It is an unusual step: the ambassadors of those eight EU states that still have a representative office in the Afghan capital Kabul recommend their governments to stop deportation in a joint report. Because of the advance of the Taliban and the poor security situation, the governments should think about suspending forced returns for the […]
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Armin Laschet: The one whose name may not be mentioned
Floods, pandemics and catastrophic polls: Armin Laschet is currently trying to prove his drive on several fronts – and has to put up with subliminal taunts from Markus Söder. Of Nico Fried, Berlin, and Christian Wernicke, Düsseldorf Markus Söder names a few names. Of course, he pays tribute to Angela Merkel. He includes – “I […]
Vaccination affair in Friesland: More than 8,000 people may have received table salt instead of Biontech
The vaccination affair in the district of Friesland in northwest Germany is getting bigger and more bizarre. In April it was said that a nurse in the vaccination center in Lower Saxony had not used a vaccine for six vaccinations, but a saline solution. This number has been making the rounds since Tuesday: “It’s about […]
Federal and state resolutions: Pressure on unvaccinated people is growing
In the fight against a fourth wave of pandemics, the federal and state governments are increasing the pressure on those who have not been vaccinated. Those who do not get vaccinated have to be prepared for more compulsory tests from October in order to gain access to hospitals, sports and cultural events or hotels and […]
Ethiopia: Call to fight Tigray rebels
In Ethiopia, the government has called on the people to join the fight against the rebels from Tigray. The office of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday called on “all capable Ethiopians” to report to the army, special forces and militias in order to support the crackdown on the anti-government troops. The statement came about […]
Fighting the Taliban: Why the Afghan Army is so helpless
The speed with which the Taliban are taking one provincial capital after the other in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of international troops has surprised even military experts. “We are speechless,” said a German general recently who closely followed the deployment of international troops over almost all stages. On Sunday Kunduz fell into the hands of […]
Jewish Academy in Frankfurt: “With the Academy, Jewish intellectual life has a new focus”
The Jewish Academy in Frankfurt am Main is taking shape: the Central Council of Jews in Germany plans to start construction at the beginning of September. The academy was the first supraregional Jewish institution of its kind to be established in Germany after the Shoah, announced the Central Council in Berlin on Tuesday. At the […]
Italy: uprising of the “No Pass”
“Libertà, libertà!” In Italy, around 80,000 people demonstrated in 81 cities over the weekend against the “Green Pass” and its use. At some point the slogan rang out everywhere: “Freedom, freedom!”. The action was directed against a decision by the government of Prime Minister Mario Draghi. From August 6th, many social, cultural and sporting activities […]
Cuba: “This is just the beginning”
Originally Joe Biden had planned to leave Cuba as Cuba for the time being. The US president has other foreign policy priorities, his main focus being on relations with China and Russia. But the recent protests in Cuba and the actions of the government there have now moved him to act. Late last week, Biden […]
Great Britain: easing despite quarantine
On the weekend before Boris Johnson wants to “restore freedom” to the English, the corona pandemic caught up with his government once again – and fueled doubts about the Prime Minister’s strategy to lift all protective measures this Monday. Health Minister Sajid Javid, although double vaccinated, tested positive for Corona on Saturday. Thanks to the […]