As the "power woman" in the red-green government led by Chancellor Gerhard Schröder for three years (2002-2005), former Family Minister Renate Schmidt (80) played a crucial role. Her contributions included introducing parental allowance, legalizing daycare, and ensuring kindergarten rights.
CultureRecently, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (64, SPD) exhibited uncharacteristic anger, surprising many as he is frequently regarded as Germany's most prominent politician and a top contender for chancellor.
CultureWhat was he thinking? Ex-Environment Minister Jürgen Trittin (69, Greens) referred to ex-Chancellor Angela Merkel (69) as "Mrs. Merz" on Sandra Maischberger's show, prompting the audience to erupt in laughter.
TechnologyIn today's crucial Bundestag debate on nuclear power plants (starting at 16:20 on BILD's livestream), Green Economics Minister Robert Habeck (54) and Environment Minister Steffi Lemke (56) face another important challenge.
PanoramaHow politically unbiased is the artificial intelligence millions of Germans employ for work, education, and schooling? BILD assessed this.
PanoramaCSU politician Wolfgang Stefinger (39) shares a startling revelation about his health; political figures across parties send their well-wishes.
CultureIn Hamburg, the SPD party is rattled after an unexpected assault on their campaigners. An unidentified individual targeted the group, leaving a young Social Democrat with a wounded hand.
CultureMarcel L. (27 years old) is not just a far-right radical; he intended to eliminate Nazis, Jews, Muslims, and Greens. He stashed an extensive collection of explosives, firearms, and ammunition.
EconomyThe call for a commission to examine nuclear power facilities by the CDU/CSU continues to increase in volume.
CultureFederal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (65, SPD) supports Christian Lindner's (45, FDP) fiscal policies, amidst a debate among the German government.
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