OMH journalist on Ben Berndt's podcast "Unscripted": "A journalist is not an activist"
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Interview with Putin's chief negotiator: "Berlin and Moscow could form one of the strongest economic powers of all time"
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Paid articlePaywall No pipeline for Putin: No one can bypass Beijing anymore: Two wars, one winner: While Trump is stuck in Iran and Putin in Ukraine, China's room for maneuver ...
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Key FactsTrump Reacts to Putin’s Tea with Xi Jinping
May 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- Trump remained composed about the private tea session between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing.
- Putin received a ceremonious welcome similar to Trump’s, but his visit carried more substantive diplomatic weight.
- Xi and Putin showcased unity against American policies, making subtle criticisms of Trump’s presidency.
- Trump failed to specify outcomes from his discussions with Xi but praised the talks and hinted at a Boeing deal.
"I don’t know if the ceremony was quite as brilliant as mine," he told reporters. "I watched; we topped them."— Donald J. Trump, speaking to reporters after the ceremony in Beijing with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.
OpinionChabad Jewish Community Honors Elke Büdenbender: "Jewish Life Belongs at the Heart of Society"
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In the Name of Democracy: Europe's Authoritarian Temptation: The EU sees itself as the antithesis to dictatorial systems. But in the name of sovereignty and ...
berliner-zeitung.de/article/im-namen-der-demokratie-europas-autoritaere-versuchung-10035566
OpinionThe Pedagogical Republic of Germany: The modern subject doesn't kneel, he nods
berliner-zeitung.de/article/der-ewige-untertan-warum-und-ob-deutschland-demokratieunfaehig-ist-10035649
Schröder's proposal: Putin is doing what Merz should have done long ago: The Europeans are demanding a seat at the negotiating table to resolve the war in ...
berliner-zeitung.de/article/putin-nennt-schroeder-als-vermittler-warum-benennt-berlin-niemanden-10035488
Speech at DGB congress: Friedrich Merz calls for a concerted effort and is booed: The Chancellor is giving a speech at the Federal Congress of the German Trade ...
berliner-zeitung.de/article/rede-bei-dgb-kongress-friedrich-merz-fordert-kraftanstrengung-und-wird-ausgebuht-10035776
Key FactsMerz Urges Bold Social Reforms Amidst Union Resistance
May 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: hna.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: hna.de
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for significant social reforms to secure Germany's prosperity over the long term.
- His proposals on pension reform and working hours sparked whistles, boos, and laughter from union delegates.
- Merz justified the reforms by citing demographic and mathematical challenges but assured that pension cuts are not planned.
- The CDU leader urged unions to actively participate in finding joint pathways to advance the country’s future.
We can't just keep going the way we have for the last 20 years.— Friedrich Merz; speech at the DGB Congress in Berlin, urging the unions to engage constructively in the reform agenda.
Money laundering in Ukraine: Investigation into Zelenskyy’s former confidant Andriy Yermak
berliner-zeitung.de/article/geldwaesche-in-der-ukraine-ermittlungen-gegen-selenskyjs-ex-vertrauten-andrij-jermak-10035731
Historic victory in Mainz: Marie-Louise Eta wins for the first time as head coach
berliner-zeitung.de/article/historischer-sieg-in-mainz-marie-louise-eta-gewinnt-erstmals-als-cheftrainerin-10035357
Will Hertha's wonderkid Kennet Eichhorn stay after all? Leitl hints at a change of heart
berliner-zeitung.de/article/bleibt-hertha-wunderkind-kennet-eichhorn-doch-leitl-deutet-wende-an-10035432
Key FactsYoungest Scorer Pushes Fürth Closer to Relegation
May 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sportschau.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sportschau.de
- Kennet Eichhorn scored in the 55th minute for Hertha BSC, becoming the youngest ever scorer in the 2nd Bundesliga at age 16.
- Hertha played over an hour with ten men after Josip Brekalo received a red card in the 32nd minute but maintained their lead.
- Michael Cuisance extended the lead to 2-0 in the 83rd minute before Noel Futkeu's late goal in the 88th minute.
