The term “key witness” comes from the Anglo-Saxon legal system, where it is called “King’s evidence”. But of course it has also existed in Germany, even for a very long time. The case of a thief named Strauss from 1841 has been handed down, whose testimony triggered a real wave of arrests – which is […]
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Bundestag election: Laschet distances himself from Maassen statements
The parties position themselves for the Bundestag election. Follow all developments in the news blog. CDU boss Armin Laschet has clearly distanced himself from the attacks by CDU Bundestag candidate Hans-Georg Maaßen on public media. “Our position on public service broadcasting is crystal clear. Especially at a time like now, when there is so much […]
Federal election 2021: CDU employees instead of models
In view of the current situation, it must be pointed out: Employees at the Konrad-Adenauer-Haus are real people too. In the excitement about the new election campaign posters of the CDU, there seems to be a lot of confusion with the terminology. There is talk of a “fake nurse” and a “fake policewoman”. The party […]
SZ am Abend: News on July 7, 2021
News compact EXCLUSIVE: Baerbock on book allegations: “Take the criticism seriously”. The Chancellor candidate of the Greens does not want to fall back into old friend-foe reflexes with her party: “I also slipped into old trenches for a moment.” You and Robert Habeck stand for communication that overcomes rifts – even if the election campaign […]
European Union: Hungary threatens to cut EU funds
Ursula von der Leyen does not waste any time. On the agenda in the European Parliament is the debate on the EU summit, at which Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron tried in vain to push through an EU summit with Vladimir Putin in addition to further sanctions against Russia. For the head […]
Coronavirus in Germany: Nationwide incidence increases slightly to 5.2
The nationwide incidence rose slightly to 5.2 on Thursday (previous day: 5.1; previous week: 5.1). This is evident from the figures from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). According to the institute, the health authorities in Germany registered 970 new corona infections within 24 hours, slightly more cases than in the previous week. A week ago […]
SZ am Morgen: news of the day – the overview for those in a hurry
What is important England move into the European Championship final. 55 years after winning the 1966 World Cup, England are back in the final of a major tournament – because Harry Kane scores in extra time against Denmark after a controversial penalty. Go to Article EXCLUSIVE Who will benefit financially from the parties’ plans – […]
Dispute with Belarus: EU accuses Lukashenko of provocation
The EU Commissioner Ylva Johansson has accused Belarus of using refugees for political purposes in the conflict with the EU. An estimated 700 refugees entered the EU country Lithuania via Belarus within a week. The government in Minsk uses “people to destabilize,” Johansson told the newspapers Funke media group. “The EU is working hard to […]
Murder of Haiti’s President Moïse: four suspects killed in an exchange of fire
In Haiti, the police are fighting a group of armed men who allegedly carried out the attack on President Jovenel Moïse that night. Four alleged perpetrators were killed. “The police are still fighting the attackers,” said Police Chief Leon Charles in a televised address. On Wednesday night, unknown persons had entered the residence of the […]
Stanley Cup Final: The Will-and-Courage Moment
Now, in retrospect, if you look at it one more time, it is of course very clear that Josh Anderson would score a goal. The striker of the Montreal Canadiens stole the puck in his own third, tucked his head between his shoulders and marched wildly forward; past an opponent from Tampa Bay Lightning, past […]