Day: May 18, 2025
30 posts
Moderate conservative mayor of Bucharest leads in Romanian presidential election.
In the second round of the re-run presidential election in Romania, Nicusor Dan, an independent mayor of Bucharest,…
Political Scientists: Left Not Extremist, CDU Should Open Up to Them
Political scientists advise the CDU to open up to the Left Party. Hans Vorländer, Director of the Center…
Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer Spreading to Bones
Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer, his office announced…
Netanyahu OKs Gaza Aid Resumption Amid International Pressure
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved the immediate resumption of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. This…
Center-right AD Alliance Leads in Portuguese Election, But Falls Short of Majority
In Portugal, the center-right alliance Aliança Democrática (AD) led by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro is leading in the…
Poland Election: Trzaskowski and Nawrocki in Runoff for Presidency
In a closely contested race, the Polish presidential election will be decided in a runoff. Preliminary projections indicate…
Two fatalities in severe accident near Herzogenaurach
Two people have lost their lives and three others have been severely injured in a serious traffic accident…
1. FC Cologne Promotes to Bundesliga; SV Elversberg Hopes for Playoffs
In the final match of the season, the 1. FC Köln secured their second direct promotion spot to…
Doris Dörrie’s Critical Look at Today’s Male Generation
In an interview with “Die Zeit” magazine, film director and author Doris Dörrie reflects on the current state…
Verstappen Wins Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, Norris Completes Podium
Max Verstappen Wins Seventh Race of the Formula 1 Season in Italy Max Verstappen, the Red Bull pilot,…
Thuringia’s Interior Minister Calls for Banning Controversial Far-Right Party AfD
Thüringens Innenminister Georg Maier has called for a ban against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. In an…
Citytag President Urges Direct Funding for Municipalities
Leipzig’s Oberbürgermeister Burkhard Jung, the President of the German Cities Association, has called on the 16 federal states…
Merz Praises Potential Progress in Trump-Putin Talks on Ukraine
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) expressed hope on Sunday that the planned phone call between US President Donald Trump…
New Memorial Sites Concept Needed to Combat Rising Anti-Semitism
Felix Klein, the German government’s representative for Jewish life and the fight against antisemitism, is calling for a…
German Greens Slam Israel’s Gaza Strategy Amid Humanitarian Concerns
The criticism of Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip is growing in Germany. Israel has the right to…
German Chancellor Merz Invites Canadian PM Carney for Strategic Talks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has invited Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Germany. During a meeting in Rome…
Finance Minister Calls for Fiscal Responsibility
Nordrhein-Westfalen Rejects Funding for Increased Commuter Allowance Nordrhein-Westfalen’s Finance Minister, Marcus Optendrenk (CDU), has stated that the state…
Green Party demands investigation into Merkel’s Russia policy
In light of new findings regarding Angela Merkel’s Russia policy, opposition politicians are calling for an investigation committee…
Austria Considering Joining ‘Coalition of the Willing’ for Ukraine Peace Mission
The Austrian government is considering participating in a potential “Coalition of the Willing” to monitor or secure peace…
Strack-Zimmermann Calls for Renewed Efforts and Relevance in Changing World
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, a European Parliament member from the FDP, predicts a challenging four-year journey for her party. Despite…
2 Dead, 19 Injured
A Mexican navy ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday, resulting in the deaths…
Eastern Germany’s Chemical Sites in Focus
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has reportedly entered the debate on the future of the eastern German chemical…
Study Reveals Lower Working Hours Than Most Countries
According to a new analysis by the Institute for Economic Research (IW) based on OECD data, published on…
Germany’s Labor Minister Calls for More Full-Time Jobs for Mothers to Tackle Women’s Poverty
Bundesarbeitsministerin Bärbel Bas (SPD) urges the economy to improve working conditions in order to increase female employment. “Employers…
Austria Shines at Eurovision with ‘Wasted Love’ as Johannes Pietsch Wins Big
In a thrilling competition, Austria emerged victorious at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest (ESC). The 24-year-old Johannes Pietsch,…
Grünen leader demands more women in defense leadership roles
Grünen-Chefin Franziska Brantner criticizes the black-red coalition for exclusively appointing men to leadership positions in defense policy. “What…
Insa Poll: Union and AfD Surge, FDP Plummets to Three Percent
In a recent poll conducted by the research institute Insa for “Bild am Sonntag” the Union and AfD…
SPD Chief Stands by Male-Dominated Leadership Amidst Female Criticisms
SPD Leader Lars Klingbeil believes that the presence of predominantly male leadership positions in the ruling parties and…
Study Reveals Surprising Ranking
According to a calculation by the Institute of the German Economy (IW), Germans work fewer hours compared to…
Klingbeil: Sick & Nursing Insurance to Get Federal Cash Boost
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has announced “fundamental and bold” structural reforms of the social insurance systems. However, the…