“A prime minister is there for everyone.” He must keep an eye on the general interest, think long-term and, if necessary, assert his convictions against resistance. He should not seek short-term, tactical advantages for the sake of the headline. But it should be clear which party he belongs to. This is how Tarek Al-Wazir imagines … Read more
operation in hospital Unlike statutory health insurance, private health insurance is an individual contract that the insured concludes with the insurance company. (Foto: imago images/Cavan Images) Munich, Frankfurt The financial situation of statutory health insurance (GKV) is currently dramatic. The federal government keeps arguing about how the deficits can be compensated. There will also be another … Read more
Heating with gas A reduced VAT of seven percent applies to gas until the end of March 2024. (Photo: IMAGO/Wolfgang Maria Weber) Düsseldorf Anyone who heats with oil or gas will have to reckon with greater price increases in the future than in the past. The federal government has drawn up a new plan for … Read more
Bavaria’s SPD has offered the CSU that the state parliamentary group tolerate a minority government until the state elections – should Prime Minister Markus Söder dismiss his deputy Hubert Aiwanger and break the coalition with the Free Voters. “Out of responsibility for our Free State, we would rather tolerate a CSU minority government until October … Read more
MÜNCHEN “Out of responsibility for our Free State, we would rather tolerate a CSU minority government until October 8 than hand over our Bavarian democracy to the right-wing populists,” said SPD state leader Florian von Brunn on Friday in Munich. He again called on Söder to fire Aiwanger after allegations of an anti-Semitic leaflet from … Read more
On July 20, 1944, Germans attempted to overthrow dictator Adolf Hitler, end the war, and restore the rule of law. The coup failed, within a short time a large number of the 200 or so resisters were arrested and many were executed, including one of the leading figures in the coup d’état, Claus Schenk Graf … Read more
Judge at the Dresden Higher Regional Court According to a survey, even experienced judges earn significantly less than their career counterparts in the private sector. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The state as an employer is becoming less and less interesting for lawyers – at least financially. Because as a career starter, you can earn significantly more … Read more
DThe housing association Schifffahrt Hafen Rostock receives a loan worth millions to convert gas heating systems to district heating. The Ministry of Construction announced on Sunday in Schwerin that 1.7 million euros were available from the housing modernization program. The loan is interest-free and a quarter of it does not have to be repaid. According … Read more
Only in the third ballot is Kai Wegner elected as the new Governing Mayor of the capital. The Social Democrats in particular are likely to have refused him the previously missing votes. Berlin’s SPD would have done well to give up governing altogether. What a disaster! Berlin’s new governing mayor needs three attempts to be … Read more
Deutschland Green politician Corona Commission in Parliament? Dahmen fears a “fight for interpretation sovereignty” Status: 04:19 a.m | Reading time: 2 minutes Green politician Janosch Dahmen: A commission is associated with a lot of effort, bureaucracy and costs Source: dpa/Kay Nietfeld Federal Minister of Health Karl Lauterbach is open to calls for a commission of … Read more