- Fürth remains in 17th place with 34 points and must secure a win against Fortuna Düsseldorf in the last round to stay up.
Fewer asylum seekers in Germany: Number of first-time arrivals almost halved: The number of asylum seekers living in Germany is declining for the first time in a ...
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Farewell at the Alte Försterei: Ailien Poese takes off her cap to the fans: 100,000 spectator mark broken and wistful players: Despite the defeat against ...
berliner-zeitung.de/article/abschied-an-der-alten-foersterei-ailien-poese-zieht-die-kappe-vor-den-fans-10035395
The new world order: Why Europe still hasn't understood the Iran war: This Iran war is not a regional conflict. China is stockpiling 1.4 billion barrels of ...
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Paid articlePaywall Magyar after the change of power: The calm before the next storm: After an entire generation grew up with Orbán, the hour of his successor Magyar has now arrived ...
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Key FactsHungary’s Historic Shift Marks New Government Era
May 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euronews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euronews.com
- Péter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister, concluding 16 years of Viktor Orbán’s leadership.
- His Tisza party achieved an outright majority with 141 seats in the 199-member National Assembly.
- Magyar urged high-ranking officials from the previous regime, including President Tamás Sulyok, to step down by May 31.
- Ágnes Forsthoffer, new parliamentary speaker, reinstated the EU flag and announced a celebratory event marking the political transition.
"I will not rule over Hungary, I will serve my homeland. However, there can be no new beginning without reconciliation, and no reconciliation without justice."— Péter Magyar, newly sworn-in Hungarian prime minister, in his oath speech
Statistics: More than one in nine people in Germany live in insufficient living space
berliner-zeitung.de/article/statistik-mehr-als-jeder-neunte-in-deutschland-lebt-auf-zu-wenig-wohnraum-10035718
Die Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate sollen sich aktiv an den militärischen Angriffen gegen den Iran beteiligt haben. Laut einem Medienbericht traf eine Attacke ... Show more
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius arrives in Ukraine for talks: Boris Pistorius (SPD) is in the Ukrainian capital on Monday. He will be holding talks there about ...
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Key FactsGermany and Ukraine Forge Long-Term Defense Partnership
May 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nordot.app
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nordot.app
- Defense Ministers Boris Pistorius and Mykhailo Fedorov announced a strategic shift toward collaborative development of advanced weapons systems.
- The partnership prioritizes cutting-edge unmanned systems capable of deep strike operations beyond enemy lines.
- A cooperation agreement under the 'Brave One' platform aims to foster innovation and establish joint ventures.
- Germany is also promoting private sector investment in Ukraine's defense industry while backing missile and drone deliveries.
We are strategic partners. On the one hand, we continue to support you in your defensive struggle, but on the other we are increasingly building a structured, long-term partnership to be reckoned with.— Boris Pistorius, German Defence Minister, said in Kiev during a press conference with Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Why the coaching change at 1. FC Union Berlin "hurts" Urs Fischer: Urs Fischer spoke on Friday about the upcoming match against his former club, Union Berlin ...
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Paid articlePaywall Taiwo Awoniyi's big day: Former Union striker sinks Chelsea: Spät in dieser Saison scheint bei Taiwo Awoniyi der Knoten geplatzt zu sein ...
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Paid articlePaywall Tesla prevails against a phalanx of unions, VW, and the Western press: Tesla continues to show resilience. Sales figures are rising again. This is good for the ...
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Reactions to the Union victory: "I'm glad the season is now coming to an end"
berliner-zeitung.de/article/die-stimmen-zum-union-sieg-ich-bin-froh-dass-die-saison-jetzt-zu-ende-geht-10035439
Pistorius considers Putin's statements on the end of the war to be a deception
berliner-zeitung.de/article/pistorius-haelt-putins-aussagen-zu-kriegsende-fuer-taeuschungsmanoever-10035651
Leaner, more transparent, more East German: Saxony-Anhalt presents reform ideas for public broadcasting
berliner-zeitung.de/article/oerr-enquete-kommission-sachsen-anhalt-stabile-beitraege-mehr-transparenz-und-schlankere-strukturen-10035474
Paid articlePaywall Hertha's Dudziak: After the comeback, an uncertain future begins: Jeremy Dudziak fought his way back into professional football after hip surgery ...
