Transatlanticism is dead, only the EU hasn't noticed yet: While parts of Europe still cling to transatlantic relations, what Emmanuel Macron warned about years ...
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Trump threatens: Cuba should return to the bosom of the US empire: US Secretary of State Rubio would love to deliver the final blow to finally bring Cuba down ...
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The new Friday is here! This week's theme: "At our school, it's cool to be right-wing." Students, parents, and social workers describe how right-wing ... Show more
Issue 03/2026
Issue 03/2026
OpinionWithdrawal from 66 organizations: Trump shatters the world order: Women's rights, cultural promotion, peace, nature | and climate protection: Trump sabotages ...
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The film “Silent Friend” asks how plants perceive humans: Ginkgo as the hero.: Does your indoor geranium greet you with “hello” and sense when you're not feeling ...
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Basic income support: Why there is no outcry against the tightening of citizen's income
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SPD wants to reform inheritance tax: Three points of the FairInheritance concept are smart
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Basic income: Collecting bottles is a survival strategy: Wealthy people use tricks to avoid paying taxes. Instead of taking action, the authorities deprive a ...
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AfD: Does Carinthia under the FPÖ show what East Germany needs to prepare for?: The right-wing populist FPÖ dominated the Austrian state of Carinthia for years ...
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OpinionNew housing cost regulations: What particularly worries me about basic income support
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OpinionMandatory vaccination, mask rulings, fake news? Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attacks Germany
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British government threatens to ban X: What could a ban look like?: The British media regulator is investigating whether Elon Musk's X violates digital laws ...
freitag.de/autoren/the-guardian/britische-regierung-droht-x-zu-verbieten-wie-koennte-ein-verbot-aussehen
Starlink in Iran: Users risk their lives for internet access: Once again, the Iranian government cuts off the internet because of the protests ...
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Coup in Iran? Friedrich Merz seems to know more than he should say: Chancellor Friedrich Merz has made a bold prediction regarding Iran: He assumes that we are ...
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Strict Corona rules, then conscription: This generation knows no freedom: At the start of puberty, strict Covid measures were in place; now they are being ...
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Why is Merz visiting Halle? The East German chemical industry is in crisis: Friedrich Merz is attending the New Year's reception for businesses in Halle ...
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OpinionBerlin Theatre Meeting Selection 2026: A Tendency Towards Bourgeoisie: Historical epics and politically short-sighted productions: Our critic is not convinced by ...
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HBO Max: Back to Westeros and much more: HBO Max brings a new "Game of Thrones" spin-off, "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," to Germany. While fans rejoice ...
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Can Sven Schulze stop the AfD? The battle for Saxony-Anhalt begins now: In the midst of the AfD's surge in popularity, Minister-President Haseloff resigns ...
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OpinionInternational Law: How Realism Becomes Aiding and Abetting Power. A Critique of Herfried Münkler
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"Add blood and scars": How abuse requests to Grok escalated: The "Put a bikini on her" trend is mass digital abuse: In hundreds of thousands of requests ...
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Red Aid account closed: Does Trump's reach extend to the Göttingen Sparkasse?
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Aleppo under fire: "Islamist militias stormed our neighborhood": Massive fighting took place in Aleppo, and over 150,000 people are fleeing ...
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Unexpected dialogue with Trump: Gustavo Petro is not next: Colombian President Gustavo Petro is taking precautions to avoid being kidnapped like Nicolás Maduro - ...
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Take the Monroe Doctrine seriously: Close Ramstein, no US intermediate-range missiles
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Is Donald Trump considering a beheading strike against Ali Khamenei?: Possible scenarios for an intervention against the Islamic Republic carry considerable ...
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Are these Greenland films cliché - | or more real than we thought?: It wasn't long ago that Greenland was established as a backdrop for thriller plots ...
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Basic program: The Left Party's time for the nerds has come: The Left Party is starting the process for a new basic program. The opening conference briefly ...
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Syria: For the Kurds, the government troops are clearly "jihadists": A fragile ceasefire is in place in Aleppo after a week of fighting. Fears remain high that ...
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Hinterlandgang: Can rap save East German youth?: Between prefabricated housing and the provinces, village discos and canned beer, Hinterlandgang is emerging as a ...
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Art could save your life! Here's how it can make us happier and healthier: Whether you visit a museum, sing in a choir, or go to the theater: art can reduce ...
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OpinionPoptimism and hurt fan feelings: Are we witnessing the end of music criticism?: Any writer who dares to sharply criticize popular music today encounters at least ...
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Chaos researcher: "The power outage in Berlin was still manageable": How to minimize the risks of disasters in the future, and why we shouldn't rely on the ...
