Our graphic summarizes him as former Chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Germany and the countries former Minister of Finance. More than that, Oskar Lafontaine was the social democrat’s candidate for Chancellor in 1990. Not an easy task, given that on that year, the two Germanys reunited. Lafontaine lost the elections – but maintained his political activities till today. ...
There is no law at the state or federal level in Germany regarding the use of the German language for “gender equality”. Similarly, no new standards have been established for official writing rules. Yet, an increasing number of official institutions, universities, companies and media outlets are revising their use of the German language to align with gender equality. The debate ...
The organization “Muslim Interaktiv” made a demonstration on 29th April in Hamburg and shook Germany. The demonstration was about Gaza. However, not only that: the demonstration praised the “caliphate” and referred to it as a solution to the problems Muslims are suffering from. Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated, “All criminal offenses must be prosecuted”. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser called the demonstration ...
By Yiğit Saner Days before the terrorist attack in Moscow, France allegedly sent two thousand troops to Ukraine, bringing tensions to a peak. According to the claim, a division has allegedly landed south of Kyiv. Brussels, which Zelenskyy insulted for not sending more aid, will fund Kyiv with frozen Russian assets. Minutes after Friday’s terrorist attack in the Russian capital ...
By Yiğit Saner France is pursuing to form an alliance comprised of Western countries open to send troops to Ukraine. Poland supports the group led by Macron; they are trying to involve Germany. Additionally, the recent “Russian propaganda” wind in the US media is raising some questions. Paris is planning to send troops to Kyiv by forming an alliance with ...
While the German military debates plans to intervene directly in the war in Ukraine and the German government debates, among other steps, the reintroduction of obligatory military service as war preparations, others demand a different course in foreign policy. “Sanctions have failed as a policy instrument. There is no other way to peace without some interaction with Russia”, says Michael ...
Interview by Meral Akkaya The released recording and text by Margarita Simonyan, the Editor-in-Chief of Russia Today, regarding German officers sparked a huge outcry. In recordings German officers were planning a long-range Taurus missile attack on the Crimean Bridge. The participants in the conversation dated February 19 includes head of Air Force Operations Brigadier General Frank, Air Force Chief Lieutenant ...
By Can Çakır For the first time in Germany, a new political organization was launched with the Turks pioneering: Democratic Alliance for Diversity and Awakening (Demokratischen Allianz für Vielfalt und Aufbruch – DAVA). DAVA sparked a debate in Germany, and some German media targeted DAVA with various allegations. We interviewed Fatih Zingal, one of the leaders of the organization and ...
In recent weeks, one of the main issues on Germany’s agenda has been the Alternative for Germany party (Alternative für Deutschland, AfD). Mass demonstrations against the “far right”, “racism” and “xenophobia” were organised in many cities across the country. The protests were attended and supported by government parties and officials. Parallel to the demonstrations, the “AfD threat” has been the ...
Farmers in Germany organized massive protests last week. The correspondents of Aydınlık Europe, Turkish daily newspaper Aydınlık’s supplementary in Europe, followed the protests in Berlin and Munich on the spot. Aydınlık Europe’s report covering the reasons for the protests, the demands and the views of the participants was translated from Turkish into English by UWI. German farmers revolted against the ...