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AfD calls for political change: Important election decisions in Saxony and Thuringia
On September 1, 2024, Alice Weidel, a leading figure in the Alternative for Germany (AfD), made a strong appeal to her supporters on social media. In a tweet, Weidel encouraged her followers to vote for the AfD with both votes in the upcoming elections in Saxony and Thuringia. Her goal: to initiate a political turnaround not only at the state level, but throughout Germany. Weidel, known for her powerful and often provocative statements, used the opportunity to point out the…
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Important moments from Harris and Walz’s first joint interview
In a remarkable first joint interview with CNN, US Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz appeared together to address important political issues and defend themselves against criticism. Ms. Harris staunchly defended the policy shifts of her career, as well as the administration led by President Joe Biden. She emphasized that the Biden administration has successfully restarted the economy after the pandemic. This is especially relevant because economic recovery is a key concern for many voters. Tough stance…
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MP Gerlinde Stobrawa: An important chapter comes to an end
Brandenburg's political landscape has suffered a significant loss. Former state parliamentarian Gerlinde Stobrawa, who was involved in politics for several decades, has died. The state association of the Left Party announced on Thursday that the long-serving politician must be laid to rest at the age of 75. Her death marks the end of an era for many who saw her as a symbolic figure in the state's political scene. Gerlinde Stobrawa was born in Brandenburg in 1949 and was destined…
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Parliament website unavailable: Important information on planned ICT maintenance work
On Friday, 30 August 2024, it will be temporarily impossible to access Parliament's website. This is due to planned ICT maintenance work, which will take place from 2 p.m. until late at night. There may also be isolated outages of the website on the following day, Saturday, 31 August. However, during this period, citizens will still be able to engage with Parliament’s social media team through various channels such as Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), TikTok and LinkedIn. More information For…
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Electoral districts in Lübben: Important changes for the 2024 state election
In Lübben, a town in the Spreewald, extensive changes are imminent, calling on voters to carefully check their voting notifications. In view of the upcoming state election on September 22, 2024, the city administration has initially revised the electoral districts. This measure aims to respond to the increasing voter turnout and reduce the burden on polling stations. The core city of Lübben has been re-divided into electoral districts, which is intended to ensure a fairer distribution of voters in the…
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Important step: Federal government secures Meyer shipyard in Papenburg
In a recent tweet, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz highlighted the importance of the continued existence of the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg. He stressed that the shipyard is of immense importance not only for the region and Lower Saxony, but for the whole of Germany and can be described as an industrial crown jewel. Scholz assured that the federal government would do everything in its power to find a good solution and secure the shipyard. Scholz said that this is…
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Kretschmann: Legroom important for Green Party top candidate
Stuttgart. The Prime Minister of Baden-Württemberg, Winfried Kretschmann, has recently spoken out clearly against the concept of dual leadership within the Greens. In an interview with the German Press Agency in Stuttgart, Kretschmann stressed that clear leadership is essential for the functioning of democracy. "Anyone who becomes the top candidate needs room to move," he explained, adding that his more than 40 years of political experience had given him this assessment. Kretschmann sees the role of a single leader as…
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Future of Thuringia: Important topics for successful cooperation
In today's political landscape, it is clear in eastern Germany, for example, that cooperation between the CDU's regional associations in Thuringia and Saxony has increasingly become the focus of public discussion. The framework conditions for potential cooperation in particular are under debate and are being critically questioned by various actors. This could have far-reaching effects on the political agenda and strategy of both regional associations, particularly with regard to key issues such as migration, education and the economy. In his…
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Selenskyj praises parliament for important step towards church independence
Kropyvnytskyi (dpa) - In a new round of the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi is giving the Verkhovna Rada, the Ukrainian parliament, high praise. In one of his daily video messages from the important industrial city of Kropyvnytskyi, he thanked the deputies for passing a law banning the Orthodox Church, which was subordinate to the Moscow Patriarchate. This ban is seen as a step towards Ukraine's spiritual independence and as a response to the Moscow Patriarchate's support for the…
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Budget discussions in Magdeburg: Delays slow down important investments
Challenges in the Budget consultations in Magdeburg The current budget discussions in Magdeburg are proving difficult and pose a significant hurdle for the Government coalition In particular, the delays in the presentation of the draft budget have raised concerns that important projects and Initiatives in the city could be at risk. Influence on future Investments Andreas Schmidtthe financial politician and SPD-State Chairman, expressed concern about the current situation. He made it clear that it is very likely that no budget…