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BSW supports former Chancellor as mediator: "The East should stand up for Schröder"
berliner-zeitung.de/article/bsw-im-osten-fuer-schroeder-als-vermittler-10035542
Trump's China trip: Elon Musk, Apple CEO Tim Cook, and BlackRock CEO Larry Fink are accompanying him
berliner-zeitung.de/article/trumps-china-reise-musk-apple-chef-cook-und-blackrock-boss-fink-fliegen-mit-10035710
How Bärbel Bas exacerbates the SPD's credibility crisis with one sentence: How Labor Minister Bärbel Bas stumbles on the question of whether there is ...
berliner-zeitung.de/article/wie-baerbel-bas-mit-einem-satz-die-glaubwuerdigkeitskrise-der-spd-verschaerft-10035454
PRÜF demo Magdeburg: 1,500 people celebrate democracy: At the third PRÜF demo on Saturday in Magdeburg, loud resistance against right-wing extremism combined ...
berliner-zeitung.de/article/pruef-demo-magdeburg-1500-menschen-feiern-demokratie-10035528
Christian Schmidt and the Failure of Foreign Administration in Bosnia: With the High Representative's withdrawal, Western control over Bosnia is faltering ...
berliner-zeitung.de/article/christian-schmidt-und-das-scheitern-der-fremdverwaltung-in-bosnien-10035476
Paid articlePaywall Minister-President Sven Schulze wants to compel the unemployed to work in the harvest
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Toni Leistner: "Berlin is blue and white" - | a sentence that strikes a chord with Union
berliner-zeitung.de/article/toni-leistner-berlin-ist-blau-weiss-ein-satz-der-union-ins-herz-trifft-10035445
The SPD has shown how it's done: How firewalls can ruin parties - | the CDU/CSU should be careful
berliner-zeitung.de/article/die-spd-hat-es-vorgemacht-wie-brandmauern-parteien-ruinieren-koennen-die-union-sollte-aufpassen-10035564
René Stadtkewitz: AfD candidate wins mayoral election in Brandenburg for the first time
berliner-zeitung.de/article/rene-stadtkewitz-afd-kandidat-gewinnt-erstmals-bei-buergermeisterwahl-in-brandenburg-10035440
ARD program Caren Miosga: Manuela Schwesig sharply criticizes the SPD: The Minister-President of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania sharply criticizes the government ...
berliner-zeitung.de/article/ard-sendung-caren-miosga-manuela-schwesig-kritisiert-die-spd-scharf-10035452
Key FactsSchwesig Rejects Relief Bonus, Silent on Schröder Role
May 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
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
Russia's ambassador to the BSW: "We didn't start this war": Moskau und Washington reden miteinander, aber Berlin verweigert den Dialog ...
berliner-zeitung.de/article/russlands-botschafter-beim-bsw-wir-haben-diesen-krieg-nicht-angefangen-10035392
Arctic LNG 2: New Russian tanker loads LNG despite US sanctions: A new LNG tanker under the Russian flag apparently docked at a storage platform for Arctic LNG 2 ...
berliner-zeitung.de/article/arctic-lng-2-neuer-russland-tanker-laedt-lng-trotz-us-sanktionen-10035501
1000 euro bonus - | and what else? Germany is discussing things out of touch with reality
berliner-zeitung.de/article/1000-euro-praemie-und-sonst-deutschland-diskutiert-an-der-realitaet-vorbei-10035605
Esken Unrepentant: Unfiltered and Unscripted with Ben Over Höcke: Saskia Esken has lashed out at Bernd Höcke and podcaster Ben on multiple occasions ...
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Key FactsEsken Defends Advertising Boycott Against Berndt Podcast
May 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Saskia Esken called on companies to withdraw advertising from podcaster Benjamin Berndt due to his interview with Björn Höcke.
- She rejects accusations of censorship, clarifying that her boycott demand does not involve state suppression but targeted blacklisting.
- Esken cites Germany’s historical duty to oppose right-wing extremism, framing her stance as an obligation to antifascism.
