Tag: Society & Politics
Kremlin confirms planned meeting between Putin and Kim Jong Un
Kim Jong Un Pyongyang specializes in modernizing Soviet weapons systems. (Photo: AP) Moscow Moscow has confirmed a planned meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong…
The EU Commission is fueling concerns about the requirement to use real names online
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Critics fear that the Commission’s plans will result in a “real name requirement through the back door”. (Photo: dpa) Berlin There is resistance…
Germany is at the bottom of the list in terms of growth among the large EU nations
Port in Hamburg Subdued foreign demand is weighing on the German economy. (Photo: dpa) Brussels The economy in Europe continues to weaken and Germany is even threatened with a recession.…
Germany and the EU adopt Chinese methods
Brussels, Germersheim “Feet off,” calls the headmaster. The Foreign Minister has paid attention and takes a step to the side. A small robot jerks past her, the students call him…
How Beijing’s dirigisme inspires Brussels and Berlin
Brussels, Germersheim “Feet off,” calls the headmaster. The Foreign Minister has paid attention and takes a step to the side. A small robot jerks past her, the students call him…
China replaces foreign minister – Qin Gang has disappeared without a trace for a month
Disappeared China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang has not appeared in public for four weeks. There is wild speculation about his whereabouts. (Photo: dpa) Beijing Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, who…
Why German companies need to strengthen their lobbying work in the USA
Joe Biden The US President has introduced strict subsidy conditions. (Photo: AP) New York, Brussels, Washington A rooftop terrace in Washington, the view is spectacular, with the congress dome gleaming…
Why German companies need to strengthen their lobbying work in the USA
Joe Biden The US President has introduced strict subsidy conditions. (Photo: AP) New York, Brussels, Washington A rooftop terrace in Washington, the view is spectacular, with the congress dome gleaming…
CDU leader Merz unsettles his party
A crystal clear announcement from Merz was valid until Sunday evening: No cooperation anywhere. Every CDU politician who cooperates with the AfD faces immediate party exclusion proceedings. However, the question…
After the election: Europe facing a test of patience: Spain is threatened with standstill
Follower of Alberto Núñez Feijóo The conservative candidate narrowly won the election but cannot form a government. Therefore, there is not only joy among his followers. (Photo: Bloomberg) Madrid The…
After sharp criticism, Merz corrects statements about the AfD
Berlin After fierce criticism from his own ranks, CDU party leader Friedrich Merz had to correct his position on possible cooperation with the AfD in the municipalities on Monday morning:…
Sharp criticism of CDU leader Merz after commenting on cooperation with the AfD
Berlin CDU party leader Friedrich Merz has met with fierce criticism within his own party with his statements about possible joint action with the AfD at the municipal level. Berlin’s…
Sharp criticism of CDU leader Merz after statements on cooperation with the AfD
Berlin CDU party leader Friedrich Merz has met with fierce criticism within his own party with his statements about possible joint action with the AfD at the municipal level. Berlin’s…
NATO-Ukraine Council meets over grain exports
Wladimir Putin The Russian President has canceled the grain deal with Ukraine. (Photo: IMAGO/ITAR-TASS) Moscow, Kyiv A few days after Moscow halted the grain deal, Russian President Vladimir Putin said…
These three graphics show: This is how Europe heats up
Comparison of heating shares While the installation of heat pumps is currently the subject of heated debate in Germany, the energy mix here and throughout Europe is very diverse. (Photo:…
These three graphics show: This is how Europe heats up
Dusseldorf It seems bizarre: while millions of people in Europe have to cope with summer heat and droughts, governments are already concerned about the energy supply in the coming winter.…
Left and right camp deliver tight race
Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the opposition and candidate of the Popular Party PP According to state television broadcaster RTVE, the PP, led by Alberto Nuñez Feijoo, has provisionally 131…
Left and right camp deliver tight race
Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the opposition and candidate of the Popular Party PP According to state television broadcaster RTVE, the PP, led by Alberto Nuñez Feijoo, has provisionally 131…
Media forecast points to defeat for incumbent Sánchez – Conservative People’s Party ahead
Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the opposition and candidate of the Popular Party PP According to the survey by the TV broadcaster RTVE, which is considered very reliable, the PP…
Spain before the shift to the right: how dangerous is Vox?
Santiago Abascal The Vox party leader could become crucial for a future Spanish government coalition. (Photo: AP) Madrid If the polls are to be believed, Spain is on the verge…