Hubertus Heil has just arrived in Bamberg when he is recognized for the first time in front of the train station. A passer-by lets his backpack slide on the floor and pulls out the cell phone. Could he get a photo with the minister? Heil willingly stands next to him, looks friendly. Then when saying […]
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Bundestag election: irritating topic at an inopportune time
No other topic was as polarizing in the 2017 election campaign as the topic of refugees. That is why many in Berlin are now looking towards Afghanistan and fear a repetition. About how to deal with a question that only the AfD would like to rekindle. Of Stefan Braun At first glance, the AfD is […]
Bundestag election: Transport Minister Scheuer wants to stay in office
The parties position themselves for the Bundestag election. Follow all developments in the news blog. Federal Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer would like to continue his office in a new government despite widespread criticism because of the failed car toll. The CSU politician told the German Press Agency: “I really enjoy it. I will fight hard, […]
G20 Venice: It’s going well for Olaf Scholz
Seldom have the scenery and the expected result been as coherent as at this last international appearance by Federal Finance Minister Olaf Scholz before the federal election. For the first time in 18 months, the finance ministers of the powerful G-20 countries will meet again physically, this Friday and Saturday, in the glittering lagoon city […]
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 […]