Bild: „High blood pressure is a silent killer“ | „Erhöhter Blutdruck ist ein stiller Killer“
FAZ: Scholz accuses Trump of ”attack” | Scholz wirft Trump „Anschlag“ vor
Funke: Investment backlog: Berlin’s infrastructure needs 108 billion euros | Investitionsstau: Berlins Infrastruktur fehlen 108 Milliarden Euro
Handelsblatt: Attack on the dollar | Angriff auf den Dollar
RND: More East in the cabinet: Pressure on the CDU and SPD is increasing | Mehr Osten im Kabinett: Der Druck auf Union und SPD steigt
SZ: Trump triggers global trade war | Trump tritt globalen Handelskrieg los
Tagesspiegel: In the dispute over the demanded arrest of Netanyahu: Hungary leaves the ICC | Im Streit um geforderte Netanjahu-Festnahme: Ungarn verlässt Strafgerichtshof
taz: Drink until the tariffs come | Saufen, bis der Zoll kommt
Welt: Trump’s tariffs mark the beginning of a new era | Mit Trumps Zöllen beginnt ein neues Zeitalter
Coalition negotiations on the home straight: The central points of contention remain migration, tax policy and financial issues. SPD leader Lars Klingbeil told ZDF that he was convinced that a stable government would be formed that would tackle the major problems of the day. CSU leader Markus Söder said that many things would be fundamentally changed. There would be substantial savings – for example, in Bürgergeld unemployment benefits, the Heating Act and in the state apparatus. CDU federal deputy Karin Prien said that in view of the trade war being spurred by the US, the question of the competitiveness of the German economy is of great importance to the CDU. The CDU/CSU are pushing for stronger curbs on irregular migration and for their core demands, such as mothers‘ pensions and lower taxes in the hospitality industry, to be anchored in the coalition agreement, while the SPD is calling for higher top tax rates. Negotiations are taking place in small groups in order to reach compromises more efficiently. The talks are not expected to be concluded until next week at the earliest, although an informal vacation ban has been imposed over Easter for the negotiating groups. tagesspiegel.de
Deaths in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip: At least 20 Palestinians were killed in an air raid on a suburb of Gaza City in the north, according to the Hamas-controlled health authority. More than 27 people were killed in an air raid on a school building in Gaza City. Israel’s military, on the other hand, announced that the attacks had hit Palestinian terrorists and that measures had been taken to minimize the harm to uninvolved civilians.
Ukraine demands Nato exert more pressure on Russia: While Ukraine has accepted the US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire without preconditions, Russian leader Vladimir Putin is setting conditions, said Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha in Brussels. Sybiha met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and informed him about the Russian attacks. Ukraine and Russia had agreed with the United States to stop attacking each other’s energy infrastructure for the time being. handelsblatt.com, web.de
ARD DeutschlandTrend by Infratest-Dimap: CDU/CSU 26 percent (-3), AfD 24 percent (+3), SPD 16 percent, Greens 11 percent (-1), Left Party 10 percent (+1), BSW 4 percent (-1), FDP 4 percent (+1), others 5 percent. (changes compared to March) tagesschau.de
- Compromise in politics: 82 percent good, 13 percent bad.
- CDU change of course on debt issue: Credible 27 percent, not credible 68 percent.
East German states demand more influence: The prime ministers of Thuringia, Saxony-Anhalt, Saxony, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin have called for the east of Germany to be adequately represented in the new federal government, with at least one eastern representative at cabinet level. They also called for an investment offensive in their states, with the help of the special infrastructure fund. rnd.de, sueddeutsche.de
Broadcast reform treaty signed by all state premiers: If the state parliaments now ratify the reform, the treaty can come into force in December. The state premiers agreed on the reform last October. According to the reform, ARD and ZDF are to reduce the number of their radio and TV offerings. The plan is to combine the services of 3sat and Arte. In addition, three more specialised television channels are to be eliminated. The number of ARD radio stations is to be reduced from 70 to 53. medien.epd.de
Targets set for improving the lives of people with disabilities: In the future, 15 percent of development aid funds are to be used to increase support for accessibility and inclusion, according to the „Amman-Berlin Declaration“. In addition, more than 800 voluntary commitments have been submitted. Development Minister Svenja Schulze described the declaration as a real breakthrough. For the first time, there is a measurable goal for the rights of people with disabilities. zdf.de
More news:
- Bavaria: Train with radioactive freight reaches Wörth an der Isar. stern.de
- NRW: Suspension of Düren district administrator due to smuggling investigations. wdr.de
- Rhineland-Palatinate: Opposition criticizes climate protection bill. swr.de
- Lower Saxony: Corpses of euthanasia victims in the former asylum cemetery near Lüneburg cannot be found. ndr.de
- Berlin: Investigation report finds serious deficiencies at RBB in the Gelbhaar case. spiegel.de
- Brandenburg: Despite a temporary hiring freeze for teachers, student teachers will continue to be offered jobs. rbb24.de
- Hessen: Trade union warns of police collapse. faz.net
- Saxony: Association of Towns and Municipalities criticizes draft budget. n-tv.de
- Bavaria: CSU, Free Voters and AfD reject expert hearing on dead animals on farms. sueddeutsche.de
- Hessen: Millions in costs due to vandalism at bus stops. hessenschau.de
- Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Farmers are worried about the drought affecting their crops of grain, beetroot and peas. ostsee-zeitung.de
World Trade Organization sees potential for global trade war in response to US tariff policy: WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala pointed out in Geneva that economic growth in many regions of the world is under threat. According to WTO calculations, the measures, combined with the additional tariffs imposed since the beginning of the year, would cause world trade to shrink by one percent. Previously, growth of three percent had been assumed. faz.net
USA stands firmly by NATO: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the two-day meeting of NATO foreign ministers that the alliance must strengthen its capabilities to be prepared for existing threats. To this end, he considers defense spending of five percent of economic output to be appropriate. Rubio admitted that the US itself has not yet met this target. web.de, spiegel.de
EU Parliament approves postponement of supply chain law: MEPs in Strasbourg approved a proposal from the EU Commission that the first provisions of the law should not apply until the end of July 2028. The EU directive is then to take full effect another year later. The postponement also allows for some amendments. Details have yet to be determined. faz.net, kleinezeitung.at, web.de
Hungary withdraws from International Criminal Court: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has congratulated Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban. During his visit to Hungary, Netanyahu said that Orban stands by his side both in the EU and in the UN and that he now also stands by his side with regard to the International Criminal Court. The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity; Hungarian authorities should have arrested Netanyahu upon his arrival. faz.net, zdf.de, n-tv.de
South Korea’s constitutional court confirms the dismissal of President Yoon Suk-yeol: The judges in Seoul upheld a request from parliament. Yoon led South Korea into a political crisis when he declared martial law in December over a budget dispute. New elections must be held within 60 days. spiegel.de
More news:
- Denmark: Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen takes a firm line against US takeover plans during visit to Greenland. spiegel.de
- France: President Emmanuel Macron calls for a temporary halt to investments in the USA. unternehmen-heute.de
- Greece: At least 16 dead in two boat accidents in the Aegean. spiegel.de
- Switzerland: ECHR condemns Switzerland for failing to protect woman from violence. watson.ch
- Bosnia-Herzegovina: Germany imposes entry ban on Serb leader Milorad Dodik. tagesschau.de, wiwo.de
- Slovakia: Thousands demonstrate against ‚Russian‘ NGO law. zeit.de
- Myanmar: Tension remains high; over 3,000 dead. zdf.de
- Cuba: Police arrest 100 supporters of opposition activist Jose Daniel Ferrer. derstandard.at
Schufa discloses calculation of credit scores: The credit agency has simplified its scoring system, which is designed to calculate creditworthiness. Among other things, the score takes into account how long a credit card or current account has been in use or whether there are negative entries because bills have not been paid even after repeated reminders. There are a total of twelve criteria for which points are awarded. The higher the total number of points, the higher the consumer’s creditworthiness is estimated to be. According to Schufa, a test phase is currently still underway. Consumers are expected to be able to access it in the fourth quarter of 2025. tagesspiegel.de, tagesschau.de
More news:
- Puma replaces CEO Arne Freundt; former Adidas sales director Arthur Hoeld takes over handelsblatt.com
- Figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority: new car sales continue to fall tagesschau.de
- Kaufland is replacing management at two stores after RTL uncovered hygiene issues n-tv.de
- Young women are often better educated than men tagesschau.de
- OPEC sharply increases production – prices fall n-tv.de
- Public broadcasting: Radio Liechtenstein to cease broadcasting tagesschau.de
- Conflicts in German editorial offices: female journalists criticize „double standards“ in reporting on Israel and Gaza uebermedien.de
- Local journalism under pressure mmm.verdi.de
- Learning spaces at former Nazi sites launch collaborative project wdr.de
- Museum and heiress of Jewish owners agree: Pissarro painting will remain in Kunsthalle Bremen deutschlandfunkkultur.de
- David Schwimmer never wanted to watch „Friends“ again – until his daughter reconciled him with it spiegel.de
- Verdict postponed in Ancelotti tax evasion trial: Prosecution reiterates call for detention sport.de
- Doubts about the dictator’s death: Boris Becker shares an obscure conspiracy theory about Hitler welt.de
- Judith Rakers: Former „Tagesschau“ newsreader begins new phase of life – moving to her favorite place Rügen with her „little farm“ and all the animals gala.de
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- FIFA boss Infantino once against announces World Cup host before vote – this time for two women’s tournaments. n-tv.de
- No end in sight for the ’summer fairytale‘ trial – the public prosecutor’s office has rejected the Frankfurt Regional Court’s proposal to drop the case against former DFB president Theo Zwanziger in exchange for a fine of €5,000. sportschau.de
- Encouraging signs for the DFB’s bid for the 2029 Women’s Euro: Neuendorf and Watzke retain top jobs at FIFA and UEFA kicker. de
- Stuttgart follow Bielefeld into the final after beating Leipzig 3:1 eurosport.de
- „We share more than just the colors“: BVB is cooperating with NFL team Pittsburgh Steelers rnd.de
Penguins: Trump imposes tariffs on uninhabited islands spektrum.de