Jens Spahn resigns as chairman of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group: His resignation letter in full
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Key FactsJens Spahn Steps Down Amid Political Turmoil
53 min ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Jens Spahn resigned from his role as CDU/CSU parliamentary group leader following mounting pressure related to a surrogacy controversy.
- Friedrich Merz called the resignation necessary and plans to finalize Spahn’s successor before his upcoming vacation at the end of July.
- Wolfgang Bosbach praised Spahn’s difficult but crucial decision to protect the party’s credibility ahead of regional elections.
- CSU parliamentary leader Alexander Hoffmann temporarily assumed leadership, assuring the Union’s continued operational capability until a new chair is elected.
I am also personally glad for Jens Spahn that he left this office of his own accord.— Wolfgang Bosbach, CDU politician, in an interview with WELT TV; reaction to Jens Spahn's resignation
Bonde questions free student tickets and free school meals in Berlin: Senator for Transport Bonde wants to examine whether all students really need a free ...
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AfD wants to terminate the MDR state treaty: What consequences would that have?: The AfD in Saxony-Anhalt is demanding a fundamental restructuring of public ...
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Kasupke is looking forward to the World Cup final: Kasupke tells it like it is
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Kate Bush fans dance together worldwide - | also in Berlin: Participants dance at the "Wuthering Heights Day" dance event in Görlitzer Park.
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Arson attack in Adlershof: Suspects resist the analysis of cell phones: Im März wurden bei einer Razzia mehrere Geräte beschlagnahmt. Vier Personen stehen im ...
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July 20, 1944: Descendants of resistance fighters warn against the AfD: July 20, 1944: The damage at the "Wolf's Lair" headquarters. Colonel Claus Schenk ...
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Paid articlePaywallOpinionWhile Berlin sleeps, Pankow shows how the energy transition works: Wind turbines are considered one of the most climate-friendly methods of generating ...
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BVG to expand surveillance with new cameras: BVG has expanded video surveillance, especially at the Schloßstraße subway station. (Archive image)
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ZDF "Politbarometer": Government loses support - | Greens and Left Party overtake SPD
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Key FactsGreens and Left Surpass SPD in Latest Poll
1 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Both the Greens and the Left gained two percentage points and overtook the SPD in the latest survey.
- The AfD remains the strongest party at 27 percent despite losing one point since the last poll.
- Most Germans view the government's reform policies and coalition cooperation negatively.
- Only 12 percent consider the distribution of reform burdens fair, whereas 81 percent disagree.
Andy Burnham new leader of the Labour Party: Andy Burnham arrives at the Labour Party's special conference to elect the party leader.
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Key FactsKeir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister
Jun 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thesun.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thesun.co.uk
- Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour leader and Prime Minister following months of party dissent and loss of support.
- Andy Burnham, former Greater Manchester Mayor, emerged as the leading candidate and secured backing from many Labour MPs.
- Labour leadership nominations open on July 9, with the new leader expected to assume office by mid-July before Parliament reconvenes.
- Despite internal party conflict and calls for a general election, Labour maintains a substantial Commons majority, ensuring government continuity.
Every decision I’ve taken has been about putting the country I love first, that is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party. I have spoken to His Majesty the King this morning to inform him of my decision.— Sir Keir Starmer, addressing the nation outside Downing Street as he resigns
Trend continues: Fewer refugees are coming to Berlin: Accommodating refugees costs a lot of money in Berlin, as in other municipalities. (Archive photo)
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Multilingualism in schools in North Rhine-Westphalia: Will exams be in Arabic or Turkish?
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"Partial setbacks": What parties want to do against queerphobia in Berlin: Many queer people in Berlin don't feel safe. (Symbolic image)
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"We won't be driven away" - | First specialist center for digital queerphobic violence
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Paid articlePaywall "Is this a ruin now?": Illner grills Warken's healthcare reform: Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) had to defend her healthcare reform on Maybrit ...