- She reports receiving personal attacks and death threats online and states she will report such incidents to authorities.
Censorship is the suppression of press and freedom of expression by the state. Since I am not the state, but merely a member of the Bundestag, I therefore cannot impose censorship.— Saskia Esken, explaining that her actions regarding blacklisting are not censorship but an outreach to companies.
PCK Refinery Schwedt in Brandenburg: Federal government extends guarantee for employees
berliner-zeitung.de/article/wirtschaftsministerin-reiche-besucht-pck-raffinerie-schwedt-in-brandenburg-10035486
SPD lead candidate criticizes his own party: Krach calls on the federal government to rethink
berliner-zeitung.de/article/eigene-partei-teil-der-regierung-spitzenkandidat-der-berliner-spd-ruft-bundesregierung-zum-umdenken-auf-10035686
Strait of Hormuz: Tehran warns London and Paris against military action - | Macron backtracks
berliner-zeitung.de/article/strasse-von-hormus-teheran-warnt-london-und-paris-vor-militaereinsatz-macron-rudert-zurueck-10035443
Berlin: Klöckner and Nouripour want to stop the multi-million euro construction project on the banks of the Spree
berliner-zeitung.de/article/berlin-kloeckner-und-nouripour-wollen-millionen-bauprojekt-am-spreeufer-stoppen-10035416
Bavaria pulls ahead in startups – Giffey counters: “Berlin will not become an arms manufacturing hub”
berliner-zeitung.de/article/bayern-enteilt-bei-start-ups-giffey-kontert-berlin-wird-kein-ruestungsstandort-10035504
Following news of research on the hantavirus vaccine: Moderna stock skyrockets: The stock of mRNA specialist Moderna rose sharply after the company confirmed ...
berliner-zeitung.de/article/hinweis-forschung-hantavirus-impfung-moderna-aktie-steigt-10035273
US sanctions against Cuba: Why Berlin isn't protecting German companies: New US sanctions against Cuba also affect German companies. The Foreign Office ...
berliner-zeitung.de/article/washington-diktiert-berlin-schweigt-und-deutsche-unternehmen-zahlen-den-preis-10035590
Flugzeugabsturz in Namibia: Drei Deutsche unter den Toten: Nach dem Absturz eines Kleinflugzeugs in Namibia laufen die Ermittlungen zur Ursache ...
berliner-zeitung.de/article/flugzeugabsturz-in-namibia-drei-deutsche-unter-den-toten-10035616
Key FactsFatal Plane Crash in Namibia Claims Four German Lives
May 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
- A Cessna carrying four Germans crashed on Sunday around 11 a.m. during a scenic flight over Sossusvlei in Namibia.
- The deceased included three family members from Heilbronn and their German pilot, all of whom perished in the accident.
- The aircraft caught fire and was discovered Monday at 9:15 a.m.; the cause of the crash remains unknown.
- Namibia’s aviation authority is officially investigating the accident while the airline urges against speculation about the cause.
The accident is currently being officially investigated by the Directorate for Aircraft Accident Investigations (DAAI).— Willem de Wet, CEO of Desert Air, in a statement
Berlin School Reform: A Teacher Draws a Devastating Conclusion After 15 Years: The goal of the school structure reform was to provide the best possible support ...
berliner-zeitung.de/article/berliner-schulreform-eine-lehrerin-zieht-nach-15-jahren-eine-vernichtende-bilanz-10034624
OpinionForget the Olympic criticism: Celebrate Berlin's golden bridge over the Brandenburg Gate!
berliner-zeitung.de/article/vergesst-die-olympia-kritik-feiert-berlins-goldene-bruecke-uebers-brandenburger-tor-10034872
If Kim Jong-un is killed: North Korea reportedly enshrines nuclear strike in constitution
berliner-zeitung.de/article/bei-toetung-von-kim-jong-un-nordkorea-verankert-wohl-atomschlag-in-der-verfassung-10035361
Key FactsNorth Korea’s Nuclear Retaliation Triggered by Attack on Kim
May 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
- North Korea amended its constitution to require an automatic nuclear retaliation if leader Kim Jong Un is killed or incapacitated in an attack.
