Bild: Germany’s most brazen rip-off clan | Deutschlands dreistester Abzock-Clan
FAZ: Schnieder sets a more modest punctuality target for the railways | Schnieder setzt der Bahn ein bescheideneres Pünktlichkeitsziel
Funke: Three-quarters of Berlin’s retail workers want a new job | Drei Viertel der Beschäftigten im Berliner Handel wollen neuen Job
Handelsblatt: Superjet in turbulence | Superjet in Turbulenzen
RND: “Germany has no wine patriotism” – How Brussels wants to save German wine | „Deutschland hat keinen Weinpatriotismus“ – Wie Brüssel den deutschen Wein retten will
SZ: Federal government lowers punctuality targets for railways | Bund senkt Pünktlichkeitsziele der Bahn
Tagesspiegel: Recognition of Palestine: Germany opposes Great Britain and France | Anerkennung Palästinas: Deutschland stellt sich gegen Großbritannien und Frankreich
taz: In deep mourning | In tiefer Trauer
Welt: Transport minister lowers punctuality targets for railways | Verkehrsminister senkt Pünktlichkeitsziele der Bahn
France to recognize Palestine as a state: At a conference on the two-state solution ahead of the UN General Debate in New York, French President Emmanuel Macron said this was a step toward peace between the Israeli and Palestinian peoples. “We can no longer wait,” Macron said, adding that hundreds of thousands of people had been displaced, injured, starved, and traumatized. The United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal had already announced their recognition. Belgium and Monaco also recognize the State of Palestine; Malta will announce its formal recognition at the UN General Assembly. France is hosting the conference to strengthen a two-state solution together with Saudi Arabia. The US and Israel are boycotting the meeting. tagesschau.de, zeit.de, zdfheute.de
- Even after the change of course by important partners, Germany insists on its refusal to recognize a Palestinian state before a negotiated solution. “ For Germany, the recognition of a Palestinian state is more likely to come at the end of the process,“ said Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, calling for the start of a two-state process with the Palestinians. tagesschau.de
- The US government has criticized the recognition of a Palestinian state. US President Donald Trump believes that this step is “a reward for Hamas,” said his spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes the recognition of the State of Palestine by a number of states. „To be clear: statehood is a right for the Palestinians, not a reward,“ Guterres said.
- Chair of the UN General Assembly Annalena Baerbock has spoken out in favor of the establishment of an ”independent and viable“ Palestinian state. This state must live in peace with mutually recognized borders and full regional integration with Israel.
Israel does not participate in UN Security Council meeting on Gaza war: Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon justified this by saying that the meeting was taking place during the Jewish New Year holiday of Rosh Hashanah. Israel had repeatedly asked the Security Council in vain to reschedule the meeting, Danon explained. Israel is not a member of the UN Security Council, but had been invited to the meeting to present its view of the situation in the Gaza Strip and its war against Hamas. The Security Council meeting on the Gaza war is taking place in parallel with the start of the general debate of the UN General Assembly in New York. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to deliver his speech to the General Assembly on Friday. welt.de
Israel’s army continues to crack down on terrorist organizations throughout the Gaza Strip: At least 30 Palestinians were killed in attacks, including 26 in Gaza City. Israel’s army said it attacked a building in Gaza City on Sunday from which Hamas members had recently fired rockets toward Israel. The missile was fired in the direction of Kibbutz Nahal Oz. The army also took action against members of terrorist organizations in the south of the Gaza Strip.
- Hamas executed three people in the Gaza Strip. Islamists shot the three Palestinians outside Shifa Hospital in Gaza City on Monday night after accusing them of collaborating with Israel, residents told the dpa news agency; Haaretz also reported on the incident. welt.de
- Hamas releases another video of German-Israeli hostage Alon Ohel. He appeals to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to do everything possible to secure the release of all hostages still being held in the Gaza Strip. The parents of the abductee have called for the video not to be distributed. tagesspiegel.de
- Israel has ordered the evacuation of the field hospital in the Tal al-Hawa district of Gaza City. Munir al-Busch, director general of the Hamas-controlled Ministry of Health, told AP that at least 300 patients, as well as medical staff and relatives of the patients, were still in the field hospital.
- Humanitarian groups have estimated the number of people who have fled Gaza City since August at just under 300,000, following Israel’s evacuation order on August 14. According to the Israeli military, more than 500,000 residents have left the city.
- Israel has recently allowed slightly more aid into the sealed-off coastal area of the Gaza Strip. On Sunday, nearly 460 trucks carrying humanitarian aid crossed the border, according to Cogat, the Israeli authority responsible for Palestinian affairs. In recent weeks, only about 200 trucks crossed the border each day.
- On the Jewish New Year, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on the military to prepare for a “historic year for Israel’s security.”
- On the evening of the New Year’s celebration, hundreds of people gathered in front of Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence to commemorate the fate of the 48 hostages in the Gaza Strip. In view of the expansion of the military offensive, the relatives fear more than ever for the lives of the hostages and are calling for negotiations for their release.
- Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul sharply criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza City and the West Bank during his visit to the UN. He said the offensive was heading in completely the wrong direction. The region needs an immediate ceasefire, significantly more humanitarian aid for the suffering people, and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.
- Germany has called on Israel to refrain from annexations in the occupied Palestinian territories such as the West Bank. This comes in response to statements by the Israeli government that it would respond to the recognition of a Palestinian state by countries such as Canada, Australia, Great Britain, and Portugal with the annexation of occupied territories.
US wants to defend NATO territory: Following the latest Russian airspace violations, the new US Ambassador to the UN, Michael Waltz, has reaffirmed the US’s NATO mutual defense commitment. At an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, he said that the US and its allies were prepared to defend every inch of NATO territory. Russia is expected to seek ways to de-escalate the situation and not risk an escalation of the conflict. Estonia requested the UN meeting after Russian fighter jets violated the NATO member’s airspace last Friday. faz.net, web.de, zdfheute.de
- EU Foreign Affairs Representative Kaja Kallas accused Russia of deliberate provocation. She said it was impossible for Moscow to have ”accidentally“
- Russia’s Deputy UN Ambassador Dmitry Polyanskiy dismissed the accusations as unfounded and accused Europe of “primitive hatred” towards Russia. He said that attempts were being made to portray Russia as the greatest threat to pan-European security.
- According to Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Poland will respond decisively to violations of its airspace; and is prepared to shoot down any aircraft that enters Polish territory and could pose a threat. sueddeutsche.de
- Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul spoke of a serious violation of international law and warned Russia against further violations of NATO airspace. NATO is ready to respond at any time and is also able to react flexibly.
- Defense Minister Boris Pistorius criticizes Russia’s violation of NATO airspace, but urges caution. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s strategy is easy to see through: first provoke NATO, then act surprised in the event of an escalation and discredit NATO, Pistorius told Handelsblatt. However, the Kremlin has underestimated how coordinated, level-headed and determined NATO is, he said.
Further news:
- US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet on Tuesday on the sidelines of the UN General Debate in New York. n-tv.de
- Russian President Vladimir Putin offers to extend the arms control treaty limiting strategic nuclear weapons by one year, provided that US President Donald Trump does the same. rnd.de
- According to a report by an expert appointed by the UN Human Rights Council, doctors and medical staff in Russia are involved in torture. Special Rapporteur Mariana Katzarova said in Geneva that she had documented at least 50 cases.
- More and more Russians are taking out insurance against damage caused by drones. Demand for home insurance covering damage caused by drone attacks has increased significantly in Russia since the beginning of the year, reports Ukrainska Pravda.
Bild Sunday poll by Insa: Union 24.5 percent (-1), AfD 26 percent (+0.5), SPD 14.5 percent, Greens 11 percent (-0.5), Left Party 11.5 percent (+0.5), BSW 4 percent, FDP 3.5 percent (+0.5), Others 5 percent. bild.de
Judicial Appointments Committee proposes Sigrid Emmenegger for Constitutional Court with two-thirds majority: According to participants, the SPD-nominated lawyer achieved the necessary two-thirds majority at a committee meeting. She is currently a judge at the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig. On Thursday, the Bundestag is to vote on the appointment of three judges. A two-thirds majority also requires votes from the Greens and the Left Party. Left Party leader Ines Schwerdtner called on the CDU to seek dialogue with her party. She said the Christian Democrats were responsible for ensuring that there were no random majorities. welt.de, zeit.de, tagesspiegel.de, zdfheute.de, spiegel.de
Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder presents restructuring plan and new management team for Deutsche Bahn: The board of the state-owned company is to be reduced in size and some holdings are to be sold off. The main focus is on restructuring the rail network. A plan for digitizing the network is to be presented by the end of 2026. In the medium term, long-distance trains are to run largely on time. sueddeutsche.de, sueddeutsche.de
- The new head of Deutsche Bahn, Evelyn Palla, will be responsible for restructuring the company. She will be supported by manager Dirk Rompf, who will lead the infrastructure company DB InfraGo. tagesschau.de
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz supports the appointment of railway manager Evelyn Palla as the new head of Deutsche Bahn. With her, a strong personality is coming to the top of Deutsche Bahn, one who stands for experience and a new beginning, said a government spokesperson.
