposed the penalty after finding that Trump fraudulently inflated his net worth and real estate assets to deceive banks and insurers into providing better terms.
- Trump defended the bond in court, emphasizing that he has plenty of money to put up for it.
The CDU and Islam: Good Muslims, bad Muslims: The CDU has corrected its controversial wording on Muslims in its draft manifesto, but the debate is not dying down ...
spiegel.de/politik/cdu-und-islam-gute-muslime-schlechte-muslime-a-459db470-82bc-437a-8da3-f18cbda97dcc
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Munich: Armin Laschet now teaches at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität: A grades scandal caused the CDU politician to resign from a teaching position in Aachen ...
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CDU campaign for the European elections: The lead candidate comes last: The European elections are approaching and the CDU has excellent prospects of becoming ...
n-tv.de/politik/Die-Spitzenkandidatin-kommt-zum-Schluss-article24886981.html
Thuringian CDU state leader Voigt feels vindicated after duel with Höcke: "Sharia law does not belong to Germany"
stern.de/politik/deutschland/thueringer-cdu-landeschef-voigt-sieht-sich-nach-duell-mit-hoecke-bestaetigt-34636478.html
Jacob Zuma wins court battle to stand in South Africa's election: South Africa's ex-president wins an appeal against his earlier disqualification by the ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68772847
Quick Glance: The Unstoppable Impunities of Jacob Zuma
- Former President Jacob Zuma secures a significant victory for his MK party, confirming his candidacy.
- The MK party leverages court cases for nationwide publicity, establishing a strong presence in voters' minds.
- Zuma, amidst surviving various scandals, aims for a political comeback with support from the ANC government.
- The ANC's actions have facilitated Zuma's resurgence, inadvertently creating a formidable opposition in the process.
SPD hijacks CDU domain: Before the European elections, the SPD secured a CDU website. And of course enjoy it with pleasure.
rheinpfalz.de/politik_artikel,-spd-kapert-cdu-domain-_arid,5641156.html
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