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FAZ: Zelensky praises Trump’s “major U-turn” in Ukraine policy | Selenskyj lobt Trumps „große Kehrtwende“ in der Ukrainepolitik
Funke: Senator of Justice wants to crack down on speeders with rental cars | Justizsenatorin will härter gegen Raser mit Mietwagen vorgehen
Handelsblatt: New investors for Tennet | Neue Investoren für Tennet
RND: Despite housing shortage, thousands of federal properties stand empty | Trotz Wohnungsmangels stehen Tausende Immobilien des Bundes leer
SZ: Wadephul welcomes Trump’s U-turn | Wadephul begrüßt Trumps Kehrtwende
Tagesspiegel: “Inevitable” reforms – Merz sees growing willingness among Germans | „Unausweichliche“ Reformen – Merz sieht wachsende Bereitschaft bei Deutschen
taz: Compatibility of politics and deep sleep | Vereinbarkeit von Politik und Tiefschlaf
Welt: Trump’s U-turn gives allies hope | Trumps Kehrtwende lässt die Verbündeten hoffen
21-point plan for peace in the Gaza Strip: A few days before another meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the US is hoping for progress. Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Wednesday in New York that the US government had presented a 21-point plan for peace in the Middle East and the Gaza Strip named after Donald Trump. “We are hopeful, and I would even say confident, that we will be able to announce some kind of breakthrough in the coming days,” Witkoff said. Witkoff did not say exactly what the plan entails. zeit.de
Dozens dead in attacks in the Gaza Strip: According to Palestinian sources, 84 people were killed in attacks on targets in the Gaza Strip, most of them in Gaza City. This was reported by local medical circles. Meanwhile, the Israeli army came under “heavy fire” from the Shifa Hospital and blamed the terrorist organization Hamas. Israel accuses Hamas of systematically misusing medical facilities for military purposes.
- Following reports of renewed attacks on a private fleet of ships carrying aid supplies to the Gaza Strip, Italy dispatched a frigate to the region. Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said in Rome that the Italian Navy ship would assist in any rescue operations. spiegel.de
- UN calls for investigation into possible attack on Gaza aid flotilla. The UN Human Rights Office called for an independent, impartial, and thorough investigation. A group of pro-Palestinian activists said they had been attacked by drones off the coast of Greece.
- Injuries in Houthi attack on Eilat. More than 20 people were injured in a drone attack on the southern Israeli port city. The unmanned aircraft struck a shopping district and exploded there. Despite two missiles from the Iron Dome defense system, the drone could not be shot down. n-tv.de
- Japan also wants to recognize the Palestinian state. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said at the UN General Debate in New York that the only question for his country was when it would recognize a Palestinian state.
- Israel has confirmed talks on a security agreement with its hostile neighbor Syria. “Negotiations with Syria are ongoing,” said a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns of further Russian aggression: Zelensky said that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to continue his war against Ukraine by expanding it. This was demonstrated, for example, by the recent airspace violations in NATO countries. More must also be done to counter Russian encroachment and influence in Moldova. Europe cannot afford to lose Moldova to Moscow as well. Zelensky lamented the weakness of international institutions in the face of global conflicts; today, weapons, not international law, determine who survives and who does not. zeit.de, n-tv.de, tagesschau.de
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Rubio called for an end to the “bloodshed in the Ukraine war.” Russia must present concrete steps on how the conflict can be resolved permanently. US President Donald Trump had previously demonstratively sided with Ukraine. n-tv.de
- The Kremlin has contradicted US President Donald Trump’s description of Russia as a weak “paper tiger.” “When you think of Russia, you think of a bear. There are no paper bears. Russia is a real bear,” said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The latest attempts at rapprochement between Russia and the US have yielded “close to zero results,” he added. n-tv.de
- Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has responded positively to US President Trump’s recent statements on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. At the same time, Trump is right to demand greater financial commitment from Europeans and a renunciation of Russian energy supplies.
- The EU wants to impose tariffs on Russian oil imports. These are to be independent of other sanctions against Russia. While sanctions in the EU can only be passed unanimously, a qualified majority is sufficient for the decision on new tariffs. At the same time, EU countries are currently negotiating a further package of sanctions.
Ukraine attacks Russian naval base in Novorossiysk and chemical plant in Bashkortostan region: According to Russian authorities, at least two people were killed and seven others were injured, some seriously. Seven residential buildings were hit; Russian authorities did not provide any information about damage to military facilities. Novorossiysk is the base of the Russian Black Sea Fleet.
- Beaches in the Russian resort town of Sochi have been temporarily closed, according to the Russian exile media outlet Medusa. The reason for this is suspected Ukrainian naval drone attacks on one of the Russian naval bases in the Black Sea in the city of Novorossiysk, nearly 300 kilometers away.
