- English Videos
- Tulsi Gabbard unveils US funded Biolab-Program
- Is Israel a Democracy
- ‘We are afraid’: Christians in Jerusalem warn of escalating violence | DW News
- SpaceX IPO
- English News and Articles
- The Chinese imbalance – which is just as misunderstood as all the others
- Ukraine: Marine drone explodes in Romanian port
- What impact will the new EU asylum law CEAS really have?
- NATO Commander Says Russia Not Seeking Conflict With Alliance Despite U.S. Force Reductions
- Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens
- US: Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's intelligence chief
- Open Letter to the President of the Russian Federation from the President of Ukraine & Response
- ECB raises interest rates for the first time in three years as Iran war fuels inflation
- Israel will not leave Lebanon, won't strike if Hezbollah respects ceasefire, sources tell 'Post'
- DNI Gabbard Reveals Evidence of U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Global Biolab Program
- Translated News in English
- Corona
- Parity Association - Poverty is increasing in Germany
- Merz government and Rheinmetall: Seven ministries refuse to provide information on arms stocks
- Austerity
- Germany and France - FCAS fighter jet project - what happens after its cancellation
- Relief at the fuel pump: Ifo study: Who really benefits from the fuel discount
- War against Ukraine - Do weapons and ammunition end up on the black market?
- 1934–2026 - Jean Ziegler Has Died
- Agenda 2030
- Polish President Revokes Award for Zelenskyy
I. English Videos
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- Tulsi Gabbard unveils US funded Biolab-Program
- Is Israel a Democracy
- ‘We are afraid’: Christians in Jerusalem warn of escalating violence | DW News
- SpaceX IPO
- The Chinese imbalance – which is just as misunderstood as all the others
- Ukraine: Marine drone explodes in Romanian port
- What impact will the new EU asylum law CEAS really have?
- NATO Commander Says Russia Not Seeking Conflict With Alliance Despite U.S. Force Reductions
- Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens
- US: Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's intelligence chief
- Open Letter to the President of the Russian Federation from the President of Ukraine & Response
- ECB raises interest rates for the first time in three years as Iran war fuels inflation
- Israel will not leave Lebanon, won't strike if Hezbollah respects ceasefire, sources tell 'Post'
- DNI Gabbard Reveals Evidence of U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Global Biolab Program
- Corona
- Parity Association - Poverty is increasing in Germany
- Merz government and Rheinmetall: Seven ministries refuse to provide information on arms stocks
- Austerity
- Germany and France - FCAS fighter jet project - what happens after its cancellation
- Relief at the fuel pump: Ifo study: Who really benefits from the fuel discount
- War against Ukraine - Do weapons and ammunition end up on the black market?
- 1934–2026 - Jean Ziegler Has Died
- Agenda 2030
- Polish President Revokes Award for Zelenskyy
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II. English News and Articles
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The Chinese imbalance – which is just as misunderstood as all the others
I wrote a few days ago in relatively general terms about imbalances in international trade. Now there is increasingly heated debate about the Chinese imbalance, which, according to many pundits, poses a massive threat to the global economy and to Germany. Many also refer to it as the Chinese imbalance 2.0.
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Ukraine: Marine drone explodes in Romanian port
A naval drone exploded in the Romanian port of Constanta on Friday morning, causing no injuries. Ukraine's navy claimed ownership of the device which it said had been "jammed" by Russian electronic warfare.
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What impact will the new EU asylum law CEAS really have?
Germany aims to further reduce the number of new asylum seekers. The reformed EU asylum law (CEAS) came into effect on Friday, but experts say it is unlikely to achieve all it sets out to do.
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NATO Commander Says Russia Not Seeking Conflict With Alliance Despite U.S. Force Reductions
General Alexus G. Grynkewich, Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) and commander of U.S. European Command, said Russia is not seeking a direct military confrontation with NATO, emphasizing that Moscow understands the alliance's military advantages and the risks associated with any attack on NATO territory.
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NATO welcomes new Supreme Allied Commander Europe
General Alexus G. Grynkewich of the US Air Force assumed command of Allied Command Operations in a ceremony at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Mons, Belgium on Friday (4 July 2025). General Grynkewich succeeds General Chris Cavoli of the US Army, who had been in post since 2022.
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Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens
Ukraine has carried out a strike on the outskirts of Russia's St Petersburg, hours before the opening of a major economic forum designed to attract foreign investment into the country.
