news How Germany’s political leaders want to fix the economy alisa August 11, 2023 3 min read If you cannot view this message correctly, please click here. 11.08.2023 | 17:00 UTC How Germany’s political leaders want to fix the economy Germany’s economy is in decline. Now the main opposition party, the center-right CDU, has presented an emergency program to combat the recession, stepping up pressure on Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Germany commits €57 billion to green infrastructure in 2024 With an eye on 2045, Germany earmarks a record €57 billion for green infrastructure, signaling a bold step towards a sustainable future. Germany arrests military aide suspected of spying for Russia A German man is suspected of providing information on his work for a division of the German military to Russian secret services. Prosecutors say he visited Russia’s embassy and general consulate multiple times this year. Espionage in Germany: The most spectacular spy cases As a supporter of Ukraine, Germany has been targeted by foreign intelligence services, but not just since the Ukraine war began. Here’s a reminder of some prominent spy cases. Germany’s fight against organized crime: Deportations without conviction? Interior Minister Nancy Faeser would see members of organized criminal groups in Germany collectively deported, regardless of whether they have been convicted of a crime. German AfD: Revival of far-right a ‘threat to Jewish life’ Germany’s antisemitism commissioner has spoken out about the surge in support for the Alternative for Germany. The far-right party is meeting in Magdeburg to finalize its list of candidates for the 2024 EU elections. Sahra Wagenknecht: The far-left challenge to Germany’s rising far-right AfD The Left Party’s Sahra Wagenknecht, one of Germany’s most controversial politicians, is threatening to form a new party. And analysts say it’s the far-right AfD that should be most worried. Electric cars: Chinese carmakers outpace German giants High costs, lower demand, fiercer competition — the German automotive industry is coming under pressure. The lucrative Chinese market, in particular, is proving difficult as Chinese consumers choose national brands. German sandal maker Birkenstock strives to go public in IPO Soon Birkenstocks won’t just be available at shoe stores. If its owners have their way, the German company will be trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The move to America will make its European bosses even richer. Unveiling Afro-German history through generations The Afro-German Diek family has lived in Germany since the end of the 19th century, yet still experiences discrimination. Descendant Abenaa Adomako is adding a new chapter to the culture of remembrance. Crossing the Alps: An adventure report DW travel reporter Benjamin Restle crossed the Alps this summer. In the mountains, the consequences of climate change are especially tangible — and even dangerous. Germany: Endangered red panda gives birth to 2 cubs at zoo The birth was the first for an endangered red panda at the Karlsruhe Zoo in southern Germany. The male and female cubs were taken out of their den for their first checkup. 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 ... 107906 Register Login Continue Reading Previous: Newly surfaced image of Prigozhin hints where the Wagner boss ended up – Business InsiderNext: Breaking the Black Sea blockade: This week in emerging Europe – Emerging Europe 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
