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“There are places in eastern Germany where you'll have a big problem.”: Friedrich Merz's “cityscape” comment is still causing a stir. A well-known Green Party ...
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“There are places in eastern Germany where you'll have a big problem.”
Cem Özdemir criticizes Chancellor Merz on ARD program Caren Miosga: Cityscape and racism
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“I know him”: Özdemir talks to Miosga about Merz’s “cityscape”: Caren Miosga presents her eponymous talk show on Sundays on ARD.
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“I know him”: Özdemir talks to Miosga about Merz’s “cityscape”
"The car of the future is electric," says Cem Özdemir on Miosga - | then comes a "but"
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“The car of the future is electric,” says Cem Özdemir on Miosga - | then follows a “but”
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“The car of the future is electric,” says Cem Özdemir on Miosga - | then ...
"The car of the future is electric," says Cem Özdemir on Miosga - | then follows a "but"
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"The car of the future is electric," says Cem Özdemir on Miosga - | then a "but" follows
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“The car of the future is electric,” says Cem Özdemir at Miosga – followed by a “but”
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“Caren Miosga”: “The AfD has become a party of hope,” says de Maizière: “Caren Miosga” was discussing the political turning point in Saxony-Anhalt ...
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“Caren Miosga”: “The AfD has become a party of hope,” says de Maizière
Key FactsMiosga Panel Seeks Reasons for AfD Success in Saxony-Anhalt
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stern.de
  • In Saxony-Anhalt’s state election, the AfD won 44 percent; it probably failed to secure an absolute majority.

  • Tino Chrupalla nevertheless advocated a government led by Ulrich Siegmund, although Siegmund previously wanted to become premier only with an absolute majority.

  • Giovanni di Lorenzo attributed the result not solely to global right-wing populism, but also to domestic failures, particularly concerning migration.

  • Vera Wolfskämpf reported that AfD voters cited low pensions, limited wealth, and perceived unfair social distribution as problems.
  • As long as politics does not take this seriously, it will keep making the AfD stronger and stronger.
    Giovanni di Lorenzo, Editor-in-Chief of Die Zeit, during a discussion on the AfD's rise
The CDU/CSU reacts to the bitter defeat in Saxony-Anhalt.: Thorsten Frei tries to downplay the AfD victory on Maybrit Illner's show. Thomas de Maizière is ...
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The CDU/CSU reacts to the bitter defeat in Saxony-Anhalt.
Risk analyst raises alarm with Miosga: "We have been in the crosshairs of hybrid attacks from Russia for many years"
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Risk analyst raises alarm with Miosga:
Key FactsNico Lange warns of Russia’s hybrid warfare
Aug 31, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
  • Nico Lange says Germany has been in the crosshairs of hybrid attacks from Russia for years.

  • On August 4, an explosive drone was found at Leipzig Airport; it did not explode and targeted a Ukrainian military aircraft.

  • Wolfgang Schmidt stresses that Russia’s responsibility remains unclear and investigations led by the Federal Prosecutor General should not be jeopardized.

  • Hanna Notte advocates expelling Russian diplomats and expanding sanctions, but doubts they would sufficiently stop hybrid warfare.
  • Germany has moved further into the crosshairs of hybrid attackers. This is shown not least by the August 4 attack at Leipzig airport. Attackers are increasingly willing to cause damage, even injuries and deaths. The government is placing a price on the authors of hybrid attacks. They will pay for it.
    Friedrich Merz, Chancellor, warned that Germany is in the crosshairs of hybrid attackers, referring to Russia's hybrid aggression and the Leipzig airport incident.
State Elections in Saxony-Anhalt: Which Channels Are Covering - | and How?: All of Germany is watching the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt on September 6th ...
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State Elections in Saxony-Anhalt: Which Channels Are Covering - | and How?
“Virtually a Different Republic”: Laschet Explains the Impact of the AfD on Saxony-Anhalt—and Mentions “the Worst Part”
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“Virtually a Different Republic”: Laschet Explains the Impact of the AfD ...
Key FactsLaschet explains CDU rejection of coalition with AfD
Aug 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
  • On Caren Miosga’s ARD talk show on 23 August, Laschet ruled out CDU cooperation with the AfD; Infratest-dimap put the AfD at 41 percent in Saxony-Anhalt two weeks before the election.

  • As justification, Laschet said that, in his account, the AfD wanted to terminate state-church treaties, abolish public broadcasting and dissolve the Federal Agency for Civic Education.

  • At its 2018 federal party conference in Hamburg, the CDU rejected coalitions and any form of cooperation with the AfD without using the term firewall.

  • The resolution came under pressure in 2026 after the CDU’s Mittelstandsunion in Brandenburg sought its repeal in July, Sven Schulze called the debate obstructive and Friedrich Merz distanced himself from the term but not the substantive rejection.
  • not because all are Nazis, not because all voters are Nazis
    Armin Laschet, CDU politician, said on the ARD talk show with Caren Miosga, explaining why the CDU would not form a coalition with the AfD.
Away from the SPD: State leader Schwesig pulls an Özdemir: The government is faltering. Everything is getting more expensive: energy, food, rent ...
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Away from the SPD: State leader Schwesig pulls an Özdemir
Key FactsSchwesig Rejects Relief Bonus, Silent on Schröder Role
May 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
  • The Bundesrat halted the voluntary €1000 relief payment as many businesses cannot afford the cost amid rising energy prices.

