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The AfD in Saxony-Anhalt plans to cut sex education and advocates for traditional family values. In response, taz has launched a campaign to support left-wing, self-governing spaces.
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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is again hearing a case concerning German arms exports to Israel, following Nicaragua's accusation of Germany aiding genocide. In July 2024, the ICJ rejected Nicaragua's urgent request for an immediate arms embargo.
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A study predicts a 39% increase in forest fires in Europe with 1.8°C warming, and a 192% increase with 3.6°C warming. Considering socioeconomic factors can limit this rise, while local measures and adapted vegetation are crucial for mitigation.
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The AfD won all 41 direct mandates in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, while the CDU secured none. Parties like the AfD and BSW are calling for a change in course following the results, interpreting them as a mandate to govern.
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) states that forest and bush fires increase exposure to toxic fine dust and ground-level ozone, causing health damage even far from the fire sites. The number of fires with heavy smoke has tripled globally since the 1990s.
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Water temperatures in the North and Baltic Seas this summer were 15.6 and 17.2 degrees Celsius respectively, significantly above the long-term average. This can lead to drastic habitat changes, the spread of non-native species, and increased sea levels.
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An election victory by the AfD has triggered international reactions. Christian Feld of ARD Brussels reports on the waves this success is creating outside of Germany.
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The Berlin House of Representatives election on September 20 could lead to a close race between the CDU and the Left Party. The SPD is expected to perform worse, weakening its negotiating position. A coalition with the Left Party is complicated by debates on antisemitism and expropriations.
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Following the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, leading CDU politicians have ruled out a debate about party leader Friedrich Merz. They instead call for an acceleration of the federal government's reform course. SPD politicians criticized the course and Merz's rhetoric.