“He judged everything from the perspective of the property entrepreneur he had been before politics,” she wrote of Trump. “Each property could only be allocated once. If he didn’t get it, someone else did. That was also how he looked at the world.” “For him, all countries were in competition with each other, in which … Read more
Das Grummeln in der SPD wird nicht leiser. Die Diskussion, ob Scholz oder Pistorius der richtige Spitzen- bzw. Kanzlerkandidat ist, ist noch nicht beendet. Am Vorabend hat die engere Parteiführung getagt. Was besprochen wurde, wie es weitergeht und wie sehr die sozialdemokratische Führung ihren Kandidaten jetzt schon beschädigt hat, fassen Gordon Repinski und POLITICO-Chefkorrespondent Rasmus … Read more
This marks the second time in a year that Baltic Sea infrastructure — which includes communications cables and energy pipelines such as Nord Stream — has been damaged, raising concerns over security and sabotage. Another telecom cable in the Baltic Sea between Lithuania and Sweden’s Gotland Island was damaged Sunday morning, telecom company Telia Lietuva, … Read more
Benin, one of Nigeria’s oldest cities, is a treasure trove of cultural heritage and history. It is home to some of the country’s most valuable ancient artworks, relics, and artefacts, making it a unique cultural hub. However, a significant portion of these treasures, including the royal palace, were plundered during the invasion of the Kingdom … Read more
For those keen on a whimsical winter break, jetting off beyond British borders may just hit the festive spot. Tucked away in the charming heart of Bavaria lies the enchanting city of Nuremberg, famed for being the birthplace of Christmas Lebkuchen. This traditional German gingerbread is synonymous with the festive period and Nuremberg’s illustrious Christmas … Read more
Brazilian officials held a bilateral meeting with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday. Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Carlos Fávaro told reporters on Monday: “The deal would be very good for Brazil and the EU,” and added: “We have never been so near to finalizing this deal.” Scholz argued that delays would harm … Read more
DRESDEN in eastern Germany, is often called “Florence on the Elbe” thanks to its riverside setting, Baroque architecture and world-class culture. The German city earned its moniker after creatives like composers Karl Maria Von Weber and Richard Wagner, architect Gottfried Semper and painter Caspar David Friedrich lived in the city, contributing to its reputation as … Read more
The shift by the White House comes as Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region brace for an assault by some 50,000 troops — including 10,000 North Korean soldiers — and as President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to strike a peace agreement immediately upon taking office, stoking fears in Kyiv he could press Ukraine to make … Read more
Der Kanzler ist beim G20-Gipfel in Rio de Janeiro, während in Berlin die Diskussionen in der SPD weitergehen, ob Scholz noch der richtige Kanzlerkandidat ist. Die Zustimmung für ihn sinkt, für Pistorius hingegen steigt sie weiter. Gordon Repinski analysiert, wie sich der leise Abschied von Scholz möglicherweise bereits abzeichnet. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview spricht Jürgen Klöckner mit … Read more
Although the party is entering the snap election campaign with new leadership, it doesn’t yet have answers to the major crises facing Germany. There was little time for substance in Wiesbaden as the party’s election program won’t be adopted until the end of January. At the conference, the discussions focused on inheritance tax, reform of … Read more