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US: Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's intelligence chief
Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as head of US intelligence, citing her husband's recent cancer diagnosis. An opponent of foreign US interventions, Gabbard has sought to distance herself from the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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Open Letter to the President of the Russian Federation from the President of Ukraine
Open Letter
To the President of the Russian Federation
From the President of Ukraine
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Пленарное заседание Петербургского международного экономического форума
Владимир Путин принял участие в пленарном заседании XXIX Петербургского международного экономического форума (ПМЭФ).
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Plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote an open letter. He not only proposed direct negotiations, but also directly threatened you, calling it your war. He said, "Our [long-range] UAVs visited St. Petersburg, for the SPIEF, covering over a thousand kilometers." He says it's your choice, there's no real reason for this war. And when it comes to the security of your Valdai residence or the parade, [he says] you value your life and that you will still have to fight for your own existence, for your own existence, not the existence of Russia. He suggested setting a date for your meeting.
What is the first thing you can say in response to this?
V. Putin: As for the residence or the parade, that's none of my business. They later gave us information about that, saying, "We knew you weren't there, at the residence," and so on. Why they're doing this is another matter.
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ECB raises interest rates for the first time in three years as Iran war fuels inflation
The European Central Bank has lifted its deposit facility rate by 0.25% to 2.25%, marking a decisive pivot back to tightening as the Iran war pushes eurozone inflation to its highest level in nearly three years.
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Interest rate hike during a recession – the Europeans are mad
This week will probably prove it once and for all: the Europeans are mad. The Americans, on the other hand, although generally considered mad, are finally leaving the Europeans far behind when it comes to economic sense. On Thursday, the ECB Governing Council will meet and, unless all the forecasters are wrong, will raise interest rates, even though the European economy is in the doldrums. In the US, which is still enjoying strong growth, full employment and rising labour force participation, the President is, by contrast, pressing the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.
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Israel will not leave Lebanon, won't strike if Hezbollah respects ceasefire, sources tell 'Post'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has yet to address the US-Iran deal or the issue of Lebanon, which, according to Sharif, is included in the deal.
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“Making areas uninhabitable”: Israel uses white phosphorus as a weapon of war in Lebanon
The Israeli army is once again facing accusations of using white phosphorus and glyphosate in the Lebanon war. While these substances are not classified as chemical weapons under international law, their use in populated areas is prohibited.
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DNI Gabbard Reveals Evidence of U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Global Biolab Program
After months of searching through Intelligence Community holdings and files, Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard is revealing new evidence of longstanding United States government funding for more than 120 biolabs in over 30 countries. These biolabs include labs in Ukraine, which may be at risk of compromise due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. For example, the Intelligence Community previously warned that a US-funded biolab in Ukraine likely housed dangerous pathogens and remained vulnerable to longstanding threats of Russian attack, seizure, or damage.
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Senator Rubio Questions Undersecretary Nuland Over Biolabs in Ukraine
During her testimony in front of the Senate Foreign Relations committee about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland answers a question from Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) about whether or not Ukraine has chemical or biological weapons. She replies, "Ukraine has biological research facilities, which, in fact, we are now quite concerned...Russian forces may be seeking to gain control of." She then refutes allegations from Russia that Ukrainians are plotting to use biological weapons, and says that if such an attack happens in Ukraine, "there is no doubt in my mind" it would be caused by Russian forces.
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III. Translated News in English
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“Drama costing billions”: Showdown in the mask dispute – If the federal government loses, it will be expensive for the taxpayer
Spring 2020. Hardly anyone is out on Germany's streets, events are canceled, and public life has largely ground to a halt. The Federal Republic is in its first COVID-19 lockdown. Six years later, these images seem like they're from another era. Occasionally, one is reminded of this when seeing a passenger wearing a mask on a train. These very same masks are still causing a stir in 2026 – and have now resulted in legal repercussions for the federal government.
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Parity Association - Poverty is increasing in Germany
According to the Paritätische Gesamtverband (Parity Welfare Association), the number of people living in poverty in Germany is higher than it has been since 2020. Single parents, people living alone, and the elderly are particularly affected. Significant regional disparities remain.
