Shrink the state, strengthen the economy: Germany's way out of the crisis: The state in Germany claims almost half of economic output for itself. In doing so ...
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Key Facts: High State Spending Stifles Germany's Economic Growth
Apr 19 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzz.ch
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzz.ch
- State expenditures in Germany account for nearly 50 percent of economic output, straining the private sector.
- Liberal economists advocate for cutting state spending to enhance economic dynamism.
- The federal budget expenditures for 2024 are estimated at 598 billion euros, with social transfers and subsidies being the largest categories.
- A uniform reduction of subsidies could facilitate tax cuts without further burdening the budget.
In the coalition negotiations, the Social Democrat has already given the Union parties a hard time. The NZZ has spoken to companions and political rivals of ... Show more
Paris is celebrating its transformation from traffic hell to a red-green idyll: Cities around the world have become independent political powers ... Show more
The Slovak Parliament has passed new NGO rules inspired by the infamous Russian spy law. The bill is evidence of Robert Fico's intention to intimidate and ... Show more
The original "trust in God" had to largely abdicate in the course of the Enlightenment. It was replaced by trust in human reason and reliability - | which ... Show more
@mrtoledano uses AI to create images of D-Day and builds on the legacy of world-famous war photographer Robert Capa. Is he allowed to do that? 👉 Research by ... Show more
Baby elephant at Zurich Zoo: Farha gives birth to a healthy calf: The birth proceeded without complications. However, Zurich Zoo is initially cautiously ...
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Swiss companies will face significant challenges in the coming months, and some may even get into trouble. What this means for politics.
Oliver Washington and the Accusation of Censorship: A Lesson in Narrative.: A Short Commentary.
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Ukraine War: What the end of the US peace attempts means: A short commentary.
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Caricature: Peter Gut
Recruit training has been criticized in recent years: it is said to be too lenient, and the young men have too much freedom ... Show more
Greenland's biggest Trump fan: From beacon of hope to outcast: Three months have passed since he welcomed Donald Trump Jr. at Nuuk Airport ...
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Gisbert Brunner is one of the world's leading watch experts - | and a collector for over 60 years. A conversation about passion ... Show more
Zurich: E-scooters used as parent taxis draw the attention of the police: Many drivers do not know which rules apply when using them.
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Account closed without reason? Suspected money laundering cases are on the rise.: Has your bank closed your account without giving a reason? Then you are ...
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What you always wanted to know about coffee: A conversation with barista Shem Leupin and ETH physicist Thomas Michaels about myths, grinders ... Show more
Trump's attack on elite universities: A Swiss professor in New York tells his story
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Brian "Carlos" Keller in the ring: How YouTubers are conquering boxing: Brian Keller, once Switzerland's most famous delinquent, is aiming for a career as a ...
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The Harvard professor wanted to talk about her new book, not about Credit Suisse. She should have been better off not giving an interview.
Massimiliano Strappetti: the nurse close to Pope Francis: If Pope Francis bestows the traditional blessing this Easter, it will once again be Massimiliano ...
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Attention deficit disorder is becoming a kind of widespread disease. Our author has also been diagnosed, but he was doubtful for a long time ... Show more
Russia and China: How the Ability to Suffer Becomes an Advantage: A pattern is emerging in the current conflicts between East and West: whoever can endure more ...
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In last December's presidential election, Calin Georgescu, a right-wing extremist politician who hardly anyone had on their radar ... Show more
Ukraine War: Putin Announces Ceasefire for Easter: The Kremlin aims to influence the peace negotiations with a surprise ceasefire. But Russia rejects the ...
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Bang-free supersonic flight: Boom Supersonic shows the future of civil aviation: For the first time, the Boom test aircraft achieved a bang-free supersonic ...
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Israel: Christians in Jerusalem come under pressure: National religious Jews are increasingly attacking Christian dignitaries in Jerusalem ...
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Rolf Dieter Brinkmann died in a car accident in London 50 years ago.: The work of the writer Rolf Dieter Brinkmann, born in 1940, is as fragmented as his short ...
