Scholz talks directly to Putin about Russia’s war with Ukraine

Scholz talks directly to Putin about Russia’s war with Ukraine

Responding to journalists’ question whether Moscow is receiving proposals from Berlin to start peace talks with Ukraine, he noted that “it would be wrong to assume that there are no contacts and conversations with Russia.” “As you know, both the Federal Chancellor and other EU politicians are in direct contact with President Putin. And at … Read more

Money alone is not enough: because the “breakthrough” is faltering

Money alone is not enough: because the “breakthrough” is faltering

With a special fund of 100 billion euros, Olaf Scholz wanted to push the “change of the era” in security policy. But lack of money is not the only problem. What about urgently needed reform? Less than three days ago Vladimir Putin sent his troops to take the Ukrainian capital of Kiev as the chancellor … Read more

The year in review: war in Ukraine, traffic lights, Winnetou and Boris Becker

The year in review: war in Ukraine, traffic lights, Winnetou and Boris Becker

Opinion and debate Politics The year under review In the summer, Ravensburger Verlag’s decision to stop delivering two Winnetou children’s books caused a stir. Karl-May-Verlag benefited from this, as it turned out towards the end of the year. © imago / United Archives / imago stock&people Svenja Flasspöhler, Jana Puglierin and Hajo Schumacher in conversation … Read more