Tag: Germany
Freedom of the press worsened worldwide, improved in Germany
As of: May 3, 2024 6:27 a.m Even though the situation with press freedom has deteriorated worldwide, Germany has risen from 21st place to tenth place in the new ranking.…
CDU: Günther against equating the Left Party and the AfD – politics
Shortly before the CDU federal party conference, Schleswig-Holstein’s Prime Minister Daniel Günther spoke out against equating the AfD and the Left Party. “There is no equidistance to the Left Party…
Press freedom ranking: Germany is improving despite anti-press tendencies – Media
Germany has moved back up to tenth place in the global press freedom rankings of the organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF). This is an increase compared to the previous year,…
Candida auris: The zombie fungus is spreading in Germany
When researchers discovered a previously unknown fungus in a Japanese patient 15 years ago, no one suspected that Candida auris would become a global problem. Now the deadly pathogen has…
AfD and China: Internal papers expose “enthusiasm for dictatorships” – politics
The AfD employee in the Bundestag is frustrated. “This kind of crap comes up all the time,” he says, “and then we have to deal with it.” “Crap” refers to…
Tesla shows the Cybertruck in Germany – Economy
It is completely unclear whether it will ever be allowed to drive on German roads – but the US electric car manufacturer Tesla has presented its futuristic “Cybertruck” in Germany.…
Administrative court negotiates AfD observation in Bavaria – Bavaria
From June 18th, the Munich Administrative Court will be hearing the main proceedings on the question of whether the Bavarian Office for the Protection of the Constitution can monitor the…
Storms: Violent thunderstorms hit parts of Germany
storm warning Heavy rain, hail, squalls: violent thunderstorms are moving across parts of Germany Something is brewing: severe storms are brewing in large parts of Germany, like here in Duisburg…
Weather: Thunderstorms and heavy rain over parts of Germany
Weather Thunderstorms and heavy rain over parts of Germany The sky has darkened over Duisburg. photo © Christoph Reichwein/dpa Especially in the southwest and in the middle of Germany it…
Federal budget: Departments oppose Lindner’s austerity targets – politics
The traffic light coalition is facing a new test: several Green Party and SPD ministries are not adhering to the specifications of Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) for the…