KfW reduces interest rates on student loans
Anyone who takes out a KfW loan to finance their studies has to pay interest. After significant increases, the interest burden is now falling slightly. The KfW loan for students is becoming cheaper. The interest rate for newly concluded contracts will drop from 9.01 percent effective to 7.51 percent on April 1, as a KfW […]
“The federal government missed it”
The annual report of the Armed Forces Commissioner once again reveals weak points in the Bundeswehr. A security expert explains what needs to be done now. Moldy showers, a lack of lockers and too few staff – the German Bundestag’s defense commissioner, Eva Högl, points out the desolate state of the Bundeswehr in her annual […]
war | Expert: “This is catastrophic for Putin”
US President Joe Biden warns of a possible Russian attack on NATO if Vladimir Putin wins his war of aggression. But how dramatic is the situation for Ukraine really? An overview. The mood in the West is bad, worse than it has been since the beginning of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Since the […]
Universities | Student numbers continue to decline
For the first time since 2007/2008, the Federal Statistical Office has recorded a decline in two consecutive years. But there is something positive to report among the freshmen. The number of students in Germany has declined for the second year in a row. According to initial preliminary results from the Federal Statistical Office, a total […]
Election campaign: “Markus Söder has something ahead in the beer tent”
There is an election campaign in Bavaria, beer tents and regulars’ tables are an integral part of it. However, both places have a disreputable reputation. Wrongfully so, says historian Thomas Schlemmer. Beer tents and regulars’ tables are an integral part of Bavarian politics, especially during election campaigns. In the rest of the republic, however, these […]
“Markus Söder is ahead of the game in the beer tent”
There is an election campaign in Bavaria, beer tents and regulars’ tables are an integral part of it. However, both places have a disreputable reputation. Wrongfully so, says historian Thomas Schlemmer. Beer tents and regulars’ tables are an integral part of Bavarian politics, especially during election campaigns. In the rest of the republic, however, these […]
Will the army make a breakthrough? – “Putin’s dilemma”
In the Ukraine war, there was fierce fighting on three front sectors in particular. Will the Ukrainian army break through soon and what does that mean for Russia? An overview. It is an arduous tour de force, with heavy losses for Ukraine. The Ukrainian army continues to attack Russian defenses in the south of the […]
Will the army make a breakthrough? – “Nasty dilemma for Putin”
In the Ukraine war, there was fierce fighting on three front sectors in particular. Will the Ukrainian army break through soon and what does that mean for Russia? An overview. It is an arduous tour de force, with heavy losses for Ukraine. The Ukrainian army continues to attack Russian defenses in the south of the […]
“Total madness. Russia has washed away its war equipment”
The Ukrainian army is attacking Russian defense lines with casualties, but these are holding up so far. Kremlin boss Vladimir Putin is self-confident. Can Russia prevent a breakthrough? The Ukrainian counter-offensive has begun, but it is still unclear with what intensity Ukraine is attacking Russian positions. The war is likely at a stage when Kiev […]
