After 100 days in office, Merz faces criticism and occasional praise. International reactions to foreign policy, economy, and coalition affairs.
The Koblenz CDU is hosting a summer festival with Julia Klöckner as a guest speaker. This has sparked criticism from the Greens and SPD.
The German government's ticket, Deutschlandticket, remains popular despite a price increase. The Union party wants to discontinue the program, but it's unclear why.
In March 2023, one or more extreme-right fraternity members broke into a student flat, where a rainbow flag was hung in the window. Despite ongoing proceedings against the suspects, it's unlikely a sentence will be handed down. A rising young fraternity member was reprimanded. Only a 36-year-old suspect has a prior conviction, following subsequent hate speech remarks about 'burning Jews'.
The Brandenburg State Ministry of the Interior publishes the Verfassungsschutz report on the AfD's state branch, classifying it as clearly antidemocratic and 'proven to be extremist on the right'.
Das Europäische Süden ist von heftigen Waldbränden betroffen. Experte warnen vor Auswirkungen auf das Klima. In diesem Kommentar wird über die Notwendigkeit wirksamer Klimavorsorge diskutiert.
New study sheds light on unwanted pregnancies, sparking controversy in Germany's cultural debate.
Despite three years of negotiations among almost 180 countries, the global plastic agreement has failed to come into being. Read on to find out why.
Bundestagspräsidentin Klöckner sparks controversy by comparing the taz to the right-wing portal Nius. The taz's editor-in-chief responds with a statement on the 'Ghost Driver' incident.
Wildfires rage in northern and western Spain, leaving destruction and despair. The people are fighting desperately to put out the flames, with many feeling abandoned. Read the full story from Marc Hoffmann.
A German anti-Nazis organization has secured the trademark rights to a notorious right-wing extremist shop, striking at the wallets of neo-Nazis and depriving them of their biggest online marketplace. This bold move by the organization is a powerful statement against hate and intolerance.
German Minister Julia Klöckner's appearance at a controversial sponsor event sparks political controversy, with critics accusing her of lacking demarcation against far-right extremism.
CDU-Abgeordneter Philipp Amthor employs a member of the extreme right student corporation Markomannia Aachen Greifswald, sparking concerns. Sando M. manages Amthor's office, raising eyebrows about the implications of far-right associations in his staff.
Asthma patients struggling with life after COVID-19 may consider assisted suicide, according to a doctor in an interview.
Ex-GDL-Chef wirft Halt bei Bundestag vor: 'Bahn kann nicht mehr gelebt werden'
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Since November 2024, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has been without a president. Criticism is coming from the opposition, and also within the institution itself, the vacant position is taking a toll. What's going on? By Philipp Eckstein.
The article highlights the growing threat of right-wing extremism in Germany and emphasizes the need for understanding and unity among Democrats to overcome it.
In an effort to eradicate inequality, Martyna Linartas discusses the crucial need for a progressive income tax system that challenges the notion of lifetime inheritance and unregulated wealth. Find out why Germany's economy is dominated by inherited wealth and how this perpetuates social inequality.
Berlin inaugurates Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Straße after 30+ years of protest, a victory for those fighting against colonial-racist monuments
The number of far-right incidents in the German Armed Forces has increased: 97 service members were dismissed in 2024 due to far-right extremist incidents. In the previous year, it was 62. The defense commissioner is calling for faster processing of suspected cases.
Ex-Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck steps down from the German Bundestag, stating he wants to hand over the reins to new generation and not be a 'ghost' on the corridors. He also takes a jab at Julia Klöckner in an exclusive interview with taz.
Discover how electric cars are significantly more environmentally friendly than combustion-engine cars, even considering the impact of batteries. Research reveals surprising facts about the emissions of electric vehicles throughout their entire lifespan.