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Clueso calls for votes: Together against radical forces!
The well-known musician Clueso has made a furious appeal to the public - not for a new album, but for a completely different, important reason: the upcoming elections in Thuringia and Saxony. On a Saturday, the Erfurt native published a passionate post on Instagram in which he encouraged citizens to cast their votes and take a stand against extremist movements. "Let's come together again and not drift into extremes. I don't want to wake up in a country where radicals…
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Elections in Thuringia and Saxony: A test for the political landscape
In the eastern states of Thuringia and Saxony, crucial elections are taking place today, which are seen as a test of the mood ahead of the 2025 federal election. There is great excitement, as the Alternative for Germany (AfD) can expect record results of around 30 percent, according to polls. However, the challenge for the AfD is that it is unlikely to find coalition partners to gain government. A new player, the newly founded party Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht, could make…
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Al-Wazir is running for the Bundestag: A new path for the Greens in Hesse
In an exciting twist on the political landscape, former Hesse minister Tarek Al-Wazir announced on Saturday his ambitions to serve as a member of parliament in the upcoming Bundestag. The Green politician expressed his plans via Instagram to run for the Offenbach constituency and to be ranked fourth on the Hesse Greens' state list. Al-Wazir, who served as Minister of Economic Affairs and Transport and Deputy Prime Minister of the Hessian state government from 2014 to 2024, has once again…
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Saxony votes: feverish election campaign and peaceful demonstrations
The election campaign in Saxony is entering its final phase, while the citizens of the Free State are preparing for the state elections next Sunday. The political mood is tense, and demonstrations for democracy and tolerance are finding increasing resonance among the population. In Leipzig, the Left's top candidate, Susanne Schaper, ended her election campaign with a closing event. The major parties had already made their final mobilization for voters on Friday. In total, around 3.3 million people will be…
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How free beer and elections shape the mood in the East
In a political climate that is often more reminiscent of glitzy events than serious election campaigns, the question arises as to whether citizens really still want to take part in elections. The upcoming state elections on Sunday are a hot topic, especially in eastern Germany. The Unification Treaty of 1990 obliges citizens to actively participate in democracy - a thought that seems frightening to many today. An interesting perspective comes from Saxony in particular: The Junge Union used an unexpected…
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The threat to freedom of expression posed by established media: A critical analysis
Freedom of expression is a fundamental good that has been hard-won and is always under threat. Unfortunately, it is often confused - even after the recent events surrounding the arrest and release of the Telegram boss. Instead of trusting established media, which are often polemical and misleading, we should take a closer look at who really promotes freedom of expression. In traditional media such as the Kurier, you rarely find independent thinkers or journalists from alternative media. But we cannot…
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Cosmopolitan Thuringia: Alliance sets an example against right-wing extremist tendencies
In recent months, the alliance "Cosmopolitan Thuringia" has gained attention by actively positioning itself against right-wing extremist tendencies in politics. In the upcoming state elections on September 1, numerous supporters from business, sports and culture are planning to campaign for a democratic and diverse society. This commitment is attracting attention because the alliance and its initiators are clearly speaking out against the increasing influence of right-wing extremist parties such as the Thuringian AfD. With over 8,500 supporters, including not only…
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Women’s power in Helmstedt: Apply now for political mentoring!
In Helmstedt, an initiative is underway that aims to integrate more women into local politics. The Lower Saxony Ministry for Social Affairs, Labor, Health and Equality has relaunched the mentoring program "Woman.Power.Democracy." to offer interested women the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the structures and processes of local politics. This national effort aims to ensure that more female voices are represented in local parliaments in the future. By participating in the program, women can benefit from the experience of active…
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A look into the heart of Höcke’s homeland: Politics and bratwurst in Bornhagen
The AfD's political pulse has been beaten in picturesque Bornhagen, a small village in the Eichsfeld region. Björn Höcke, one of the most controversial and notorious representatives of the German right, lives here. In the midst of idyllic half-timbered houses, where Gudrun Knedlik waters her flowerbeds at the entrance to the village, an image of integration emerges. "The Höckes are fully integrated in the village," she says, while stressing that the discussions usually do not concern politics. Such impressions are…
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Karoline Otte: The Greens’ new hope in the Göttingen constituency
The political landscape in the Göttingen constituency could soon change drastically. Following the resignation of Jürgen Trittin, who was considered a prominent voice of the Greens in the region for decades, Karoline Otte is now ready to succeed him. The 27-year-old Bundestag member has officially expressed her interest in running for the Greens in the Göttingen constituency, which is important for both the party and the voters. Jürgen Trittin, who served in the Bundestag in various capacities from 1998 until…