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German Veterans Day: The Bundestag decided to introduce a Veterans Day with a large majority. This is intended to express recognition and thanks for soldiers on June 15th every year.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/veteranentag-102.html

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AfD Espionage Case: AfD leader Tino Chrupalla defended the actions of the AfD leadership in connection with reports about possible involvement of leading politicians in his party with Russia and China.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/afd-bundestag-krah-102.html

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Law tightened on bribery cases:  After allegations in the course of so-called mask deals, members of the Bundestag went unpunished. Now the current law has been tightened. In the future, “impermissible representation of interests” could result in up to three years in prison.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/bundestag-bestechlichkeit-100.html

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Steinmeier 3rd day of Turkey visit: On Steinmeier's third day in Turkey, differences became clear. The meeting with President Erdogan also discussed the Gaza Strip and different positions. 

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/steinmeier-tuerkei-126.html

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German federal government expects slightly more growth: Instead of 0.2 percent, the federal government is expecting 0.3 percent growth for the current year - this is based on the spring projection by Economics Minister Habeck. He expects growth of 1.0 percent in 2025.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/konjunktur/fruehjahrsprognose-bundesregierung-wachstum-100.html

EU News Update  

EU Parliament weakens environmental regulations for farmers: After weeks of farmers' protests, the European Parliament has withdrawn some environmental regulations in agriculture. The changes were approved in an expedited procedure and some even apply retroactively.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/eu-parlament-landwirte-umweltauflagen-100.html

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Espionage allegations against AfD employees: Faeser sees Krah in responsibility - After the espionage allegations against an employee of the AfD's top candidate Krah, Interior Minister Faeser is pushing for clarification and also sees Krah as responsible. He appears surprised - he found out about the arrest through the media.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/afd-spionageverdacht-china-100.html

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German President Steinmeier meets Turkish President Erdogan: In Ankara, the Presidents will meet today - an appointment with potential for conflict.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/steinmeier-erdogan-treffen-tuerkei-100.html

EU News Update  

New EU Regulation: From 2030, all packaging should be recyclable

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/eu-verpackung-muell-100.html

Hessen News Update  

Strike Tomorrow by Bus drivers: Anyone who has to take the bus on Thursday could face problems - the private bus companies are on strike all day. The effects are likely to be large in large parts of Hessen - including Frankfurt.

Details: https://www.hessenschau.de/wirtschaft/streik-bei-privaten-unternehmen-hier-sollen-am-donnerstag-in-hessen-die-busse-stillstehen-v7,busfahrer-106.html

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Federal Constitutional Court is evaluating the latest electoral law reform: The CSU and the Left have turned to the highest German court because they fear significant disadvantages from the new rules.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/bundesverfassungsgericht-wahlrecht-100.html

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Two espionage suspects in custody: They are said to have spied for China and specifically targeted technologies that could be used for military purposes - now two of the three Germans arrested are in custody. 

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/festnahmen-spionage-china-102.html

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Steinmeier in Turkey: At the start of his visit, Steinmeier praised the lifetime achievements of Turkish migrants in Germany and their contribution to German prosperity.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/steinmeier-tuerkei-122.html

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Winter in April: Heavy snowfall, especially in central Germany - In Bayern, almost 30 centimeters snow fell in some places, and a new high was also reached in NRW. There were problems with road traffic in many places.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/winter-wetter-138.html

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FDP wants to drastically apply stricter sanctions on Buergergeld and the end of pension at 63 years: In a draft resolution for the upcoming party conference, the FDP made demands that immediately met with criticism from the SPD. 

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/fdp-buergergeld-sozialstaat-100.html

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After the suspicion of a massive doping offense by the Chinese swimming team became known, Federal Interior Minister Faeser called for consistent clarification. The reports shook trust in the World Anti-Doping Agency.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/faeser-dopingverdacht-china-100.html

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Traffic Light Government and Union agrees on June 15th as Veterans Day: According to a media report, the traffic light factions and the Union in the Bundestag have agreed on a joint proposal to introduce an annual Veterans Day in Germany. 

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/veteranentag-ampel-100.html

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Smoking weed at train stations should be banned: Cannabis has recently become legal, but smoking weed at train stations is to be banned. A spokeswoman announced that Deutsche Bahn wants to change its house rules accordingly. 

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/gesellschaft/kiffen-bahnhof-100.html

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Snow in April: Winter to make another gues appearance in Germany

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/gesellschaft/schnee-im-april-102.html

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Habeck calls on partner countries to supply arms to Ukraine: He said, "Everyone who wants to defend democracy is once again urged to support Ukraine now."

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/newsticker/liveblog-ukraine-samstag-380.html#Habeck-ruft-Partnerlaender-zu-Waffenlieferungen-an-Kiew-auf

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Speed Camera Checks: Excessive speed is one of the main causes of traffic accidents. That's why another speed camera marathon took place yesterday. Eight federal states took part, thousands of police officers were deployed against over speeders.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/blitzermarathon-106.html

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Buergergeld: Last year, according to a report, almost 16,000 citizens' benefit recipients had their standard rate reduced, as they refused to work. In January, the cabinet gave the green light for further tightening.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/buergergeld-regelsatz-kuerzung-100.html

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EU Summit in Brussels: EU does not want to be left behind in international competition - Chancellor Scholz in particular is putting pressure on the economy at the summit in Brussels. But to ensure competitiveness, you need money - and action.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/weltwirtschaft/bruessel-gipfeltreffen-wirtschaft-100.html

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Deutschland Ticket for 49 Euro at risk: The background is unresolved questions about financing between the federal and state governments.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/verkehrsminister-deutschlandticket-100.html

France News Update  

France's action plan against youth voilence: After a series of extremely brutal crimes, France is once again discussing youth violence. Prime Minister Attal wants to present an action plan and hold both students and their parents responsible.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/frankreich-gewalt-jugendliche-100.html

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At EU Summit in Brussels: EU decides on new sanctions on Iran - The new sanctions are intended to hit companies that produce drones and missiles.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/eu-gipfel-nahost-ukraine-100.html

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Habeck arrives in Kiev: German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck arrived in the Ukrainian capital Kiev for a visit. He is accompanied by a business delegation. The focus of the trip is Russia's recent attacks on the Ukrainian energy infrastructure, emergency aid, strengthening the Ukrainian economy and economic relations with Germany.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/newsticker/liveblog-ukraine-donnerstag-334.html#Habeck-zu-Besuch-in-Kiew-eingetroffen

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Despite criticism from states, Lauterbach wants to promote clinical reform: Fear of clinic closures, criticism of financing plans - the planned hospital reform continues to cause disputes between the federal and state governments. Nevertheless, Federal Health Minister Lauterbach wants to move forward quickly.

Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/krankenhausreform-118.html