War against Ukraine: This is the situation
After weeks of pleading, Ukraine should receive more anti-aircraft defenses. President Zelenskyj appears satisfied, but remains cautious. The news at a glance. NATO has promised Ukraine further urgently needed air defense systems, but has not initially given any specific delivery dates. Accordingly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj expressed only cautious satisfaction after the defense alliance’s decision. […]
Foreign Minister Baerbock at the G7 meeting in Capri: It’s tragic
But what is intelligent? The G7 is likely to support new sanctions against Iran. This cannot be more concrete because the G7 does not have a common legal system. Therefore, implementation is up to the countries, and the USA and Great Britain have already announced further punitive measures. But whether that will be enough to […]
Habeck visits Ukraine: “Fight for freedom”
Russia has used massive air strikes to shut down many Ukrainian power plants in Ukraine. In this difficult situation, Habeck comes to visit – and is greeted with an air alarm. Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck visited Ukraine. The trip comes at a time when Ukraine needs all support in its fight for freedom, said the […]
The traffic light makes the same mistake again
Not allowed, but tolerated: According to this controversial principle, cannabis consumption and abortion worked well in this country. The traffic light goes to both out of an exaggerated sense of order. A big mistake. The permanent often arises from something temporary, from something that was not intended for eternity but for transition. In other words: […]
SPD Saxony – Social Minister Köpping: “Many people are tired”
The SPD Saxony is facing a difficult election, polls put the party at six percent. Saxony’s Social Minister Petra Köpping is nevertheless combative – and explains how she wants to turn things around. Things were already looking better: just five months before the state elections in Saxony, the ruling SPD has to fear for its […]
Smoking will soon be illegal in Germany?
Smoking is to be gradually banned in Great Britain. Now the German drug commissioner also wants stricter action. The federal government’s drug commissioner, Burkhard Blienert, has spoken out in favor of a much more decisive approach to tobacco consumption and spoke of a “massive need for action”. “We can take an example from the seriousness […]
World crises instead of competition policy: The EU summit
How can a major war in the Middle East be prevented? And what is the problem with support for Ukraine? At an EU summit, the main focus will once again be on foreign policy. The mood is dark. The worrying developments in the Middle East and Ukraine have overshadowed the start of an EU summit […]
This criticism of the traffic lights is necessary
Soon you will be able to decide for yourself whether you are Peter or Petra. The traffic light celebrates the free choice of gender as socio-political progress. The majority of voters (m/f/d) are wondering whether their government has lost its mind. Albert Einstein’s motto applies to this column: You should make everything as simple as […]
Germany’s Israel policy: chatter instead of doing
Israel’s security is supposedly a German reason of state, but the Jewish state receives real support in the event of war from others. The federal government should finally put its words into action. Since Iran’s attack on Israel at the weekend, a popular and traditional discipline has been pursued in Germany, the rhetorical four-way battle: […]
Climate | Greenhouse gas report: Are driving bans coming now?
The Federal Government’s Expert Council has presented its test report. This confirms once again that the transport sector is missing its climate targets. But what is the consequence? 13 million tons of CO2 equivalents, as much as an estimated 8.7 million commuters consume per year: That is the amount by which the transport sector has […]
