Scholz calls for EU reforms
Chancellor Scholz calls for reforms in the EU to make it easier for new members to be admitted. Not only the candidates for accession, but also the EU itself must prepare for an enlargement of the Union, he told the German Press Agency. Structures and decision-making processes should be modernized, said Scholz. The Chancellor cited the unanimity principle as an example. It will not always be possible to decide everything unanimously that has to be decided today. He wants to talk about this at the EU summit next week. At the meeting, the 27 EU heads of state and government will deal with requests from Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia. The EU Commission had recommended that Ukraine and Moldova be declared official candidate countries. | 06/18/2022 11:10 p.m
Chrupalla and Weidel conjure up a new beginning for AfD
AfD chairmen Chrupalla and Weidel have committed their party to a fresh start. At the federal party conference in Riesa, Saxony, Chrupalla spoke of a departure. The aim is to leave the past and the dispute behind. He wants to lead the party on a liberal and social course. Previously, Chrupalla and Weidel had been elected co-chairs by the delegates. Both also jointly lead the parliamentary group. Weidel spoke of a model for success that she now wants to reflect on the party. | 06/18/2022 11:10 p.m
Lindner wants to abolish e-car purchase premiums
Federal Finance Minister Lindner wants to abolish purchase premiums for electric cars. So far, the cars have been subsidized with up to 20,000 euros over their lifetime, the FDP politician told the world on Sunday. That’s too much. You could save billions here. The finance minister is also insisting that the federal government once again comply with the debt brake suspended in the corona pandemic in the coming year. At the beginning of July, the cabinet wants to decide on the draft budget.| 06/18/2022 11:10 p.m
Russian troops destroy oil tanks near Dnipro
Russian troops have used a missile attack to destroy oil tanks near the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro. The regional administration reported three missiles hitting the depot. There are reports of several injuries. According to Ukrainian sources, Russian missiles hit a factory that processes gas near Izyum in eastern Ukraine. Residential houses were also hit. | 06/18/2022 11:10 p.m
Kiel Week officially opened
The Kiel Week officially started in the evening. Federal Economics Minister Habeck and Schleswig-Holstein’s Prime Minister Günther gave the starting signal. The organizers expect several million visitors. The Kiel Week is one of the world’s largest sailing events. More than 4,000 athletes are expected to attend the regattas. In the past two years, the Kiel Week has been severely restricted due to the pandemic. | 06/18/2022 11:10 p.m
Hottest day of the year
This Saturday has been the hottest day of the year so far. According to the German Weather Service, 37.1 degrees were measured – in Waghäusel-Kirrlach in Baden-Württemberg and in Bad Kreuznach in Rhineland-Palatinate. However, this is not a new temperature record. The highest value ever measured in Germany was 41.2 degrees on July 25, 2019 in Duisburg and Tönisvorst near Krefeld 06/18/2022 11:10 p.m
THW Kiel misses Champions League final
The handball players from THW Kiel missed the final of the Champions League. The German record champions lost in the semifinals in Cologne against the defending champions FC Barcelona by 30:34.| 06/18/2022 11:10 p.m
The weather in northern Germany
Scattered rain in places at night, occasionally strong and thundery. Lows 20 to 11 degrees. Some sun tomorrow, along with showers and some strong thunderstorms possible. A maximum of 18 degrees on the coasts up to 31 degrees in southern Lower Saxony. The further prospects: Also on Monday showers and thunderstorms, 16 to 21 degrees. Lots of sun on Tuesday, only a few showers or thunderstorms, 17 to 27 degrees. | 06/18/2022 11:10 p.m
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