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Übermorgen ist Friedrich Merz genau ein Jahr im Amt. Die Bilanz fällt schlecht aus. Innenpolitisch reibt sich die schwarz-rote Koalition im Dauerstreit um Steuern und Subventionen auf, während die Umfragewerte im Keller liegen. Gordon Repinski analysiert den gestrigen Auftritt des Kanzlers in der ARD bei Caren Miosga, seinen Versuch einer Rückkehr zur Regierungsarbeit und das schwierige Vertrauensverhältnis zur SPD-Spitze um Bärbel Bas und Lars Klingbeil. Außenpolitisch droht nach Merz’ Aussage in einer Schule ein massiver diplomatischer Schaden. Die Quittung aus Washington folgt prompt: US-Präsident Donald Trump kündigt den Abzug von 5.000 Soldaten aus Deutschland an, vielleicht auch mehr. Rixa Fürsen…
How many steps do you aim for each day? The popularised 10,000-step goal doesn’t need to fall by the wayside while you’re abroad, especially with Lonely’ Planet’s latest guide. In Where to Go When: Hiking, the travel platform maps out more than 90 trails across the globe for those looking to explore the world on foot. Self-styled as the “ultimate companion for planning unforgettable walking adventures throughout the year”, the guide coincides with the rise of walking holidays. According to UN Tourism, walking tourism has become one of the most popular ways to explore a destination. By walking, visitors are…
Published on 04/05/2026 – 9:49 GMT+2 For many fans, the Toy Story films should have ended in 2010, with the perfect trilogy capper. However, Pixar had other ideas for its flagship franchise, and we got the lackluster fourth instalment nine years later. Next month, Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the gang will be back for a fifth adventure, which hopefully will recapture some of the early magic. And with that in mind, Pixar are clearly banking on generating some buzz (pun intended) in the shape of Taylor Swift. At least that’s what the rumour suggests… Eagle-eyed Swifties noticed that a countdown…
While defense officials and policymakers don’t rule out Putin launching a ground offensive in a NATO country, they say it’s unlikely given how stretched Russia is in fighting Ukraine, according to one senior NATO diplomat and three senior European defense officials, who were granted anonymity to speak freely about the sensitive matter. Instead, it’s far more likely he’ll do something more targeted or carry out an incursion designed to create ambiguity, hoping to sow division in NATO over whether the action meets the threshold to trigger its Article 5 mutual defense clause or not, Aaltola said. Article 5 declares that…
Published on 04/05/2026 – 9:51 GMT+2 Trump’s decision to slap 25% tariffs on EU cars is politically motivated and aimed squarely at German automakers, German MEP Bernd Lange (S&D), chair of the European Parliament’s trade committee, told Europe Today on Monday. “There are no legal or no economic reasons for those tariffs. This is really politically against Germany,” Lange said. “He is targeting specifically German car manufacturers.” Lange’s remarks come days after Trump announced the tariffs, following criticism of the U.S. war in Iran by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The US president has accused several European countries of refusing to…
Traffic police in Hangzhou, eastern China, have deployed humanoid robots at major intersections as part of efforts to support road management during the May holiday period. The robots were seen directing pedestrians and vehicles, raising their arms to signal traffic and interacting with passersby. Authorities said 15 humanoid robots were introduced to assist officers in the city, which is known as a major technology and artificial intelligence hub and home to several Chinese AI companies, including DeepSeek. The machines also attracted crowds of onlookers, with many stopping to take photos and videos.
Published on 04/05/2026 – 9:17 GMT+2 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, holding both Canadian and British passports, represents a unique bridge between the Anglophone world and a Europe increasingly wary of US isolationism. And the summit in Armenia could offer Canada a vital opening to build new European ties. Some 57% of Canadians now support joining the 27-member bloc, with 84% prioritising stronger economic ties as a buffer against US political turmoil. The latest surveys show that most Germans and Spaniards back Canada’s EU accession, while in Poland, France and Italy, proponents significantly outweigh those against it. Ottawa is no…
When Ireland’s GDP figures for 2025 came in, a startling 12.3% in real terms, many spoke of a fresh economic miracle. The number, taken at face value, looks extraordinary: no advanced economy grows in double digits, and to do so in 2025, against a backdrop of European slowdown and geopolitical tension, looks almost anomalous. Then, last week, Ireland’s Central Statistics Office (CSO) published its preliminary GDP estimate for the first quarter of 2026: a contraction of 2.0% quarter on quarter. The driver, the CSO noted, was “a decrease in the multinational dominated sector of Industry.” In a single data point,…
The sun might be shining and outdoor gatherings calling, but if you’re looking for an excuse to stay in the shade, we’ve got you covered. First, choose your fighter at the cinema with the release of video game adaptation Mortal Kombat II. Inflated drama and fun action in the name of defeating an evil tyrant that’s intent on world destruction? Sure, why not. Netflix users can look forward to crime thriller Legends, while those in the UK get not one, but two David Attenborough specials in honour of the broadcasting icon’s 100th birthday. A number of big new album releases…
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