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ICC has no authority to probe Philippines, Marcos tells Germany's Scholz : Former President Rodrigo Duterte officially withdrew from the ICC in 2019
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ICC has no authority to probe Philippines, Marcos tells Germany's Scholz : Former President Rodrigo Duterte officially withdrew from the ICC in 2019
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ICC has no authority to probe Philippines, Marcos tells Germany's Scholz
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Nuclear power plants: the pulse is falling again: Notes from two ministries suggest: Green Party ministers pushed through the nuclear phase-out against their ...
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Nuclear power plants: the pulse is falling again
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.
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Scholz: Don't talk Germany down as a business location: Chancellor Scholz defended the economic policy of the traffic light at the opening of the Hanover Trade ...
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Scholz: Don't talk Germany down as a business location
Quick Glance: Scholz: Strengthening Germany's Economic Position
  • Chancellor Olaf Scholz rebuts criticism from BDI President Russwurm and emphasizes the importance of strengthening Germany's economic position.

  • Scholz acknowledges the challenges of the past years but notes positive developments such as decreasing interest rates and energy prices, as well as measures to reduce bureaucracy.

  • The Hannover Messe is seen as an opportunity for new impulses in the energy transition and for enhancing the competitiveness of the German industry, with a focus on artificial intelligence and innovations.

  • IG Metall warns of deindustrialization and calls for investments to alleviate companies, while the Hannover Messe showcases over 4,000 companies presenting solutions for a sustainable industry.
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Annalena Baerbock is doing a lot wrong, but it could have been worse: The Green chief diplomat is more ridiculed than respected internationally ...
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Annalena Baerbock is doing a lot wrong, but it could have been worse
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SPD does not want to nominate Scholz as candidate for chancellor until summer 2025
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SPD does not want to nominate Scholz as candidate for chancellor until ...
Quick Glance: SPD Plans to Officially Nominate Scholz as Chancellor Candidate in Summer 2025
  • The SPD has decided to announce its Chancellor candidate in the summer of 2025 to prioritize work over campaigning.

  • The CDU and CSU anticipate an internal struggle over the Chancellor candidacy. Merz emphasized humility and respect towards this position.

  • Wüst is considered a potential Chancellor candidate for the Union and highlights the importance of decision-making by state chairmen and prime ministers.

  • According to Kühnert, the SPD is always ready for campaigning but warns against coalition campaigning, emphasizing the party's independence.
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Survey: SPD continues to lose ground: The federal government's parties are continuing to lose ground among voters. The edges, on the other hand, benefit.
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Survey: SPD continues to lose ground
Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
  • Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.

  • Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.

  • Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.

  • HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
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AfD is the strongest party among young people: “It’s not just the issue of refugees that is divisive”
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AfD is the strongest party among young people: “It’s not just the issue of ...
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Despite US aid: Scholz reaffirms Taurus rejection: The Ukrainians absolutely want the Taurus cruise missile from Germany. But the Chancellor reiterates his no to ...
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Despite US aid: Scholz reaffirms Taurus rejection
Quick Glance: Scholz Reaffirms Taurus Rejection Despite US Aid
  • Ukraine seeks Taurus missiles from Germany, but Chancellor Scholz reiterates rejection. Discussions are ongoing about alternative weapons for defense against Russia.

  • Despite US aid to Ukraine with ATACMS missiles, Scholz maintains his refusal of Taurus. Germany and the UK emphasize their role as key weapons suppliers to Ukraine.

  • The US Congress approved $61 billion in Ukraine aid, potentially enabling the delivery of ATACMS missiles with a range of 300 km. Discussions are underway about new types of weapons.

  • Germany and the UK are jointly planning the development of a remote-controlled howitzer for ground operations. Scholz sticks to his rejection of Taurus delivery despite the US decision.
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Young people like the AfD: it's the easiest party to provoke with.: The AfD is the most popular party among young people in Germany today. That is hardly ...
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Young people like the AfD: it's the easiest party to provoke with.
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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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RTL/ntv trend barometer: AfD falls to worst value since May 2023
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Young people in Germany more pessimistic than ever before, according to study: A new study with more than 2000 respondents shows: The young generation in Germany ...
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Young people in Germany more pessimistic than ever before ...
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Pistorius on Maischberger: USA delivers weapons quickly, Germany stonewalls on Taurus
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Pistorius on Maischberger: USA delivers weapons quickly, Germany ...
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UNRWA: Berlin continues cooperation with UN Palestinian Relief and Works Agency: UNRWA had hit the headlines because Israel claimed that employees were involved ...
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UNRWA: Berlin continues cooperation with UN Palestinian Relief and Works ...
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
  • An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.

