This is how the new CDU boss ticks – Armin Laschet has ambition in his blood – domestic politics

This is how the new CDU boss ticks – Armin Laschet has ambition in his blood – domestic politics

Armin Laschet combines what CDU politicians have always made successful: an emphatic down-to-earth attitude, an unconditional will to power – and the tactical advantage of always being underestimated. If his office allows, the Aachen resident, who still lives in his hometown, drives to the beverage market in a blue electric vehicle on weekends. He is … Read more

Explosive prognosis from Munich – is the lockdown already having an effect? – Domestic policy

Explosive prognosis from Munich – is the lockdown already having an effect?  – Domestic policy

At the beginning of November, all restaurants in Germany closed with the start of the “Lockdown light”. Germany has been in a tough lockdown since mid-December: Most of the retail trade has been closed, hairdressers and cosmetic studios have been closed, and schooling has been severely restricted. The big question is: What impact are the … Read more

Corona: Merkel paper on the federal-state summit: That’s why the number 35 is so important now! – Domestic policy

Corona: Merkel paper on the federal-state summit: That’s why the number 35 is so important now!  – Domestic policy

Germany is looking at the Federal Chancellery today: At the federal-state summit (since 2 p.m.), new corona measures are to be decided in order to prevent an uncontrollable corona outbreak throughout the country. It is already clear that the lives of many German citizens could change suddenly after the summit, if the plans in the … Read more