  • Schwesig labels the federal government's approach unprofessional and calls for a comprehensive package including tax and social reforms.

  • She advocates for permanent tax relief targeting incomes up to €3000 instead of a one-time payment.

  • Schwesig declined to comment on Putin’s suggestion to appoint Schröder as mediator, deferring such decisions to Chancellor Merz.
  • That is a decision about who conducts talks, whether talks should be held that President Zelensky can discuss with the European government partners. That would then be Chancellor Merz, and I will not make any remarks from the sidelines.
    Manuela Schwesig; ARD Talk with Caren Miosga, discussing Putin's proposal to appoint Schröder as mediator – remark about not commenting
Dispute with Trump, withdrawal of 5,000 troops – Merz insists on one thing: “There is no connection”
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Dispute with Trump, withdrawal of 5,000 troops – Merz insists on one ...
Caren Miosga with Gauck: Iran, Democracy, and Right-Wing Populism: Joachim Gauck speaks plainly to Caren Miosga: He compares Germany to an overweight man who ...
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Caren Miosga with Gauck: Iran, Democracy, and Right-Wing Populism
Green Party leader claims success for herself, that's ridiculous: Cem Özdemir wins the election in Baden-Württemberg. On “Caren Miosga,” the Green Party ...
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Green Party leader claims success for herself, that's ridiculous
Key FactsGreen Party Victory and Campaign Controversies
Mar 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: berliner-zeitung.de
  • The Greens narrowly won the Baden-Württemberg state election with 30.3 percent ahead of the CDU.

  • Cem Özdemir's comeback was praised while CDU leaders and a journalist admitted to strategic missteps.

  • Diverging views within the Greens, especially between Brantner and Özdemir, drew criticism during the ARD broadcast.

  • A controversial video featuring CDU candidate Hagel triggered debate about campaign tactics shortly before the vote.
  • Since I am not getting an honest answer from Mrs. Brantner.
    Caren Miosga, moderator, in the ARD program addressing Robin Alexander directly.
Caren Miosga today with a roundtable discussion – guests and topics: On Sunday's ARD talk show “Caren Miosga,” the host welcomes Schleswig-Holstein's Minister ...
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Caren Miosga today with a roundtable discussion – guests and topics
Von Schirach puts Lang in her place at Miosga and takes on Merz: Lawyer and author Ferdinand von Schirach turns German politics upside down in "Caren Miosga" ...
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Von Schirach puts Lang in her place at Miosga and takes on Merz
Caren Miosga: Schularick sees major German car manufacturers disappear by 2030: Schularick criticizes the "backward-looking debate" about the struggling German ...
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Cem Özdemir: "In eastern Germany, there are places where you'll run into a huge problem."
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Cem Özdemir:
ARD talk show - | Topic and guests on Sunday with "Caren Miosga": On the ARD talk show "Caren Miosga," the presenter welcomes Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday ...
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ARD talk show - | Topic and guests on Sunday with
Union faction leader on “Caren Miosga”: Spahn calls Kirk's positions “very clear”
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Union faction leader on “Caren Miosga”: Spahn calls Kirk's positions “very ...
Pistorius at Miosga: "We are doing everything we can to defend ourselves": Over the next four years, Federal Defense Minister Pistorius wants to make the country ...
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Pistorius at Miosga:
Key FactsPistorius Pushes for Strong Army and United Europe
Jun 23, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Defense Minister Pistorius plans to make Germany combat-ready within four years by significantly strengthening the Bundeswehr by 2029.

  • NATO members agreed to raise defense spending to five percent of GDP, prompting unprecedented investments from Germany.

  • Pistorius views Iran as the region’s major threat and sees the destruction of its nuclear facilities as beneficial for Middle East stability.

  • Ahead of the NATO summit in The Hague, Pistorius highlights the need for European unity and steadfast commitment to collective defense.
  • We are doing everything to be able to defend ourselves.
    Boris Pistorius, Federal Minister of Defense, discusses Germany's readiness for defense in the context of the upcoming NATO summit.
"Negligent and irresponsible": Pistorius makes clear Bundeswehr announcement: On "Caren Miosga" on Sunday evening, Federal Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius ...
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Key FactsPistorius on Escalation and Germany’s Defense Readiness
Jun 23, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: berliner-zeitung.de
  • Boris Pistorius considers US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites potentially justified to prevent greater harm.

  • He stresses that destroying these sites could improve regional stability amid global peace pressures.

  • Pistorius insists Germany must be combat-ready by 2029 due to Russia’s ongoing military buildup.

  • The German military faces challenges reaching reservists because of inadequate personnel tracking systems.
  • This can initially be no good news, as it shows and proves that the world's peace order is currently under pressure everywhere.
    Boris Pistorius comments on the US bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities during the ZDF program Caren Miosga.
Miosga's government starts badly: | "Major discrepancy between campaigner Merz and Chancellor Merz"
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Miosga's government starts badly: |