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Mr. Worldwide aka @pitbull absolutely nailed it at @lollapaloozade. 🔥
DDR-Hymne: AfD löscht Posts – Stauffenberg-Enkel erhebt schwere Vorwürfe: Bei einer Veranstaltung in Dessau-Roßlau singen die AfD-Politiker Chrupalla und ...
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Key FactsAfD Employs East German Symbols in Campaign Tactics
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: faz.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: faz.net
- At a campaign event in Dessau-Roßlau, cabaret artist Uwe Steimle led the singing of the East German national anthem alongside AfD leader Tino Chrupalla and top candidate Ulrich Siegmund.
- The AfD deliberately uses East German symbols and nostalgia to cultivate a sense of pride and longing among eastern German voters.
- The party faces criticism for glorifying socialism despite its anti-communist stance and for embracing the anthem without expressing any disapproval.
- Prosecutors in Dessau-Roßlau have opened an investigation into Steimle over threats of serious crimes linked to his political statements at the event.
then we'll put her up against the wall— Uwe Steimle, at an AfD event in Dessau-Roßlau, commenting on the Merkel portrait during a discussion
Sell-off in Neukölln: "People are being forced out of their neighborhoods": "Profit kills neighborhoods": Tenants fight for their homes. The apartment building ...
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Paid articlePaywall Berlin lake as a sex meeting place? "Not a crime in itself": The sun sets over Lake Habermann in Marzahn-Hellersdorf. The meeting place is also popular with the ...
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We're at Lollapalooza! 🎉 First things first: Ride the Ferris wheel 🎡. Would you go high up too, or do you prefer to stay on solid ground? 🤔
Deutsche Bahn faces competition: Federal Network Agency clears the way for Italo: Deutsche Bahn will face competition from Italo on several important ICE routes ...
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Water in the Upper Havel is becoming scarce - | Berlin does not restrict water use
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Paid articlePaywall OpinionIs Spahn's baby plunging the CDU into a new crisis?: Jens Spahn and his husband Daniel Funke share their joy with this selfie: They have become parents.
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RAW site in Friedrichshain: The future of one of Berlin's most famous cultural venues remains uncertain. Since mid-June, several businesses ... Show more
"I could hardly believe it": How a Berlin woman suddenly became a millionaire: Luxushaus-Gewinnerin Antje während eines Interviews vor ihrem Haus in ...
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Paid articlePaywall Trump warns of voter fraud - | his own intelligence files contradict him: US President Donald Trump on Thursday evening during his address to the nation in the ...
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Berlin street cleaning: How often does the BSR have to sweep in front of your house?
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Key FactsFrance's New Legal Framework for Assisted Dying
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzz.ch
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzz.ch
- The French parliament passed legislation enabling assisted suicide and, in certain cases, active euthanasia for terminally ill patients.
- Each application must be reviewed by a multidisciplinary panel, and medical professionals can refuse participation on conscience grounds.
- Eligibility is limited to adults with severe, incurable illnesses who can express informed consent; those with solely mental disorders are excluded.
- The Constitutional Council will review the law, while critics warn of ethical risks and possible pressure on vulnerable groups.
With seriousness, humility, and in full respect of our democracy, this promise is now fulfilled.— Emmanuel Macron, after the vote, in a post on X (formerly Twitter)
The special gift: 15-year-olds make a bouquet of flowers with senior citizens: In the creative space of the Kiezklub Allende in Köpenick: Neele Hennig (left) and ...
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Subway, commuter rail, bus: Here are the new vehicles and how to recognize them: The launch of the "Urbanliner" was celebrated with great fanfare this week.
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Paid articlePaywallKey FactsReiche Softens Energy Laws, Extends Solar Support
13 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesspiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesspiegel.de
- Economics Minister Katherina Reiche revised her proposals by presenting moderated drafts for the grid package and EEG reform.
- Capacity-limited grid zones remain, but compensation payments during shutdowns will only be partially reduced.
