Tag: democracy
Federal Cross of Merit: Steinmeier’s new unisex order – politics
From Robert Rossmann, Berlin “Women achieve great things in our society,” says Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Whether in clubs, companies or universities, women would ensure “cohesion, humanity, progress and creativity”. They not…
Federal Constitutional Court declares the exclusion of the AfD-affiliated foundation from funding inadmissible – politics
The exclusion of the Desiderius Erasmus Foundation, which is close to the AfD, from state funding in 2019 violated the party’s right to equal opportunities. This was announced by the…
Street Festival: Celebration of Life and Democracy: Rio celebrates Carnival
Street party Celebration of life and democracy: Rio celebrates carnival After the pandemic, the Rio Carnival is back in all its facets. photo © Bruna Prado/AP/dpa The famous Sambodrome parades…
On the demand of the “last generation” for a social council – culture
In order to ward off the “climate catastrophe”, the “Last Generation” proposes a “social council” consisting of randomly drawn citizens: “Quasi a Germany in miniature”, which, with the advice of…
The climate crisis also reveals a crisis of democracy – culture
From Gustav Seibt A new unease about democracy is spreading. But this time it’s not coming from the populist right-wing fringe, but from climate movement activists. Their calculated civil disobedience…
Pistorius considers the debate on compulsory military service to be “valuable” – politics
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) sees good arguments for general compulsory military service in Germany. A general compulsory service would mean that young people could not only serve in the…
Halle is to become the location for the future center – politics
Halle an der Saale is to become the location for the planned future center for German unity and European transformation. This is proposed by a selection committee, as announced by…
Berlin: Giffey after voting: “Social Democracy has done everything to ensure that this election is well prepared”
Giffey after voting: “Social Democracy has done everything to ensure that this election is well prepared” NOTE: THIS POSTING IS WITHOUT VOICE TEXT. Franziska Giffey (SPD), acting mayor of Berlin…
Video: Governing Mayor Giffey: “Social Democracy has done everything to ensure that this election is well prepared”
STORY: (NOTE: THIS ARTICLE IS WITHOUT SPEAKER TEXT) Franziska Giffey (SPD), acting mayor of Berlin after voting: “Well, I’m going in with the good feeling that the Social Democrats have…
Biden and Lula vow to defend a “tested” democracy in their countries
Brazilian President Lula, received by Joe Biden on Friday, said the two leaders should “never again allow” assaults on democracy such as the United States and Brazil experienced two years…