  • The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.

  • The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.

  • Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
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Ukraine updates: Germany's Scholz welcomes US aid package: Germany's chancellor said the decision by US lawmakers to approve more foreign aid for Ukraine ...
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Ukraine updates: Germany's Scholz welcomes US aid package
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

  • The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

  • Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

  • He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
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Scholz and Sunak agree on closer arms cooperation: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was received with military honors at the German Chancellery on Wednesday ...
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Scholz and Sunak agree on closer arms cooperation
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Winter weather returns to Germany after spring heat spell: Temperatures in Germany almost hit 30C in the last few weeks. But winter-like weather is well and ...
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Winter weather returns to Germany after spring heat spell
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Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 17:16 Biden: New military package for Ukraine "in the next few hours" +++
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Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 17:16 Biden: New military package for ...
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Appreciation for soldiers: Bundestag approves annual Veterans Day: Every year on June 15th, the veterans of the Bundeswehr are to be honored ...
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Appreciation for soldiers: Bundestag approves annual Veterans Day
Quick Glance: Bundestag Approves Veteran's Day to Honor Soldiers
  • Soldiers to be honored annually on June 15 in Germany.

  • Motion passed by Bundestag with significant majority.

  • Events in Berlin planned to recognize soldiers.

  • Objective: Show appreciation and enhance social support for soldiers.
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President of the district council wants to abolish citizens' benefits for Ukraine refugees
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Quick Glance: Districts Struggle to Stop Refugee Aid for Ukraine
  • Germany's districts feel overwhelmed by the migration crisis, particularly concerning Ukrainian refugees.

  • District Council President Reinhard Sager calls for accommodation in the safe west of Ukraine and no payment of citizen money to Ukrainians in Germany.

  • He emphasizes the need for border controls, reception centers, and easier deportations to address the situation.

  • Districts demand European harmonization of benefits for asylum seekers and criticize the automatic payment of citizen money to Ukrainian refugees.
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Björn Höcke in court: when the AfD politician suddenly falls silent: Second day of trial in Halle over the use of a Nazi slogan: Thuringia's AfD state leader ...
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Björn Höcke in court: when the AfD politician suddenly falls silent
Quick Glance: Höcke: Innocent of Using Banned SA Slogan
  • AfD politician Björn Höcke asserts his innocence in court regarding the use of a banned SA slogan.

  • Höcke explains that he referred to the AfD Sachsen-Anhalt election program and was unaware of the SA slogan.

  • He defends his choice of words with a free interpretation and emphasizes his lack of knowledge about the SA slogan.

