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The country leaders are now also putting pressure on them

The prime ministers of the federal states largely support the farmers’ protests. However, some warn of abuse by the AfD. The most important things at a glance Across Germany, thousands of farmers, shipping companies and other participants demonstrated against the federal government’s policies on Monday. They receive support from the respective heads of government in […]

Guido Beermann wants to go to Mercedes

Brandenburg’s former transport minister wants to switch to the automotive industry. That causes criticism. According to Lobby Control, Beermann had previously made decisions that were relevant for a large car company. The organization Lobbycontrol is critical of the imminent move of Brandenburg’s former transport minister Guido Beermann (CDU) into business. “That would be a clear […]

Woidke is pushing for faster repatriation of refugees

Brandenburg’s head of government Woidke sees the municipalities under pressure because of the number of refugees. He says what he expects from the EU asylum reform and the federal agreement on faster deportations. Brandenburg’s Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke (SPD) is hoping for more relief for municipalities in view of the EU asylum reform and plans […]

AfD strongest force in next federal state

Around 12 percent of the vote separates the SPD and AfD in a new survey: The AfD has reached a peak in another federal state. A year before the state elections, the AfD enjoys by far the most support among those eligible to vote in Brandenburg. This emerges from the BrandenburgTrend by “infratest dimap” on […]