The poverty rate in Germany has reached a new record high, according to a new report by the Paritätische Wohlfahrtsverband (Parity Welfare Association ). From 2024 to 2025, this figure rose by 0.6 percentage points to 16.1 percent of the population, according to the poverty report. "13.3 million people live in poverty in this country – if we consider only relative income poverty," the association stated. The Federal Statistical Office had already released these figures in February.
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Sobald die Armutszahlen in Deutschland auf den Tisch kommen, sind die Relativierer zur Stelle
„Wachsende Armut, schrumpfende Sicherheit“ – so lautet der Titel des neuen Armutsbericht, veröffentlicht vom Paritätischen Gesamtverband. „Die soziale Spaltung in Deutschland verschärft sich. 13,3 Millionen Menschen leben in Armut, die Armutsquote steigt auf 16,1 Prozent, lautet der Befund. Der Verband warnt vor einer Gesellschaft, „die sozial weiter auseinanderdriftet“. Der Befund ist so alarmierend wie die Armutsentwicklung, die seit langem zu beobachten ist. Die Gefahren, die sich aus einer hohen Armut und einer noch weiteren Spaltung der Gesellschaft ergeben, sind weitreichend für das Land. Der Regierung scheint das egal. Ukrainepolitik und Aufrüstung stechen die Armutspolitik.
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Merz government and Rheinmetall: Seven ministries refuse to provide information on arms stocks
One ministry says "nothing to report," one admits to a €3,000 option, seven evade the question. Why do the shareholdings of federal ministers remain shrouded in secrecy? An analysis.
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Warken's ruthless nursing care cost-cutting plan is leaked: who will pay more and which services will be cut
Germany's social security system faces far-reaching financial challenges. To relieve the burden on insurance funds, Federal Health Minister Nina Warken is planning cuts to subsidies for nursing home costs, according to a Politico report . Furthermore, higher costs for high earners are also planned. According to a corresponding draft law, however, the subsidies themselves will generally remain in place. Those requiring care would then receive higher subsidies from their long-term care insurance for their nursing home costs every six months.
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Reform on the brink - What the BAföG discussion means for students
Studying and working on the side: For many students, this has long been the norm – amid rising living costs. However, the federal government is now divided on whether reforms – and thus more funding for students – are feasible.
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Germany and France - FCAS fighter jet project - what happens after its cancellation
It was meant to be Europe's largest arms project to date – but the Franco-German plans for the FCAS fighter jet have collapsed. What does this mean, especially for the German armed forces? And how is it being received in the political arena?
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The cancellation of the planned joint fighter jet project is due less to political than to economic disputes – specifically between the German project partner Airbus and the French Dassault Group. At the heart of the argument was the question of who would hold the leading role in the project. Dassault claimed this role for itself, even though a collaboration on equal footing had originally been agreed upon. However, Dassault CEO Éric Trappier repeatedly insisted for months that only Dassault possessed the core expertise for the project and that his company was therefore entitled to the role of chief architect.
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Relief at the fuel pump: Ifo study: Who really benefits from the fuel discount
According to the Ifo Institute, a flat-rate fuel discount is not suitable for precisely helping low-income commuters who need it most. Others would benefit.
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"While an average of 12 cents per liter was passed on for diesel throughout May, it was 16 cents for Super E5 and 15 cents per liter for Super E10," said Florian Neumeier, deputy head of the Ifo Centre for Public Finance.
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War against Ukraine - Do weapons and ammunition end up on the black market?
Warnings about an illegal arms flow were issued shortly after the start of the war of aggression against Ukraine. This is shown in documents obtained by Report Mainz . Experts criticize the fact that Europe remains insufficiently prepared for this to this day.
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1934–2026 - Jean Ziegler Has Died
The Swiss sociologist, politician, and author of non-fiction and novels Jean Ziegler—who fought against injustice for decades—has died at the age of 92. Ziegler, whose circle of friends included Simone de Beauvoir, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Che Guevara, also publicly condemned Switzerland for its partial collaboration with the Nazis.
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Social partners are coming to the Chancellery
A meeting that should not be a one-off event
Today, employers, unions, and coalition leaders will meet for three hours to discuss potential reforms. Expectations for the meeting are high, but there is also criticism.
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Polish President Revokes Award for Zelenskyy
Following controversies surrounding events of the Second World War, Polish President Karol Nawrocki is revoking the country's highest honor from Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy—less than a week before a planned reconstruction conference for Ukraine in the Polish city of Gdańsk.
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