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Lagodinsky runs for direct mandate for German Bundestag

Sergey Lagodinsky, Vice-Chairman of the Green Group in the European Parliament, may be about to move to the German Bundestag. The Pankow district association will vote on his candidacy on Wednesday. His rival is Stefan Gelbhaar, who is facing allegations of sexual assault.

By Markus Grabitz

Pneumonia: Ursula von der Leyen cancels appointments

Commission President von der Leyen has canceled her external appointments for the first two weeks of January. The reason is severe pneumonia. The absence is particularly sensitive in view of Donald Trump's inauguration.

By Till Hoppe

Merz: Free trade instead of a 'tariff spiral' with the USA

The TTIP trade and investment agreement with the USA has been on hold since 2017. The CDU/CSU's candidate for chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has now spoken out in favor of resuming talks on a free trade agreement with the Trump administration.

By Redaktion Table