Tag: democracy
Today there could be a showdown over pension reform in France
Status: 08.06.2023 2:01 p.m French President Macron pushed through the pension reform without letting the National Assembly vote. Today there could be a showdown in parliament – in a last…
Inequality: Gap between rich and poor threatens democracy
Billionaires are easily getting richer and leaving the rest of society behind. They should pay a lot more taxes – because the state needs their money more urgently than ever.…
German Evangelical Church Congress: When is the time for peace? – Politics
St. John’s Church rises high above the graves of the cemetery of the same name. Up here you hardly notice the hustle and bustle of the Kirchentag in the old…
CSU and Left complain about electoral reform – politics
The signing of the law on the controversial electoral law reform by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier met with criticism in the CSU. “I regret that the Federal President did not…
Democracy: EU Commission initiates proceedings against Poland
democracy EU Commission initiates proceedings against Poland Opposition politician Donald Tusk (2nd from left) takes part in a protest against the policies of the PiS government alongside Poland’s ex-president Lech…
Propaganda on the Ukraine war: Putin’s “influencers” in Germany – politics
Elena Kolbasnikova is sentenced in Cologne for defending Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The 48-year-old has also organized pro-Putin demonstrations – and delivered equipment to Russian soldiers. She is not alone.…
Democracy: Election in Poland: EU parliamentarians for OSCE observer mission
democracy Election in Poland: EU parliamentarians for OSCE observer mission Parliamentary elections are scheduled for autumn in Poland. photo © Leszek Szymanski/PAP/dpa Before the parliamentary elections in Poland, there are…
Nathan Law fled Hong Kong: an interview with the democracy activist
Democracy activist Nathan Law fled his hometown of Hong Kong in 2020. In the interview, the 29-year-old looked disillusioned at the sparkling city he loved so much – and with…
Poland: Opposition calls for march for democracy – politics
The “great march” is to begin at noon. People from all over the country should drive to the Polish capital and join the demonstration that Donald Tusk called for in…
Why journalists are always wrong with their forecasts – Culture
Erdoğan could give way, Trump will never be elected, the British will remain in the EU: Even journalists can make mistakes. A personal self-interview from Turkey. So I was wrong.…