news German government’s performance gets good marks — for a change alisa September 15, 2023 3 min read If you cannot view this message correctly, please click here. 15.09.2023 | 17:00 UTC German government’s performance gets good marks — for a change Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his center-left coalition have been plummeting in opinion polls. But a study by the Bertelsmann Foundation finds the government has fulfilled many of its election promises. Kyiv, Berlin strike twin town deal as Mayor Klitschko visits The German and Ukrainian capitals marked their new partnership in Berlin, where Mayors Vitali Klitschko and Kai Wegner met at the Brandenburg Gate. “Together we are much stronger than alone,” said Klitschko. Far-right AfD’s Björn Höcke faces trial over Nazi slogan Far-right Alternative for Germany politician Björn Höcke is to stand trial for allegedly using a banned Nazi slogan in a speech. Germany: More people moving from cities to rural areas Cities are growing, rural areas are becoming deserted — it’s a trend that has been observed in many European countries for years. But that trend is being reversed in parts of Germany. Will this have consequences? Germany: European Commission cuts 2023 growth forecast Germany is set for a recession this year, with an expected 0.4% fall in economic activity, according to the EU’s latest prediction. Germany’s Birkenstock files for IPO in New York’s exchange The German footwear company known for its sandals has announced that it is going public without revealing the terms of sale. Birkenstock could have a valuation of more than $8 billion (€7.45), according to Bloomberg. Top 5 wow moments from the IAA 2023 The BMW i7 Protection, the TU Eindhoven Eterna, Last Generation protests, and more outstanding moments from the IAA 2023 – the International Motor Show in Munich Top German court refers Kraftwerk ‘pastiche’ case to ECJ A decades-old dispute over a two-second drum sample from German electropop band Kraftwerk has been sent back to Europe’s top court. The case raises fundamental questions about copyright, plagiarism and artistic freedom. Tech experiments in the theater Immersing yourself in an opera with virtual reality glasses is possible with the VR productions of the Augsburg State Theater. They also incorporate augmented reality, so that anywhere can become a theater stage. Dirndl or no? How ‘Barbie’ impacts Germany’s Oktoberfest Germany is known the world over for its beer-guzzling fall festival. Even though it’s a highly traditional event, DW’s Louisa Schaefer says new fashion trends can be seen at the fun-loving celebration. Dos and don’ts at Oktoberfest And they’re off! It’s time, once again, for the world’s largest Volksfest — the Oktoberfest in Munich, Bavaria. A lot is allowed but not everything is welcomed. Here’s an etiquette guide for Oktoberfest visitors. Women’s Bundesliga: What you need to know for 2023-24 The Women’s Bundesliga kicks off its 34th season hoping to latch on to the momentum of this summer’s World Cup — despite Germany’s early exit. The usual suspects are expected to remain dominant — at least for now. Follow DW DW News Deutsche Welle Kurt-Schumacher-Str. 3 53113 Bonn Tel. +49.228-429.0 info@dw.com Value Added Tax identification number: DE123052407 Legally represented by: Director General Peter Limbourg This legal notice extends to the social media profiles of Deutsche Welle. Follow Us On © 2023 Deutsche Welle Legal Notice (DW english) | Unsubscribe Newsletter Chat read-only to anonymous users. Chat with Anyone and Anywhere. Only registered users are allowed to send messages. Loading the chat ... 114339 Register Login Continue Reading Previous: Hurricane Lee: Closures and cancellations in N.S. and N.B. for stormNext: Hitachi’s EU remedies on Thales deal similar to UK remedies, source says Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