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"Busification" in Ukraine: How war speaks and what it doesn't want to hear: Heroes on the posters - | but the cell phone warns of the recruitment police ...
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OpinionAm I in yet or what? How Boris Becker's AOL advertising shaped Generation X: When Boris Becker went online: Technologically and socially, the fifties are a ...
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Between Stasi persecution and the yearning for freedom: The punk women of the GDR
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Martin Hossbach: "Every piece of music in a film crosses my desk": The perfect song in a film scene can create iconic moments. Martin Hossbach explains that ...
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Slavoj Žižek: Putin and Trump are liberating Ukraine/Venezuela to exploit them: What Trump is doing in Venezuela is typical colonialism, says the Slovenian ...
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The Minneapolis shootings are horrific and were predictable.: The fact that an ICE officer shot and killed a woman in broad daylight could spark even larger ...
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Green conspiracy theorists: How the Berlin blackout becomes a Putin conspiracy: Green detectives have picked up a hot Cyrillic lead: The Russians are behind the ...
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Key FactsBerlin Blackout Sparks Controversy Over Russian Involvement
5 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: freitag.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: freitag.de
- The Berlin power outage disrupted 45,000 households and 2,200 businesses, leading to sheltering needs and one confirmed death.
- Green party members argue the attack was a Russian operation, citing linguistic clues in the perpetrators’ claims.
- Mayor Kai Wegner faced criticism for playing tennis during the crisis rather than being present with affected citizens.
- Conflicts emerged among the attackers, with some denying Russian links and claiming climate protection motives.
Past actions must also be reconsidered, networks illuminated, and possible connections of the Vulkangruppe and other actors in and outside the country must be examined.— Konstantin von Notz, deputy parliamentary leader of the Greens in the Bundestag, calls for a comprehensive investigation into connections of extremist groups.
The five greatest albums by David Bowie: From Alien to Avant-garde: David Bowie was a master of transformation. On the 10th anniversary of his death ...
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Key FactsDavid Bowie’s Enduring Artistic Impact
4 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
- David Bowie passed away ten years ago, shortly after releasing his final album, Blackstar.
- His discography includes 26 studio albums, with some considered groundbreaking in the history of popular music.
- The 1980s marked a shift as Bowie moved from avant-garde innovator to mainstream pop figure with Let’s Dance.
- Up until his death in 2016, Bowie remained a revered cultural icon through works such as the musical Lazarus and Blackstar.
David’s friendship was the light of my life. I never met such a brilliant person. He was the best there is.— Iggy Pop on David Bowie, 2016.
More than Maduro's wife: Who is the kidnapped Cilia Flores de Maduro?: She is more than just Maduro's wife and co-defendant: Cilia Flores is the fighter ...
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OpinionWhether buying or conquering - | the USA will take over Greenland no matter what: It is impossible for NATO to exist as it has before after a US takeover of ...
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Key FactsDenmark and Greenland Reject US Control Threats
21 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Denmark and Greenland firmly oppose US claims and emphasize their unified status within the Kingdom of Denmark.
- The White House meeting aims to de-escalate the dispute and seek a diplomatic resolution to US security concerns.
- Greenlandic leaders have shifted focus from self-determination to strengthening ties with Denmark amid the crisis.
- President Trump dismisses Greenland's stance and considers military and financial measures to gain control.
We choose the Greenland we know today – as part of the Kingdom of Denmark.— Vivian Motzfeldt, Greenlandic minister, in a statement released by the Danish ambassador to the U.S. late on Tuesday.
Key FactsEU and Germany’s Double Standards on US Venezuela Strike
5 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: freitag.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: freitag.de
- Chancellor Merz delayed nearly a day before issuing a noncommittal statement on the US military operation in Venezuela.
- The EU responded with minimal remarks, prioritizing its transatlantic alliance over a firm legal stance.
- This selective approach reflects a longstanding political double standard regarding violations of international law based on strategic interests.
- Both Merz and EU diplomat Kallas refrain from condemning the attack to maintain US backing for the Ukraine conflict.
Boredom as a creativity booster: Why doing nothing is so incredibly important: Langeweile kann unangenehm sein, aber sie bietet Chancen, unsere Kreativität zu ...
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Will the German economy finally collapse in 2026? This is a question of power!: Decline or new beginning? After a long recession, it's becoming clear where ...
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Niederlande: Bürgermeister brauchen Polizeischutz, sobald sie Migranten helfen: Weiterhin stachelt die Wilders-Partei zum Protest gegen Asyl-Unterkünfte auf ...
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Iran: Is this the end for the Ayatollahs? And what role does the Shah's son play?