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Fear shapes the way many people feel about life, says Abbot Urban of Einsiedeln. In times like these, the monastery can offer guidance ... Show more
Five warning signs for the coming stock market storm: The recovery in the markets could be deceptive. There are compelling reasons to believe that the stock ...
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At a time of great uncertainty, a summit is taking place in Washington. The board of directors of the Swiss National Bank is conspicuous by its absence - | for ... Show more
Debt brake: Where would you cut back in the budget?: Instead of making savings, Germany prefers to take on new debt. Now it's your turn in the NZZ game: can you ...
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Paid articlePaywall China researcher Ariane Knüsel: "The Federal Police were hopelessly overwhelmed": Historian Ariane Knüsel was the first to research the trade in embargoed goods ...
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Sisi at the Burgtheater: Empress Elisabeth reinterpreted: "Elisabeth!" by Mareike Fallwickl is a feminist lesson. Thanks to actress Stefanie Reinsperger ...
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China restricts rare earth exports in trade war: Rare earths are not as rare as many believe. But China dominates the market – | so much so that security experts ...
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He lost his homeland during the Cold War. She lost her husband shortly after the birth of her child. That the two finally found each other was a great stroke ... Show more
Chinese atomic bomb: Switzerland as the most important hub for nuclear smuggling: Sixty years ago, China detonated its first atomic bomb in the Taklamakan Desert ...
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Youngstown, Ohio: Hope for Trump's Tariffs and the Recovery: Bruce Springsteen once wrote a lament about the former steel metropolis, and Trump made the ...
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Water waste in Europe: Italy and Germany's fight against losses: What water loss means for people, agriculture, and the climate - | research from Italy and ...
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Paid articlePaywall Police drones in Switzerland: High-tech against crime: Police and fire departments are using drones for an increasingly diverse range of tasks ...
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Tesla demonstrations and Harley fans: How Trump is changing the American way of life.
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Ukraine War, Putin and Trump: US Peace Plan at a Dead End: Washington has been unilaterally pressuring Kyiv for months and reaching out to Moscow. Nevertheless ...
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In many countries, courts act encroachingly and restrict politics. They act with the aim of defending democracy. In reality, they harm it.
Philipp Amthor: “We must not leave patriotism to the right-wing populists”: CDU politician Philipp Amthor calls for the parliamentary tricks against the AfD to ...
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Valerie Wilms on her transsexuality and gender ideology: Valerie Wilms sat in the Bundestag for the Greens. She reveals her trans identity in a book ...
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Supreme Court ruling: A trans woman is not a woman in the UK: In a landmark ruling, the country's highest judges declare that biological sex is decisive in ...
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Pankaj Mishra promises a critical analysis of the war in the Middle East in his new book. But looking through the postcolonial lens literally blinds the Indian ... Show more
Donald Trump attacks Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell head-on: The conflict between the White House and the Federal Reserve is coming to a head ...
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AfD: The CDU is feeling its way towards a new approach to the right - a good thing
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The SP government councilor is an atheist and is responsible for religious communities in the canton of Zurich. In an interview
Safe countries of origin: EU tightens asylum procedures with early migration pact
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CDU Secretary General Linnemann resigns from ministerial post - warning signal for Merz
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Key Facts: Linnemann Rejects Minister Position in New Government
Apr 15 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzz.ch
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzz.ch
- Carsten Linnemann, CDU Secretary General, has declined a ministerial post under Friedrich Merz.
- He intends to remain Secretary General to continue rebuilding the CDU.
- Linnemann played a key role in the election campaign and coalition negotiations but expressed concerns about the new coalition.
- His decision was praised by several CDU politicians for preventing the party from becoming merely an extension of the government.
Everyone who knows me knows it has to fit. Otherwise, it just doesn't make sense.— Carsten Linnemann, explaining his decision not to take a ministerial position.
Donald Trump's trade war could cost every German almost 6,000 euros: Not only direct American punitive tariffs, but also the consequences of the conflict ...
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The Italian Prime Minister promises more energy imports and $10 billion in investments in Washington. Her visit was seen as a test of loyalty in Europe.
