Rising instances of violence towards political figures are alarming German authorities as several distressing events have occurred.
German Federal StatesElection posters in Thuringia ahead of the local elections on May 26 feature an image of right-wing politician Björn Höcke (52), accompanied by the phrase: "I'm supporting the authentic option for the Saalfeld-Rudolstadt district." These posters differ from the standard AfD blue design and omit...
German Federal StatesThomas Strobl, Baden-Württemberg's Interior Minister and member of the CDU, firmly opposes the violent acts towards law enforcement officers during the purported Revolutionary May Day protests in Stuttgart.
PoliticsForeign-based fraudsters employ treacherous tactics, targeting elderly individuals through telephone scams for years. However, the tides have turned, with hundreds of investigators from across Europe now pursuing them.
PoliticsThese individuals risked their own safety for others' well-being: 14 ordinary people awarded the NRW Salvage Medal for their work - one is honored posthumously.
PoliticsThe CDU experiences little movement in Thuringia's polls, yet the leading AfD party has recently suffered a setback. CDU prime candidate Mario Voigt harbors confidence in overcoming them and holds a lofty aspiration.
PoliticsAfter the Baltic storm surge in October, officials in Schleswig-Holstein are now able to request assistance from the state. A necessary form for this purpose has been online since Tuesday, according to State Secretary for Economic Affairs Julia Carstens (CDU) from Kiel. This form can be found...
TravelsFederal and city politicians gathered in Münster on Tuesday for battery research discussions. The aim is to benefit the relevant industry with their findings.
TravelsStudents who are of legal age can carry a small amount of cannabis in their lunch boxes, bags, or backpacks, but they are not allowed to consume it at school. Minister Feller presents different options to schools.
TravelsEU continues its expansion to the east as accession negotiations begin with more countries; Hesse's Minister of Europe heads to Moldova for discussions.
TravelsBerlin's chief administrator Wegner faces a setback as one of his key senators resigns following the discovery of issues in Manja Schreiner's doctoral thesis.
PoliticsThe Federal President expresses frustration over discussions regarding certain weapon supplies to Kiev. He acknowledges the Chancellor's decision not to offer Taurus systems, but this does not sit well with some individuals.
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