- In the Vinnytsia region, Russian missiles and drones caused severe damage to critical infrastructure on Thursday night. According to the military administration, energy facilities were specifically targeted, resulting in widespread power outages. Vinnytsia is located far behind the front line between central and western Ukraine.
- According to military sources in Kyiv, there have been casualties in a Russian missile attack on a Ukrainian army training center. Among other things, two Iskander ballistic missiles struck the center. There was a “precise hit” on a shelter. No information was provided on the number of casualties or the location.
FAZ Sunday poll by Allensbach: CDU/CSU 27 percent (-1), AfD 24 percent (+1.5), SPD 15 percent (-1), Greens 11 percent, Left Party 11 percent (+1), BSW 3 percent (-1), FDP 4 percent, others 5 percent. (Comparison with previous month)
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius reports Russian provocation: In the Bundestag debate on the defense budget, Pistorius said that a Russian military aircraft had flown over a German Navy frigate. Pistorius placed the incident in the same category as the intrusion of Russian drones and fighter jets into Polish and Estonian airspace. Russia is also literally testing the limits with increasing intensity toward NATO countries. handelsblatt.com, spiegel.de, tagesspiegel.de
Chancellor Friedrich Merz appeals to the population for greater willingness to embrace change: In view of the economic slump and reform backlog, change is inevitable, Merz said in the general debate; this is the only way to preserve the welfare state and stimulate the economy. Merz rejected criticism from the opposition that his federal government was slashing the welfare state. “The goal of the reforms we are initiating is not to dismantle the welfare state, but to preserve it,” he said. Merz also rejected accusations, particularly from the Greens and the Left Party, that the government lacks empathy for citizens who are struggling; the planned reforms would also benefit them, he said. zdfheute.de
- Left Party faction leader Heidi Reichinnek accused the government of “trickery,” saying that the billions in special debt would merely be used to offset budget cuts. She said there was too little investment in public services.
- Green Party faction leader Haßelmann complained that the chancellor was merely announcing reforms without implementing them. She accused Merz of causing a rift in society. She said the Union was stifling the expansion of renewable energies and thus Germany’s success story.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz makes reform of the citizen’s income a top priority; Preparations by the leaders of the black-red coalition.tagesspiegel.de
28 Afghans arrive in Germany after successful lawsuit: A group arrived at Hanover Airport from the Pakistani capital Islamabad. According to the Interior Ministry, the group consists of five people who had received approval and their relatives. After waiting unsuccessfully for a visa for a long time, they had turned to a German administrative court and obtained the relevant court orders. These are people who are particularly at risk in Afghanistan, including former local employees of the German Armed Forces. The German government had stopped an admission program in May. Around 2,300 other people still have approval to be admitted to Germany. zdfheute.de, tagesschau.de
Federal states want to reform organ donation rules: A draft bill is to be presented to the Bundesrat on Friday calling for the introduction of an opt-out solution. This stipulates that in future, every citizen will be considered a donor unless they have expressly objected to this during their lifetime. Until now, only those who have expressly consented during their lifetime are considered potential organ donors. faz.net, aerzteblatt.de
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- Associations call for rapid implementation of investment commitment. dwdl.de
- The “morning-after pill” as an emergency contraceptive will in future be covered by statutory health insurance for all ages in cases of suspected rape. aerzteblatt.de
- Former head of the Federal Employment Agency Detlef Scheele laments gang-related abuse of citizen’s income. rnd.de
- Constitutional complaint against DNA sampling for future criminal prosecution successful. heise.de
- Brandenburg: Despite demands from Berlin to the contrary, the state government is sticking to its strict ban on night flights at BER Airport. airliners.de
- Bavaria: Criticism of Minister President Markus Söder’s proposal to restrict part-time employment for civil servants. frankenpost.de
- Bavaria: Restaurant in Fürth declares “Israeli citizens” unwelcome. t-online.de
- North Rhine-Westphalia: City of Essen strengthens taxi industry by setting price limits for Uber & Co. faz.net
Ahmed al-Sharaa is the first Syrian president in 60 years to speak at the UN General Debate: Syria has transformed itself from an exporter of crisis into an opportunity for peace, said Ahmed al-Sharaa. After years of civil war under Bashar al-Assad, his transitional government is striving for diplomacy, stability, security, and economic development. “Syria is now returning to its rightful place among the countries of the world,” al-Sharaa said. Syria was long isolated under al-Assad. faz.net
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also sees positive signs in the fight against the climate crisis. spiegel.de