- This change responds to South Korea’s 'Kill Chain' plan aimed at eliminating North Korean leadership in crises.
- A 2022 law allows delegation of nuclear command if the leadership is under attack, shifting deterrence from defensive to offensive.
- North Korea has significantly expanded its military capabilities since 2019, while diplomatic talks with the US and South Korea have largely ceased.
Therefore, I am also very skeptical about resuming this summit diplomacy— Eric Ballbach, North Korea expert, commenting for ZDFheute live
Jan, gender stars are sacred, but 187 euros for people with disabilities don’t matter? A take on ZDF Magazin Royale
berliner-zeitung.de/article/jan-gendersternchen-sind-dir-heilig-aber-187-euro-fuer-behinderte-waren-egal-10035431
Meeting in Moscow: Putin assures Fico energy supply to Slovakia: The Slovak prime minister was the only EU head of government to attend the Victory Day ...
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Key FactsFico Defies EU with Moscow Victory Day Visit
May 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kyivpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kyivpost.com
- Robert Fico called himself the EU’s ‘black sheep’ for visiting Moscow against the bloc’s unified stance on Russia.
- He laid flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and planned to speak with Vladimir Putin and deliver messages from European politicians.
- Opposing military aid to Ukraine, Fico promoted dialogue and negotiations as the primary means to end the conflict.
- His trip was met with backlash as Poland and Baltic states denied airspace access, while EU leaders stress dialogue only at an appropriate time.
In the EU, there is always some black sheep. So I belong to this flock.— Robert Fico, Slovak Prime Minister, during a visit to Moscow, explaining his stance on EU unity
Asia feels it first: Energy crisis drives food prices up worldwide: Asia is reacting with emergency measures; in Iran, food is becoming unaffordable for many ...
berliner-zeitung.de/article/zweite-welle-der-energiekrise-trifft-asien-auch-deutschland-bald-betroffen-10035468
A Woman in the Bundesliga: It Was Only Natural That the East Would Lead the Way: Marie-Louise Eta has secured an eighth Bundesliga season for 1. FC Union Berlin ...
berliner-zeitung.de/article/eine-frau-in-der-bundesliga-war-doch-klar-dass-der-osten-vorreiter-ist-10034617
Trump: Ceasefire with Iran is "on life support": Talks between the US and Iran have stalled again. Following new demands from Iran, Donald Trump says the ...
berliner-zeitung.de/article/trump-waffenruhe-mit-dem-iran-haengt-am-tropf-10035705
For the first time in a long time, hope is growing for progress in the Ukraine war. New pronouncements from Moscow and pressure from Washington are fueling ... Show more
Saxon Ministry refused to answer questions about clinic: Greens sue: Because the Ministry of Social Affairs only partially answered questions about the closed ...
berliner-zeitung.de/article/saechsisches-ministerium-verweigerte-antworten-zu-klinik-gruene-klagen-10035512
ESC 2026: One country pulls ahead in the betting odds - | Germany only an outsider
berliner-zeitung.de/article/esc-2026-finnland-zieht-in-den-wettquoten-davon-deutschland-nur-aussenseiter-10035398
“Anti-Russian remarks”: Kremlin criticizes Armenia after statements by Zelenskyy: Russia accuses Armenia of providing Ukrainian President Zelenskyy with a ...
berliner-zeitung.de/article/antirussische-aeusserungen-kreml-kritisiert-armenien-nach-aussagen-von-selenskyj-10035403
Tomahawk cruise missiles: Berlin makes a new attempt to buy from the USA - | Report
berliner-zeitung.de/article/berlin-nimmt-neuen-anlauf-fuer-kauf-von-amerikanischen-tomahawk-marschflugkoerpern-10035339
Key FactsGermany Seeks Purchase of Tomahawk Cruise Missiles
May 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- The German government is pursuing the acquisition of Tomahawk missiles and the associated Typhon launcher despite US rejection of stationing them in Germany.
- Defense Minister Boris Pistorius plans a trip to Washington to advocate for the purchase of these long-range systems.