- Subsidies for small solar installations will end but include a limited transition payment valid through 2029 to support direct marketing.
- The drafts are now under review by federal states and associations before being submitted to the cabinet for approval.
The Pride Weekend of CSD Berlin takes place on July 24th and 25th - | with a stage program on both days. Who of you will we see? 🏳️🌈 💜💙🩵💚💛🧡❤️🩷
Where popcorn can be more than just sweet or salty: Christopher Peter, André Göbel and Lucie Krautien (from left) are the founders of “Knalle”.
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Paid articlePaywallWill parking become expensive? This is what awaits drivers in southeast Berlin: On a weekday, cars are parked bumper to bumper on Dammweg in Plänterwald ...
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Paid articlePaywallEnjoying Berlin: A Nordic menu with a touch of Asia: Also: How Knalle Popcorn became a huge success +++ A visit to Jana Müller's distillery in Brandenburg ...
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Terror protection at Breitscheidplatz: "Must be appropriate for the square": The mayor of the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district, Kirstin Bauch ...
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"Chuan Garden": Fiery dining experience on Torstraße: Elegantly designed: The "Chuan Garden" with Sichuan cuisine.
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Paid articlePaywallThe difference lies in the name: What the correct Edeka is called: Moderator Jörg Thadeusz.
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Paid articlePaywallRental cars at home and abroad: Beware of these expensive traps: Car rental booths at Palma de Mallorca Airport (stock photo).
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Paid articlePaywall Im Boulevard Berlin an der Schloßstraße zieht bald ein neues Freizeitangebot ein.
Auf ehemaligen Saturn-Flächen entsteht mit Boda Borg eine große ... Show more
OpinionWhy this Berlin church community deserves its own pastor: The citizens' initiative of Gatow is fighting for its own pastor.
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Paid articlePaywall 51-year-old from Berlin abuses girl on the internet - | three years in prison: One in four children experiences sexually motivated approaches online. In Berlin ...
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“Loxa” in Charlottenburg: The mania for fine dining: The Loxa team: Owner Panos Orfanos, chef Adar Kaplan Mor, sommelier Alex Koufus, Mardirsa Pappa ...
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Paid articlePaywall Merz gives second summer press conference as Chancellor: How does Merz fare at his summer press conference?
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Key FactsMerz Announces Major Reforms and EU Role Boost
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesspiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesspiegel.de
- Merz highlights completed reforms like healthcare stabilization while signaling upcoming changes in pension and care insurance sectors.
- He praises the cooperative work with SPD leaders and expresses confidence for the second half of 2026 despite potential sudden challenges.
- The Chancellor underlines Germany's special responsibility in the EU and aims to enhance the competitiveness of European industry through deeper integration.
- Merz remains hopeful to block AfD majorities in September state elections and plans to introduce a labor law reform by autumn.
Culture pessimists, doomsayers, whiners, naysayers, outraged critics: step aside! We will move forward with confidence and optimism, and we will bring our country back to the level it deserves.— Friedrich Merz, during the Summer press conference of the Bundespressekonferenz, addressing critics of the reform course after the coalition decision
Berlin is getting hundreds of new S-Bahn trains - | but there's a catch: The Berlin S-Bahn is getting new trains. But before that, things will get ...
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Key FactsMilitary Introduces Annual Testosterone Screening Program
4 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new program mandating annual testosterone testing for service members aged 30 and above.
- Younger service members can voluntarily participate and may receive testosterone replacement therapy if medically advised.
- The initiative aims to restore and enhance natural physical capabilities rather than provide artificial enhancements.
- Medical experts caution that testosterone therapy carries health risks and does not reverse aging or guarantee improved fitness.
And to meet that commitment today, I’m authorizing a new screening program for testosterone deficiency for our service members, ensuring you have the right testosterone levels to operate at your absolute best.— Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in a video shared on social media accompanying the HuffPost article