Labor Minister Bärbel Bas emphasizes “participation obligations” for unemployed people receiving citizen’s income: As part of the planned reforms of the welfare state, Bas also wants to increase the pressure on job seekers to keep appointments with the employment office. The aim is to prevent abuse of social benefits. Anyone who takes advantage of the welfare state will have to face the consequences. At the same time, she emphasized that the welfare state must remain strong. Everyone must be able to rely on it throughout their lives. n-tv.de
More News:
- Construction Minister Verena Hubertz calls for stricter regulations and tougher penalties for violations of the rent cap. spiegel.de
- Fewer teenage potheads after cannabis legalization; slight increase among young adults. rnd.de
- Surgeon General Ralf Hoffmann expects a thousand soldiers to be injured every day in the event of war. n-tv.de
- NIS2 implementation: Court of Auditors takes government to court over critical infrastructure protection. heise.de
- Saxony: Jian G., former employee of AfD member of parliament Maximilian Krah, denies espionage allegations. n-tv.de
- Rhineland-Palatinate: Conspiracy theorist Ken Jebsen is not allowed to appear in Mainz. swr.de
- Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: State puts the brakes on the AfD faction’s attempt to spy. ndr.de
Over 60,000 heat-related deaths in Europe: According to a study, the record-breaking summer of 2024 caused more than 62,700 heat-related deaths. This was almost a quarter higher than in the summer of 2023, according to the Instituto de Salud Global Barcelona. Germany ranks third in the list with around 6,300 deaths. “Europe is the continent that is warming the fastest – twice as fast as the global average,” said study author Tomas Janos. 2024 was the warmest year worldwide since weather records began. zdfheute.de, faz.net
Searches ahead of parliamentary elections in Moldova: Law enforcement agencies searched more than 250 properties less than a week before the elections. The background to this is investigations into the preparation of mass unrest and destabilization of the state, which Russia is alleged to have planned with criminal groups. According to pro-Russian former president Igor Dodon, searches were carried out at “our colleagues‘ premises.” He accused pro-European President Maia Sandu of attempting to intimidate them. Elections will be held in Moldova on Sunday. n-tv.de, spiegel.de
More News
- Denmark: Air traffic suspended in Copenhagen due to drones. spiegel.de
- Italy: 23 police officers hospitalized after pro-Palestinian demonstration in Milan. spiegel.de
- Greece: Billions invested in fighting forest fires. rnd.de
- Iran: More than 1,000 executions so far this year. swissinfo.ch
- Peru: Thousands of people protested against President Dina Boluarte’s government for the second day in a row. deutschlandfunk.de
USA News
- US President Donald Trump classifies Antifa as a “terrorist organization” by decree. welt.de
- US considers sanctions against entire criminal court. n-tv.de
- Resignation of a US federal prosecutor: US President Donald Trump puts pressure on the judiciary. lto.de
- Jimmy Kimmel’s canceled late-night show returns to the air. dwdl.de
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces aid for Argentina. handelsblatt.com
- Donald Trump draws a connection between painkillers and autism without any evidence. zeit.de
- Fed Governor Stephen Miran calls for interest rate cuts as in times of crisis. handelsblatt.com
- Court overturns Trump’s construction ban on giant wind farm off US East Coast. handelsblatt.com
- Google wants to prevent sales in US antitrust dispute. heise.de
More passengers on buses and trains in the first half of the year: The number has increased slightly, but the boom caused by the Deutschlandticket has come to an end for now. Passenger numbers rose by around one percent compared to the same period last year, according to the Federal Statistical Office. The increase in passenger numbers in local transport has leveled off three years after the introduction of the nationwide Deutschlandticket. In the first half of this year, 5.7 billion passengers were transported by local public transport buses and trains in Germany. rnd.de, tagesschau.de
More from Business, Tech and Science:
- Fed Governor Stephen Miran calls for interest rate cuts as in times of crisis handelsblatt.com
- Trade with euro partner countries has brought the electrical and digital industries better business than a year ago. n-tv.de
- Heat pumps: Why German electricity taxes make them less attractive Climate.Table
- Volker Treier: Many German companies are optimistic about Africa Africa.Table
- Third test phase begins: Bayer announces progress in Parkinson’s therapy n-tv.de
- Nvidia and Open AI: AI giants join forces. faz.net
- Italy sets an example: Germany also wants to criminalize deepfakes lto.de
- Polarization of higher education: US colleges concerned about declining interest in studying Research.Table
- Complete Phoenix relocation delayed again dwdl.de
- Advertising labeling on TikTok: “Ad” – otherwise report: A new era of surreptitious advertising dwdl.de
- Digital Ministry backs fiber optic expansion with advertising campaign heise.de
- The problem of “greenwashing” – Consumer center sues Hornbach over potentially dangerous plants n-tv.de
- Classic film ”Prestige“: Nothing is as it seems faz.net
- Epstein affair catches up with Prince Andrew’s ex-wife “Fergie” faz.net
- “I don’t recognize my country anymore” – Angelina Jolie expresses concern about the US n-tv.de
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- Soccer player Ousmane Dembélé wins Ballon d’Or faz.net
- Let’s Dance star wins World Championship gold: Taliso Engel swims four seconds faster than the rest of the world n-tv.de
- National basketball coach Mumbru faces long hospital stay rnd.de
- End of the Christian Horner era: Red Bull pays fired F1 team boss huge severance package n-tv.de
- Sports director Roland Frischkorn: “The sports club is a school of democracy.” faz.net