  • The court hints that Höcke might receive a fine without losing his eligibility, based on the current proceedings.
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Sara Duterte to Liza Marcos: Your feelings have nothing to do with my duties as VP
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Rewe tests its product range of the future in Friedrichshain: Berlin's Senator for Economic Affairs Franziska Giffey (SPD) and store manager Dennis Henkelmann ...
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Rewe tests its product range of the future in Friedrichshain
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Cum-Ex tax scandal: Chief investigator resigns and criticizes: Their investigations led to the first verdicts in the Cum-Ex tax scandal and left Chancellor ...
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Cum-Ex tax scandal: Chief investigator resigns and criticizes
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Germany's Scholz urges Europe to do for Ukraine : A meeting between the British and German leaders made for a show of unity even as disagreements on how to ...
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Germany's Scholz urges Europe to do for Ukraine
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Payment card for refugees: Federal Council also gives the green light: The controversial payment card passed the Bundestag on Friday. States and municipalities ...
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Payment card for refugees: Federal Council also gives the green light
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Steinmeier's visit to Turkey: kebab skewer photos earn criticism online: The Federal President is in Turkey. At his side is a restaurateur from Berlin ...
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Steinmeier's visit to Turkey: kebab skewer photos earn criticism online
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Selfie unity long gone: coalition of noise - how the traffic light loses its reputation
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Selfie unity long gone: coalition of noise - how the traffic light loses ...
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Petersberg Dialogue: Climate policy in crisis: Ministers from 40 countries will meet at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin to prepare for the next summit ...
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Petersberg Dialogue: Climate policy in crisis
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Olaf Scholz promotes his politics in Chmenitz: Chancellor Olaf Scholz paints a nice picture of the situation in Germany in Saxony. You can't really do it alone.
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Olaf Scholz promotes his politics in Chmenitz
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As Biden, Sunak pledge more cruise missiles for Ukraine, Germany’s Scholz adamant on Taurus refusal
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As Biden, Sunak pledge more cruise missiles for Ukraine, Germany’s Scholz ...
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'Berlin-Abo': Everything you need to know about the new €29 travel pass: Berlin's reduced-price city travel ticket to get around on public transport is going ...
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'Berlin-Abo': Everything you need to know about the new €29 travel pass
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Moscow pressured Nicaragua to file genocide case against Germany, intel sources say 
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Moscow pressured Nicaragua to file genocide case against Germany ...
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Stronger than inflation: Cabinet approves pension increase from July: Pensions have not risen faster than inflation in Germany for years. This year is different ...
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Stronger than inflation: Cabinet approves pension increase from July
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Senate decision: 29-euro ticket coming on July 1: From July, you will be able to travel throughout Berlin for 29 euros per month.
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Senate decision: 29-euro ticket coming on July 1
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Gen Z finds Scholz and co. on TikTok "cringe to the max": Traffic light politicians are trying to catch up with the AfD on social media. But are they reaching ...
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Gen Z finds Scholz and co. on TikTok
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What the Rwanda model means for Germany: The British parliament wants asylum procedures to be handled in third countries. In Germany ...
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What the Rwanda model means for Germany
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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 ...
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Berlin: Senate warns schools about
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Studying medicine in Berlin: Were the questions on my state exam racist?: Patients are asked by doctors about their origins and lifestyle. Our author asks ...
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Studying medicine in Berlin: Were the questions on my state exam racist?
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Higher flight prices, AI warnings, fines: This is changing for consumers in May: Anyone who likes to fly on vacation will have to dig deeper into their pockets ...
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Higher flight prices, AI warnings, fines: This is changing for consumers ...
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Germany urges UK’s Rishi Sunak to spend big on defense: Russian threat looms large as Chancellor Olaf Scholz prepares to welcome British PM to Berlin.
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Germany urges UK’s Rishi Sunak to spend big on defense
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Brandenburg Gate: Suspended sentences for Last Generation climate activists after paint attack in Berlin
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Brandenburg Gate: Suspended sentences for Last Generation climate ...
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New study: More unemployed people in Germany than at any time since 2015: A warning sign after Robert Habeck's positive growth forecast: Unemployment is likely ...
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New study: More unemployed people in Germany than at any time since 2015
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Söder settles accounts with Baerbock: "Only confusion and international damage": Markus Söder doesn't find much good in the work of Green Party Foreign Minister ...
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Söder settles accounts with Baerbock:
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Palestine demonstrators disrupt Claudia Roth's speech at HKW Berlin: How should Berlin remember its colonial history? The memorial concept was presented on ...
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Palestine demonstrators disrupt Claudia Roth's speech at HKW Berlin
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Germany's Scholz sounds alarm over far-right China spy allegations: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday allegations that the aide to a prominent ...
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Germany's Scholz sounds alarm over far-right China spy allegations
Quick Glance: German Far-Right MEP's Aide Arrested for Alleged Chinese Espionage
  • The individual named Jian G. stands accused of sharing information about negotiations at the European Parliament with a Chinese intelligence service and spying on Chinese opposition figures in Germany, according to federal prosecutors.

  • Jian Guo is listed as an accredited assistant to MEP Maximilian Krah, the far-right AfD party's lead candidate for the upcoming EU-wide elections on the European Parliament's website.

  • The suspect was apprehended in Dresden on Monday and authorities conducted searches at his residences.

  • Expressing concern, the AfD addressed the allegations.
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New elections in the Bundestag? This is what happens when the traffic light coalition falls
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New elections in the Bundestag? This is what happens when the traffic ...
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Basic child security “absurd”: Job centers send fire letter to Scholz: The Green Family Minister's prestige project is once again drawing massive criticism ...
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Basic child security “absurd”: Job centers send fire letter to Scholz