Scholz giggles after Taurus statement – criticism from the CDU
There is criticism from the CDU about an appearance by Chancellor Scholz. CDU General Secretary Linnemann calls a giggle after a statement “shameful.” During an appearance at the SPD event “A word with Olaf Scholz”, the Chancellor also commented on the issue of deliveries of Taurus rockets to Ukraine. A video clip from April 27th […]
Zelensky warns of new phase of war | Ukraine news blog
Zelensky is concerned about Russian offensives. CDU politician Kiesewetter wants to shoot down Russian missiles directly. All information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance Zelenskyj worried: new phase of the war 10.30 p.m.: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned of an imminent increase in Russian attacks. “We are now facing […]
Putin and his war in Ukraine are driving Gazprom into the deep red
Russia is paying a heavy price for the attack on Ukraine, which violates international law – at least on the stock market, because Gazprom is making heavy losses. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance Putin’s war leaves Gazprom deeply in the red 8:31 p.m.: With the attack on […]
Emmanuel Macron hints at deploying ground troops
French President Macron has once again hinted at the possibility of deploying Western ground troops in Ukraine. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance Macron does not rule out the use of ground troops 4:57 p.m.: Despite criticism, French head of state Emmanuel Macron is sticking to the possibility […]
The traffic light struggle for the 2025 budget
It could be the traffic light coalition’s biggest test to date: The budget for the coming year is about cuts and not wish lists. The arena is open. The summer holiday lethargy in Berlin’s government district these days is deceptive. Behind the scenes, what can confidently be called an ordeal has begun. It’s about many […]
Lanz I criticism of Interior Minister Faeser after the Islamist demonstration
At “Markus Lanz”, FDP politician Linda Teuteberg criticized the handling of the Hamburg Islamist demo. Economist Gerhard Schick made serious allegations against several German politicians in the CumEx scandal. “Caliphate is the solution”, “reason of state kills” and “dictatorship of opinion in Germany”: these were just three of the slogans that could be heard at […]
This is what foreign media say about the state of the republic
They explain to the world what is currently going on in politics, the economy and everyday life of Germans. Correspondents from foreign media report how they currently perceive Germany. Crisis reports are currently the order of the day in Germany: the economy is weakening, the government is divided, the railway is late and right-wing extremists […]
Chancellor Scholz defends workers
The DGB has called for demonstrations nationwide on Labor Day. The Chancellor sends a video. The message: The situation is nowhere near as bad as some people claim. Chancellor Olaf Scholz has once again clearly rejected raising the retirement age. “For me, it is a question of decency not to deny those who have worked […]
Chancellor Olaf Scholz does not want a higher retirement age
The pension system needs to be reformed. The FDP recently called for pensions to end at 63. The Chancellor doesn’t think that’s the right way. Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has rejected calls for later retirement. “For me, it is a question of decency not to deny those who have worked for a long time the […]
Criticism of Söder after a plea for a new grand coalition
The CSU leader can imagine a new coalition between the Union and the SPD – albeit without Chancellor Scholz. That would affect the Greens and the FDP. Their reaction is not long in coming. With a plea for a new grand coalition between the Union and the SPD after the 2025 federal election, CSU chairman […]
