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Scholz leaves a predetermined breaking point at Biden. The Chancellor is constantly on the defensive during his visit to Washington. US President Biden says a lot of friendly things about his guest and Scholz also manages to make an eloquent appearance in an interview with the CNN TV station. But Scholz does not address the controversial oil pipeline in the North Sea directly. Although he swears by unity with the USA, he leaves room for interpretation at precisely the point where it is particularly dangerous for Biden domestically. For analysis (SZ Plus)
Macron is trying to de-escalate Putin. In Moscow, the French President is exploring options for a rapprochement between Russia and NATO. He talks to Vladimir Putin for six hours – much longer than planned. An iconic photo emerges in which both Presidents are seated at the ends of a very, very long white table. There is no solution, but words of thanks and confidence. Macron will travel to Kiev this Tuesday and will speak to Ukrainian President Zelenskiy. Go to Article
EXCLUSIVE Many Germans could earn more this year. Because of the pandemic, many employees have had two years in which things were bad financially. But improvement is in sight: “2022 could be a year of salary increases,” says Korbinian Nagel from the Stepstone job portal, which has published a joint report with the salary.de website. The result: Numerous companies advertise with salary increases for skilled workers. In addition, the minimum wage also pushes up the wages of better-paid workers. To the article (SZ Plus)
EXCLUSIVE “As long as people wear clothes, we’re in business”. Daniel Grieder now manages Hugo Boss. He talks about ties and the suit of the future, about the dust on the brand and his ambitious plans for the traditional fashion company from Metzingen. To the interview
Everything about the Olympic Games
Mayer wins gold in the Super G – two Germans in the top ten. An Austrian skier is faster than an American and Norway’s favorite. For the starters of the German Ski Association, things are going better than the day before in the downhill. Go to Article
The games are highly political. The winter games have started. In addition to sporting achievements, China is primarily concerned with Corona, human rights and climate protection. What conclusions can be drawn so far? To the podcast
The most important thing about the corona virus
Incidence at 1441 – almost 170 000 new infections. The Robert Koch Institute reports another increase in the seven-day incidence, which is lower than most of the past few days. However, the data are very uncertain. The SPD sharply criticizes that Bavaria does not want to implement the institution-related vaccination requirement for the time being. Go to Article
What is the use of vaccinations in pharmacies? From this Tuesday onwards, pharmacists are allowed to vaccinate against Corona. Are they adequately equipped for this task? And how does the appointment work? To the questions and answers (SZ Plus)
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Pulled in by the harp. Researchers have discovered how hibernating ground squirrels avoid muscle wasting. Quite an ingenious discovery – especially for astronauts. Go to Article