AfD Rule: A Global Warning
A state election on September 6th, in a federal state with just over two million inhabitants, is capturing global attention, mixed with unease. The Alternative for Germany (AfD), a party with far-right elements, could secure an absolute majority in the state parliament and govern alone. The New York Times recently highlighted this potential shift: "Since the end of World War II, no far-right party has held power in Germany at the federal or state level. This could change this autumn." The prospect of the far-right coming to power represents a significant turning point for the Federal Republic. Such a development would at least tarnish Germany's image as a reliable, balancing middle power on the international stage.
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Solar Eclipse on TV: It Could Have Been Spectacular
Somewhere on a rooftop in Reykjavik, people witnessed a total solar eclipse on Wednesday evening. It could have been a rare, unforgettable moment of astonishing silence for them, if it weren't for the reporter from the German news channel Welt-TV. The reporter continuously provided live comment
AfD: The increasingly dirty infighting within the NRW AfD
The AfD's largest state chapter is also its most volatile. For quite some time now, two feuding factions have been clashing in North Rhine-Westphalia. There's no end to the dispute in sight; in fact, it's quite the opposite. AfD officials are constantly writing new letters and statements, in wh
Sabotage am Flughafen Leipzig: Drohnen-Testlauf vermutet?
Bundesinnenminister Alexander Dobrindt bezeichnete den Fund einer mit Sprengstoff beladenen Drohne am Flughafen Leipzig als ein "neues Bedrohungsszenario", bei dem ausländische Mächte als mögliche Drahtzieher nicht ausgeschlossen werden können. Die Vermutung fiel schnell auf Russland, nicht zu
US Fighter Jets Intercept Aircraft Near Trump's Golf Course
Two aircraft violated a temporary no-fly zone established around President Donald Trump's golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey, on Sunday. F-16 fighter jets intercepted the aircraft and safely escorted them out of the restricted airspace, according to the relevant military command (NORAD). Tru
Sportpolitik: Eskalation auf dem Eis
Es erfordert Mut, ein Athlet im Bundeskader zu sein. Nicht nur, um mit Geschwindigkeiten von rund 50 km/h auf schmalen Kufen durch die Kurven zu jagen, sondern auch, um sich vor laufender Kamera auf einen Stuhl zu setzen und über seine Wahrnehmung von Entscheidungen im Verband zu sprechen. "Ich
Defense Spending: "The 700 Billion Euro Program Risks Fizzling Out"
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has an astonishing 700 billion euros at his disposal until 2030 to overhaul the long-neglected Bundeswehr, recruit additional soldiers, and modernize the nation's arsenal. The vast majority of this funding comes from loans, making it an unp