Compulsory schooling debate intensifies as AfD pushes for right to home instruction AfD’s bid to loosen compulsory schooling draws criticism from Minister Prien as three states file a Bundesrat motion …
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World
French foreign minister urges US and Iran to seize deal opportunity
by anna walterby anna walterFrance urges momentum as ‘positive signs’ build toward US-Iran deal French foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot says ‘positive signs’ are accumulating toward a US-Iran deal and urged both sides to seize …
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Hesse Finance Minister Faces Scrutiny Over DFB Tax Office Transfer to Bad Homburg Hesse finance minister Alexander Lorz faced intense questioning in the Wiesbaden Landtag after revelations about the DFB …
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Hessian Budget Committee summons minister over DFB tax office change Hessian Budget Committee summons Finance Minister on DFB tax office change; FDP and Greens submit 45 urgent questions demanding transparency …
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Technology
Handelsblatt TECH summit kicks off with Hessen minister and industry executives
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzHandelsblatt TECH Kicks Off with Hessen Minister and Industry Chiefs from Schwarz Digits, TeamViewer and Audi Handelsblatt TECH opened with Hesse’s minister for digitalization and a strong corporate presence, as …
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Business
Environment Minister Schneider Warns Redispatch Provision Could Stall Germany’s Renewable Expansion
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s Environment Minister Defends Renewable Energy Amid Coalition Rift Environment Minister Schneider defends renewable energy, warns of offshore wind uncertainty, and outlines climate, circular-economy and grid plans amid coalition tensions. …
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Politics
Gordon Schnieder elected Rhineland-Palatinate minister president as CDU returns to power
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGordon Schnieder Elected Rhineland-Palatinate Minister-President in Historic CDU–SPD Coalition Gordon Schnieder elected Rhineland-Palatinate minister-president on May 18, 2026, leading a historic CDU‑SPD coalition after a narrow parliamentary vote. Gordon Schnieder, …
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World
US backs Ali al-Zaidi as Iraq prime minister to confront Iran-aligned militias
by anna walterby anna walterTrump’s Backing of Ali al-Zaidi Redraws Iraqi Political Map as U.S. Conditions Aid on Militia Action Trump’s backing of Ali al-Zaidi reshapes Iraq’s leadership as Washington ties aid and frozen …
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Politics
Germany’s Justice Minister proposes stripping visitation rights in domestic violence cases
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany moves to restrict child visitation rights in domestic violence cases Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig proposes law letting family courts limit or remove child visitation rights for domestic violence perpetrators …
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Business
Nuclear power rejected as answer to fossil energy crisis by Germany’s environment minister
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerNuclear power not the answer to the fossil energy crisis, German official says Germany urged to focus on renewables as nuclear power deemed too costly, risky, and reliant on state …