- The missiles were intended as a temporary solution until Europe develops its own long-range capabilities.
- US missile stocks have been heavily depleted due to the Iran conflict, limiting immediate availability.
"Better control of activities": Estonia admonishes Ukraine after drone incidents: After several incidents involving Ukrainian drones in the airspace of Baltic ...
berliner-zeitung.de/article/estland-verlangt-von-ukraine-bessere-kontrolle-ueber-drohnen-10035346
Hendrik Wüst's armored Audi too heavy: Theodor Heuss Bridge closed for the Minister-President
berliner-zeitung.de/article/hendrik-wuests-panzer-audi-zu-schwer-theodor-heuss-bruecke-fuer-ministerpraesidenten-gesperrt-10035372
Media: Former Justice Minister indicted in Poland spotted in the USA: Former Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro was reportedly seen in the USA ...
berliner-zeitung.de/article/medien-in-polen-angeklagter-ex-justizminister-aus-ungarn-in-die-usa-geflohen-10035421
Emigration in numbers: Where most Germans live in Europe: Two countries are particularly popular with Germans. A new analysis by the Federal Statistical Office ...
berliner-zeitung.de/article/auswanderung-in-zahlen-wo-in-europa-die-meisten-deutschen-leben-10035626
Trotz des geplanten LNG-Aus ab 2027 importiert die EU Rekordmengen aus Russlands Yamal-Anlage. Europa bleibt laut Umweltschützern logistisches Rückgrat des ... Show more
Berlin says no: Why “car-free” and “ad-free” are clearly failing: Berlin says no to “car-free” and “ad-free”—both referendums flopped. The logic of bans instead ...
berliner-zeitung.de/article/berlin-sagt-nein-warum-autofrei-und-werbefrei-deutlich-scheitern-10035297
OpinionThe war and the Russians: Perhaps the “East German mindset” is rooted in life experiences
berliner-zeitung.de/article/ueber-den-krieg-moeglicherweise-ist-das-ossi-denken-gewachsen-aus-einer-lebensgeschichte-10030697
After drone incident: Latvia's Defense Minister resigns: Following a drone incident in Latvia, Defense Minister Andris Sprūds is resigning ...
berliner-zeitung.de/article/nach-drohnenvorfall-lettlands-verteidigungsminister-tritt-zurueck-10035429
Against market opening: US industry warns Trump about Chinese cars: China's car exports are rising, while its domestic market is weakening. In Washington ...
berliner-zeitung.de/article/gegen-marktoeffnung-us-industrie-warnt-trump-vor-chinesischen-autos-10035467
Iran War: Oil Prices Continue to Rise After Trump’s Rejection of Tehran’s Offer—A Saudi Company Benefits
berliner-zeitung.de/article/iran-krieg-oelpreis-zieht-nach-trumps-absage-an-teheran-weiter-an-ein-saudischer-konzern-profitiert-10035450
Putin: Ukraine war "is nearing its end".: Russian President Vladimir Putin comments on a possible end to the Ukraine war. He also names a preferred partner for ...
berliner-zeitung.de/article/putin-zu-ukraine-krieg-neigt-sich-dem-ende-zu-10035333
OpinionIf the elites don't speak, who will? German-Russian Economic Dialogue in Grimma
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Iran war depletes global oil reserves at record speed: How long will the reserves last before oil becomes scarce at the pumps and airports? US analysts name ...
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Key FactsAfD Leads as Government Parties Lose Support
May 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: berliner-zeitung.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: berliner-zeitung.de
- The AfD remains the strongest party with 28 percent, significantly ahead of the Union, which dropped to 23 percent.
- Union and SPD together now total 36 percent, having lost about one-fifth of their voters since the February 2025 federal election.
- In North Rhine-Westphalia, the decline of governing parties continues, while the AfD more than tripled its vote share since 2022.
- Other parties like the Greens and Left remain steady at 13 and 11 percent, with FDP and BSW each at three percent.
If this trend solidifies, Germany faces a massive shift in the balance of political power.— Hermann Binkert, INSA chief, commenting on the current INSA Sunday trend for Berliner Zeitung.
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