Key Facts: Meloni's Visit: A New Chapter in Cooperation
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni highlighted her shared agenda with Donald Trump, particularly the battle against progressive ideologies.
- As the only European leader to attend Trump's inauguration, Meloni is seen as a valuable intermediary between the U.S. and the EU.
- During their meeting, she refrained from contradicting Trump in his criticisms of the Ukrainian president and instead emphasized her support for Ukraine.
- Despite existing differences in trade and defense policies, Trump expressed optimism about potential trade agreements with Italy.
"The goal for me is to make the West great again."— Giorgia Meloni, during her visit to the White House, to express her ambitions.
Sergei Gerasimov on Putin's cynical calculation to kill Ukrainian civilians: Kriviy Rih and Sumi: Within a few days, Russian missiles hit the urban centers ...
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Joe Biden: The new administration has destroyed so much: For the first time since the start of Donald Trump's second term as US President ...
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Fed Chairman Powell stands up to Trump: Central bank does not want to save the stock market
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After jam and tea, Meghan of Sussex is now selling self-optimization.
Valais police stop foreign travelers with large contingent: The operation highlights a recurring problem. Switzerland has long struggled to find enough parking ...
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Why the Easter marches no longer fit the times: If the West is not prepared to fight for its rules and values, then it can pack up - because others are prepared ...
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Dispute over committee chairs for the AfD: CDU/CSU and SPD at odds: Top CDU/CSU politicians are in favor of allowing the right-wing party to chair specialist ...
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Retirement: Instead of worrying about the stock market, it's better to make a budget.
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Gabon's coup leader has been elected president.: In Gabon, the coup leader has been elected president. He is also pursuing a different course towards France ...
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Paid articlePaywall China as a responsible superpower: Xi Jinping in Southeast Asia: President Xi Jinping's trip to Southeast Asia brings few concrete agreements. Nevertheless ...
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Former SP politician Christiane Brunner is dead: She was an icon, a hate figure, a committed social democrat, and the victim of a smear campaign ...
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Feminism only works together - with women and men: "Men have a dominant position in our current form of society. But they have not actively chosen it ...
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Key Facts: Feminism Needs Collaboration Between Women and Men
Apr 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzz.ch
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzz.ch
- Mareike Fallwickl advocates in her essay for a new feminism that unites men and women.
- She emphasizes that men are unintentionally born into a patriarchal society and calls for equitable upbringing for all genders.
- Fallwickl criticizes the portrayal of men as an enemy, which hampers progress towards gender equality.
- Successful feminism requires loving collaboration and overcoming stereotypes and prejudices.
"Feminism needs new, caring, and loving men."— Mareike Fallwickl at the end of her essay, emphasizing the need for a new feminism of togetherness.
USA: Behind Trump's tariffs lies the will to power: Trump's tariffs impose pain on the world and Americans - | and this is precisely their purpose ...
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Social assistance despite expulsion: SVP National Councillor wants to close loophole
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NZZ Bellevue : With the arrival of spring, the market season officially begins. Whether it is arts and crafts, antiques, or herbs: there are markets that focus on ... Show more
Under the AHV (Old Age and Survivors' Insurance), income earned during a marriage is divided equally between the spouses ... Show more
Ronnie O'Sullivan wants to give it another go at the Snooker World Championship in Sheffield
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Easter is the most important Christian festival. And is enthusiastically celebrated across the country. A foray into Switzerland's Easter cultural heritage.
Is it worth withdrawing from the ETF savings plan now, or will perseverance pay off in the long term? The NZZ has done the math - | and shows how investors ... Show more
Florian Bachmeier photographs people living in the immediate vicinity of the front in Ukraine and shows their dramatic situation.
Population growth in Switzerland: Why is Lucerne growing the fastest?: A scenario and its story.
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Climate change and extreme weather: US researchers call for more facts: Forest fires, floods, heat waves - | one weather headline follows the other ...
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Loss of Confidence in Progress: Causes and Consequences for Democracy: Confidence in progress is dwindling. This endangers the Western liberal order ...
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