What is important today
Baerbock for the second time since the beginning of the war in Kyiv. With the trip, she wants to show “that we will continue to support Ukraine as long as it is necessary,” she said on her arrival. The Ukrainian army is advancing in the Kharkiv region. According to the World Bank, the reconstruction of the country could cost almost 350 billion dollars. To the live blog
The CDU gives itself a quota for women. After a heated debate, the CDU votes for a women’s quota in its committees. Party leader Merz can be relieved – because young, female delegates almost overturned his plan. Go to Article
“I don’t think people go to the Wiesn with fear”. Munich’s Lord Mayor Dieter Reiter has repeatedly doubted whether it was right to let the Wiesn take place this year. A conversation about the risk of infection there, the energy consumption and the reaction of the innkeepers to his suggestion not to increase the beer price. To the article (SZ Plus)
Dispute in the EU over the energy crisis. EU Commission President von der Leyen has so far preferred to emphasize the opportunities presented by the gas crisis and refers to the expansion of green energy. Council President Michel now accuses her of letting citizens and companies down. Go to Article
Other important topics of the day
Venice Film Festival: Can the long-awaited feature film “Blonde” about Marilyn Monroe reveal her last secrets? (SZ Plus)
Bundesliga: Augsburg defeats home weak Bremen
All for the death of the Queen
The British received Charles benevolently. He will not be officially proclaimed king until Saturday morning, but with the death of his mother Charles has automatically become the new regent and head of state. There were times when the British would never have accepted him as their king. A long time ago, apparently long enough. The country now welcomes him with open arms as King Charles III. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. To the article (SZ Plus)
Proclamation of the king at noon. The Crown Council, which will officially proclaim the new king, will meet in the morning – but he has not yet been crowned. Then meets Charles III. the new Prime Minister Liz Truss and her cabinet. To the live blog
What the Queen’s death means to Liz Truss. The Queen had just appointed her as the new Prime Minister. Now Liz Truss has a central role to play in the days of mourning. In a difficult political situation, that comes in handy. As the new prime minister, whom many Britons are still unfamiliar with, she now has the opportunity to re-image herself. To the article (SZ Plus)