All about the war in Ukraine
Scholz and Biden take positive stock of the summit marathon: EU, G 7 and NATO – A week full of summits is coming to an end. The NATO accession of Finland and Sweden has been initiated and the alliance has given itself a new strategic concept to arm itself against the threat from Russia in particular. A summary of the summit days. Go to Article
Defusing the Kaliningrad conflict: With a new guideline on the transport of sanctioned goods, the EU Commission wants to make it clear that normal goods transport from Russia to the Kaliningrad exclave is not affected. However, the transports should be checked for abnormalities. Go to Article
Russian military withdraw from Snake Island: Russia had conquered the island in the Black Sea shortly after the start of the war – it remained fiercely contested. In addition, Kremlin chief Putin claims that hostilities in Ukraine are proceeding according to plan. To the live blog
War causes German unemployment figures to rise slightly: Despite inflation and supply chain problems, unemployment has been falling for many months. Now, however, the first registration of Ukrainian refugees is having an impact on the numbers. Refugees often have to find daycare places and attend language courses before they can work. As a result, the unemployment figures are now rising somewhat. Go to Article
“It can be really problematic”: Is Germany getting through the winter well? Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck is expecting the worst. “The biggest climate protection package that Europe has forged in 15 years” was created this week, says Habeck at the SZ-Sustainability Summit. But he warns against losing sight of future generations with quick solutions. Go to Article
News compact
More self-determination when entering gender: The justice and family ministries present cornerstones for a far-reaching legal reform. The transsexual law, which dates back to 1980 and was partially classified as unconstitutional, is abolished and replaced by a self-determination law. In the future, it should be possible to change the gender entry and the first names of transgender and non-binary people in a simple procedure before the registry office. Go to Article
How the corona tests will continue: As of today, free rapid tests are only available to a few people. Everyone else has to pay three euros. These are, for example, rapid tests in test centers or pharmacies, and there are separate regulations for PCR tests. Answers to the most important questions about the new regulation. Go to Article
Netanyahu seizes power in Israel again: After days of wrangling, the members of parliament vote for an early dissolution of the Knesset and for new elections. The fifth election in just three and a half years is to take place on November 1st. Jair Lapid takes over as interim prime minister. Predecessor Bennett announces a political break and former Prime Minister Netanyahu wants to govern again. Go to Article
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Less traffic jams with the nine-euro ticket: Cheaper tickets should make it easier to switch from cars to buses and trains. New traffic data show: It seems to work. In two cities, the traffic jam decreased particularly significantly. Go to Article
“They taught the victims that love means slavery and violence”: Singer R. Kelly has to go to prison for 30 years because he abused young women and girls for decades. When the sentence is announced, he meets his victims speechless and without remorse (SZ Plus). Go to Article
Lewandowski has to wait: FC Barcelona gets 205 million euros in fresh money. But for possible large transfers like that of the courted Bayern attacker, Barça needs even more money. Much more. Go to Article
Last but not least
People: “Then you explode”: Kelly Clarkson doesn’t want to be a time bomb, Bettina Stark-Watzinger remembers an unconventional biology teacher, and a Bavarian mayor falls victim to a curious mix-up. Go to Article