Merz: Few possibilities of agreement on basic income
In the dispute over basic income, the Union maintains its negative position. In view of a possible compromise, CDU leader Merz expressed skepticism in the “Welt am Sonntag”. He described the traffic light coalition’s plans as a way to get an unconditional basic income out of tax funds. The Union wants to stop the project in the Bundesrat. Finance Minister Lindner was open to changes to basic income. FDP politician told “Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland” that everything could be negotiated 12/11/2022 17:40
Scholz for sanctions against Iran
Chancellor Scholz wants to increase pressure on the political leadership in Iran. In his video podcast, Scholz announced further penalties. Only the government in Tehran is responsible for the escalation of violence in Iran. The daily images shook him. Germany calls for an immediate end to the violence and the release of political prisoners. EU foreign ministers plan to impose new sanctions on Iran on Monday. | 12/11/2022 17:40
Germany participates in the fertilizer initiative
As part of the UN climate conference, Germany announced its participation in a fertilizer initiative. Development Secretary Flasbarth said this should reduce fertilizer shortages in developing countries. The food supply of millions of people is currently at risk. The federal government is contributing 13.6 million euros to the initiative, launched by the US in the summer. Flasbarth added that climate protection and food security must be considered together to be successful.| 12/11/2022 17:40
All migrants rescued by “Ocean Viking” ashore
More than 230 migrants rescued at sea have landed in France. According to local authorities, the refugees left the “Ocean Viking” rescue ship at the military port of Toulon. There they were hosted in a tourist village for the time being. This was preceded by an odyssey across the Mediterranean Sea which lasted for several weeks. Italy had refused to assign a port to the ship. France had finally intervened.| 12/11/2022 17:40
Bundesliga: Wolfsburg win at Hoffenheim
Wolfsburg won 2-1 at Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga. Bremen lost against Leipzig 1:2. Leverkusen beat Stuttgart 2-0, Augsburg lost Bochum 0-1 and Hertha BSC beat Cologne 2-0. In the second division, Hamburger SV beat Sandhausen 4-2, St. Pauli played 4-4 in Karlsruhe and Heidenheim beat Regensburg 5-4. In the third division Meppen lost against Osnabrück with 0:3.| 12/11/2022 17:40
The weather in Northern Germany
Cloudy, mostly dry. Maximum 7 degrees in Göttingen and 11 degrees on Usedom. Free of overnight precipitation. Lows between plus 8 degrees on Rügen and minus 2 degrees in the Southern Harz. Tomorrow after fog, mostly cloudy, friendly in western Lower Saxony. Maximum values from 8 to 13 degrees. Further prospects: variable Mondays, from 9 to 13 degrees. Cheerful stretches on Tuesday, showers possible later, 10 to 14 degrees. | 12/11/2022 17:40
