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NATO countries are preparing for the new reality: What was observed at the G-7 summit in Bavaria continues in Madrid: the West is preparing for a long-term conflict with Russia. NATO is therefore increasingly focusing on deterrence and defense. To this end, the strategic concept of the defense alliance has been updated. An analysis of the resolutions (SZ Plus). Go to Article
Faeser and Heil announce trip to Ukraine in July: Among other things, they want to talk to their Ukrainian counterparts about the integration perspectives of people who have fled to Germany. The pro-Russian administration has started preparations for a referendum on accession to Russia in the Ukrainian region of Kherson. To the live blog
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Cost explosion on the second S-Bahn trunk route in Munich: The construction of the railway tube could become more expensive by 1.2 billion euros. Completion should also be delayed by at least five years. Federal Transport Minister Wissing is expected to attend the crisis talks this Thursday. Blame it on a series of mishaps and rescheduling that are having massive repercussions. The city is threatened with an endless permanent construction site. Go to Article
Airports are looking for foreign workers: Because of hours of waiting at airports, the federal government is asking companies to clean up the current chaos. Together with Labor Minister Heil and Interior Minister Faeser, Transport Minister Wissing wants to support airlines and airport companies in recruiting helpers from abroad at short notice, especially from Turkey. It should also be advertised domestically. Go to Article
Trump could now end up in court: Cassidy Hutchinson, who appeared as a “surprise witness” at the hearings, could have turned the entire investigation around with her statements and descriptions of what was happening in the White House in early January 2021 – with legal consequences for Donald Trump. Because the statements now submitted can be interpreted in such a way that Trump had planned nothing less than a coup. Go to Article
Inflation rate in Germany has surprisingly fallen slightly: Prices in Germany rose less than expected in June. The inflation rate fell for the first time compared to the previous month after 17 months of steady growth: it was 7.6 percent, down from 7.9 percent in May. However, the decline in June is not a reason for reassurance: it is not likely to last. Go to Article
This is how the agreement on the combustion engine end came about with compromises: After a good 16 hours of discussion, the environment ministers are negotiating important climate protection laws. From 2035 onwards, only zero-emission cars will be permitted. However, a compromise was needed to reach an agreement, which the FDP had pushed for: The Commission should examine exceptions for vehicles with combustion engines that use e-fuels. Uncertainty reigns over an important question of detail: How strict will the ban on internal combustion engines that will come into force in 13 years be? Go to Article
NRW Prime Minister Wüst presents his new cabinet: Speculations that the federal politicians Jens Spahn or Ralph Brinkhaus could move into the twelve-member cabinet are not true. Among other things, Dorothee Feller (CDU) will take over the unpopular Ministry of Education. A few other faces in the Wüst cabinet are also new. An overview. Go to Article
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As a surprise witness revealed Trump’s coup plan: Ex-employee Cassidy Hutchinson describes how insanely serious Donald Trump apparently was about staying in power. He is said to have grabbed a driver’s steering wheel so that he could take him to the riots at the Capitol – where the US President wanted to lead a violent movement (SZ Plus). Go to Article
Multi-million dollar legal dispute over Spezi-Limo: Paulaner wants to have the court determine that its soda mix can continue to be called Spezi in the future. But the Augsburg Riegele brewery has something against it – and an argument that could be worth millions of euros. Go to Article
“It seems like Putin has two brothers, like there are three Putins in all”: As a longtime Siemens boss, Joe Kaeser has met the powerful of the world, including the Russian president on several occasions. A conversation about the state of the world and the question of why he currently sees the biggest problem in Europe (SZ Plus). Go to Article
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SZ series “A call to”: “Be sure to use aluminum foil!”: A meteorite weighing 120 kilograms has hit Carinthia. And geologist Ludovic Ferrière asks the population to look for him. Go to Article