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The Vulkan Group attack was stupid. But what protest options remain for the radical left?
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Forgotten Balkan route: Marie-Janine Calic recalls the escape from the Nazis: While the West closed its borders, Yugoslavia took in tens of thousands of Jews ...
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Storm Elli and the snow: Is this climate change or just winter?: A winter storm brings heavy precipitation and traffic chaos. And the question: Where is climate ...
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EU/Mercosur: The Europe-wide veto of the disgruntled farmers has had its effect: France and Ireland are still against it. And yet, after decades of negotiations ...
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OpinionSnowstorm Elli brings back Corona feelings: SOS in the parents' chat: Extreme weather warning, no compulsory schooling, discretionary decision: Almost no one ...
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Noah Wyle in HBO series "The Pitt": Medical reality without hero myth: Noah Wyle is back in the emergency room: The actor, known as Dr. Carter from "ER ...
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OpinionSevere weather warning: Restrictions on train services, train-specific restrictions lifted, operating.
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US Imperialism 2.0: This is Donald Trump's long-term strategy: US President Donald Trump has shown in Venezuela that he can get his way anytime, anywhere ...
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Trigger points: What left-liberal discourse overlooks: In the past, discussions about division have focused too much on migration, gender, or climate protection ...
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US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker: Confrontation with Putin?: The US Coast Guard reportedly seized the Marinera in the Atlantic, a Russian-flagged oil tanker ...
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How Russia reacts to oil tanker seizure and US coup in Venezuela: US soldiers seize an oil tanker sailing under the Russian flag - | but Moscow reacts mildly ...
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Marine Le Pen also attends "La Bardot's" farewell in Saint-Tropez: She was a sex symbol and politically controversial: France says goodbye to film legend ...
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Key FactsChina’s Diplomat Advances Africa’s Trade and Influence
Jan 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s annual Africa mission focuses on enhancing access to strategic trade corridors in eastern and southern Africa.
- The itinerary includes Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, and Lesotho, highlighting emerging markets and vital logistic hubs.
- The visit marks the first Chinese foreign minister trip to Somalia in decades, reinforcing China’s presence near critical maritime routes.
- China promotes free trade in Lesotho by offering tariff-free access to its $19 trillion economy for the world’s poorest states.
OpinionEberswalde Sausage: Tönnies shuts down traditional East German company: With the closure of the Eberswalde sausage factory, more than just a traditional company ...
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Revenge in Iran: Panahi's film "A Simple Accident" on Oscar course: Iranian director Jafar Panahi has already won the Palme d'Or with "A Simple Accident ...
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Leïla Slimani: “Nostalgia is a luxury for white men”: The French-Moroccan author Leïla Slimani concludes her family trilogy with “Carry the Fire On ...
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Venezuela: The true story behind Trump's claim of "stolen oil": From US corporations of the 1920s to Trump's outright demands for access: Venezuela's ...
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The new Friday is here! This week's theme: "Who's next? Venezuela - | then Cuba and Greenland: How far will Trump's imperialism go?" Available ... Show more
Issue 02/2026
Issue 02/2026
Repression in Iran is intensifying, the protests are growing: Is Khamenei faltering?
freitag.de/autoren/der-freitag/die-repression-im-iran-wird-schaerfer-die-proteste-groesser-wackelt-khamenei
Glacier melt: Not just half of Greenland gone: New study: The climate crisis is expected to cause thousands of glaciers to disappear worldwide every year ...
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OpinionHistorian Jürgen Zimmerer: Venezuela attack is a relapse into dark times: The US intervention in Venezuela is based on theories of great powers and their spheres ...
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Opinion"There's no such thing as normal sex": 13 things a sex columnist has learned: Pamela Stephenson Connolly wrote the advice column "Sexual Healing" for 20 ...
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Trump could transfer Venezuela policy to Ukraine: Donald Trump could apply the principle of "compensatory reparations," which he invokes for the Venezuelan oil ...
freitag.de/autoren/lutz-herden/usa-das-venezolanisches-muster-ist-fuer-die-ukraine-alles-andere-als-irrelevant
January 6, 2021: The storming of the Capitol shakes the US system: The attempted coup culminates in the storming of the Capitol in Washington ...
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Rage bait is so 2025: How do you break out of the outrage spiral?: From Julian Reichelt's "Nius" to Markus Söder's Instagram: Provoking outrage generates ...
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Party platform: Membership boom forces the Left Party to realign: The Left Party is adopting a new party platform for the first time since 2011 – | the party has ...
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Why the US Democrats only half-heartedly criticize Trump's Venezuela attack: Even the Democrats don't reject military intervention in principle ...
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