In mid-April, the German website Business Insider reported that on Easter, Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht took a short break on the North Sea island of Zylt. So far no one was able to send in the perfect solution, which is not strange. With her was her 21-year-old son, Alexander, who flew to Zylt using a […]
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Burbok from Butsa: ‘The culprits will be held accountable’
“We have a responsibility to the victims, not only by honoring their memory here, but by holding the perpetrators accountable for their actions. This is what we will do as an international community. This is the promise we are giving today from Boutsa.” The words of the German Foreign Minister Analena Berbok from the city-symbol […]
New York: $ 200 million for a work of art
The auction lasted just four minutes at Christie’s in New York. Andy Warhol’s famous “Shot Sage Blue Marilyn” silkscreen, which immortalizes Marilyn Monroe, a Hollywood idol in the 60’s, was offered to those interested with a starting price of around 100 million dollars. Within seconds the price jumped to 130 million. Mobile phones caught fire […]
Solz – Macron: Ukraine belongs to Europe
It was not another Franco-German demonstration of friendship and cooperation, as the two countries traditionally do on the occasion of the election of their new leaders. The first trip of Emmanuel Macron, who just two days ago was sworn in again as President of France, consciously took place on Europe Day. The established ceremonial values […]
Can Putin be tried in Germany?
Two former ministers have been charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine. Exclusive interview with their lawyer Nikolaos Gazeas. About two and a half months have passed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the attacks are raging with undiminished intensity and images of unprecedented violence are projected daily. Mariupol, Kharkiv, Boutsa. Journalists, […]
A German politician resigns because he threatened a journalist
In the Reporters Without Borders world rankings for press freedom, Germany ranks 18th for 2022. This means that there are probably greater restrictions on the work of journalists than, for example, the Nordic countries, which are in the top ranking positions. But even so, open threats against members of the press are considered unthinkable. And […]
Solz (again) meets Macron against the backdrop of Ukraine
Two days after he was sworn in for the second time at the Elysee Palace and immediately after his speech in Strasbourg for Europe Day, the newly elected President Emmanuel Macron is expected this afternoon at the Chancellery. A short joint press conference, one-on-one meeting and then a working dinner are scheduled for the two […]
Europe Day and the myth of the wise nation
Celebrating the day after the Victory over Nazi Germany on May 8, 1945, Europe Day symbolizes the peace and prosperity that the EU has secured for the peoples of Europe in the immediate aftermath of the deadliest and most destructive conflict in history. This year’s anniversary has strong symbolism. It coincides with the 75th anniversary […]
Illegal surveillance in Poland as well?
All indications are that Pegasus monitoring software has been used in Poland as well. The head of the relevant committee of inquiry in the Senate speaks to DW. Spain is on the brink of a government crisis due to revelations about the use of Pegasus software in surveillance of Catalan separatists, MPs, and even Prime […]
Ambiguity and disputes over Italian weapons in Ukraine
Intergovernmental crackdown once again in Italy on the occasion of the statements of the Ministry of Defense about the supply of weapons to Ukraine “capable of hitting Russian positions”. Pressure on Draghi for more transparency. Italy strongly supports Ukraine and its resistance to the Russian invasion. It is clear, however, that the first substantial problems […]
