What is important today
Exclusive: Minister of Transport calls for amendment of the Basic Law. Germany must “enshrine a sustainable infrastructure as a national goal in the Basic Law,” says Volker Wissing (FDP). In the interview, he talks about fighting delays, fear of sabotage on German networks and his plans for the successor to the nine-euro ticket. Go to Article
Exclusive: Experts present plans for a gas price brake. The chairmen of the responsible government commission want to significantly reduce the costs for citizens and companies and at the same time encourage them to save energy. Go to Article
These Corona rules now apply. A test requirement in more areas, plus a stricter mask requirement in medical practices and schools – with exceptions for vaccinated, recovered or negatively tested: An overview of the Infection Protection Act that has been in force since October. Go to Article
Bayern win against Leverkusen. Four games without a win – and now 4-0 against Leverkusen. FC Bayern is leaving its creative crisis behind, also because coach Julian Nagelsmann has changed a few small details. Go to Article
war in Ukraine
Baerbock sees no chance for Ukraine to join NATO quickly. NATO will support Ukraine in its right to self-defense. But they want to prevent the war from spreading to other countries and NATO “becoming a war partner”. To the live blog
Putin annexes Ukrainian territories. Vladimir Putin wants to seal the connection with a handshake in the Kremlin. His message: Russia has now become bigger again. In his speech he concentrates entirely on the West. Go to Article