Trump trial: jury stands – man sets himself on fire in court
The jury is in and the first criminal trial against an ex-US president can really get started. The hush money proceedings against Donald Trump are overshadowed by an incident in court. A jury and six alternate jurors have been found, and the opening arguments in the hush money trial against Donald Trump can now begin […]
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 […]
“Putin has lied many times”
Sahra Wagenknecht wants to re-measure German politics with her “left-conservative” BSW. What does she plan to do if she suddenly takes part in governing the East? A conversation about new power options, old demands and the role model of Markus Söder. She was isolated in her old party, but she could soon rule with her […]
As a teacher, Prime Minister let students lick toads
Before his political career, Baden-Württemberg’s Prime Minister Kretschmann was a teacher. He also had unusual methods. Baden-Württemberg’s Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann (Greens) used to let his students lick toads in biology class. This was a “quite entertaining event,” the former teacher told the weekly newspaper “Die Zeit” according to the advance report on Wednesday. But […]
Trump request to postpone trial rejected by judge
A psychologist expresses doubts about Trump’s mental health. A court refuses to postpone the trial. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance The USA will elect a new president in November. The Democrats are going with the incumbent Joe Biden (81) entered the race, while the Republicans chose the […]
Pastor calls for executions of trans people – Trump supports him
A psychologist expresses doubts about Trump’s mental health. The ex-president faces opposition from a Republican. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance The USA will elect a new president in November. The Democrats are going with the incumbent Joe Biden (81) entered the race, while the Republicans chose the […]
EU wants to buy weapons with money from Russia
Good morning, dear reader, Ukraine needs money and weapons – and quickly. The country is having increasing difficulty fending off Russian troops. Experts have long been warning that Russia could soon gain the upper hand and gain territory again – a scenario that the West is keen to prevent. But wherever you look, there are […]
Digital Pact School 2.0 | Stark-Watzinger: This is how the project can succeed
The dispute over the continuation of the school digital pact is escalating. In the guest article, Federal Education Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger (FDP) commits to the project – and lists the conditions for the tough negotiations to succeed. Germany has a lot of catching up to do in digital education. The EU’s digital index “DESI”, for […]
Europe should make Vladimir Putin pay
Good morning, dear reader, Ukraine needs money and weapons – and quickly. The country is having increasing difficulty fending off Russian troops. Experts have long been warning that Russia could soon gain the upper hand and gain territory again – a scenario that the West is keen to prevent. But wherever you look, there are […]
Markus Söder’s gender ban in Bavaria’s schools: That’s what teachers say
Politicians argue about gender in schools. But how do those who are affected by it in their everyday working lives speak? Four teachers reveal their opinions on sensitive language. Gendering in schools is already banned in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Schleswig-Holstein. The Thuringian CDU wanted to achieve the same thing, but their bill narrowly failed in […]