- Meeting on the sidelines of the UN debate: US President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discuss ending the Gaza war. n-tv.de
Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to exert more influence on the EU: Germany, France, and Italy want to exert significantly more influence on the functioning of the EU in the future. Friedrich Merz said he had agreed on this with French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and many others. The aim is to call on the European Commission from within the European Council to do or refrain from doing certain things. Certain projects that are currently on the table should not simply be allowed to go ahead. As examples, Merz cited an EU directive that requires companies to report on their sustainability, and the planned phase-out of combustion engines in 2035. tagesspiegel.de
US government implements trade agreement with the EU: Tariffs on cars from the EU will be reduced to 15 percent retroactively to August 1; previously, the tariff on cars was 27.5 percent. The reduction in tariffs is part of a framework agreement that the EU and the US had already agreed upon in August. In return, the EU agreed to completely abolish tariffs on US industrial products and to grant certain foods preferential market access. handelsblatt.com, tagesschau.de
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Iran to back down in the nuclear dispute: Iran has only “a few hours” left to avert the reinstatement of sanctions, Emmanuel Macron said. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told DLF radio that he considers the reinstatement of sanctions likely. Iran has not yet credibly renounced its desire to possess nuclear weapons. In his speech at the UN General Assembly, Iranian President Massoud Peseshkian reiterated that his country is not seeking nuclear weapons. Negotiations with Iran are set to resume in the coming days. The deadline for an agreement expires on Saturday.
- Iran’s intelligence service claims to have obtained sensitive information from Israel. The “treasure trove of data” includes information about Israeli weapons projects, the nuclear facility in Dimona, and lists of scientists involved in the programs. n-tv.de
More News:
- EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: “We will protect every inch of Europe’s borders.” tagesanzeiger.ch
- EU wants to better protect waters from “forever chemicals.” taz.de
- More than 1.8 billion people live in areas where there is a high probability of major flooding. riffreporter.de
- Von der Leyen advocates age restrictions for online networks in Europe. stuttgarter-zeitung.de
- Digital Networks Act: Small providers, big worries. netzpolitik.org
US President Donald Trump threatens ABC over Kimmel’s return: He couldn’t believe that ABC had given Kimmel his job back, Trump wrote on Truth Social. Kimmel was a Democratic stooge, he said. Trump spoke of an illegal campaign contribution without elaborating on the accusation. In the past, Trump has repeatedly put pressure on the media and filed lawsuits against US broadcasters, including ABC. The legal dispute at the time was settled with a settlement worth millions.
- Jimmy Kimmel’s comeback becomes a ratings and YouTube hit. rnd.de
- Art installation in the middle of Washington shows Donald Trump together with Jeffrey Epstein. spiegel.de
- Washington: Donald Trump sets up “Walk of Fame” in the White House; instead of Joe Biden, there is a photo of an automatic signature pen. n-tv.de
- At least two dead in attack on ICE immigration office in Dallas. zdfheute.de
- US President Donald Trump calls for arrest after emergency stop of UN escalator; UN rejects allegations. rnd.de
Ifo Business Climate Index falls in September: The mood in the German economy has deteriorated for the first time in six months, dampening hopes of an economic recovery. The Business Climate Index fell from 88.9 to 87.7 points in September. Ifo President Clemens Fuest explained that that companies were less satisfied with current business and that expectations had also deteriorated. n-tv.de
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- Electric mobility: Stellantis temporarily closes plants handelsblatt.com
- Talks about possible relocation – A Chinese electric car factory in Brandenburg? tagesschau.de
- Data from millions of people evaluated – Dementia risk: Even light alcohol consumption is probably harmful aerztezeitung.de
- AI for German administration: SAP collaborates with OpenAI stern.de
- Report by the World Meteorological Organization: Water cycles out of balance faz.net
- Planetary boundaries: Ocean acidification now also in critical range Climate.Table
- From the Brandenburg Gate to HafenCity: ZDF New Year’s Eve party moves from Berlin to Hamburg rbb24.de
- KiKa cult figure: “The most German thing I’ve ever seen”: Bernd das Brot on John Oliver’s US talk show mdr.de
- Jewish writer Gabriele Tergit gets memorial plaque in Berlin deutschlandfunkkultur.de
- Apple pulls fictional series about right-wing extremist terrorism in the US at the last minute – “The Savant” was supposed to premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday. The company does not want to give a reason; the series is to be released at a later date. derstandard.de
- A heavy blow for Prince Harry: Charles‘ tough decision after reconciliation visit – Prince Harry had apparently hoped to negotiate a new role within the royal family. hna.de
- Men “need to be educated”: Provocative statements by Sabrina Carpenter watson.de
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