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Cologne Pastor Meurer calls togetherness the "driving force of democracy," emphasizing it as a way of life that includes respect and minority protection. He has been committed to disadvantaged people in Cologne for over 30 years and is now retiring.
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Experts warn that EU plans for digital sovereignty in defense, such as the Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA), could endanger security. They fear that too rapid exclusion of US technology could lead to a technological disadvantage, as US providers are estimated to be eight to ten years ahead.
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Germany and other EU countries are planning to establish deportation centers for rejected asylum seekers outside the EU, following a new EU return directive. Italy has already set up such centers in Albania, though the legality of these plans is not yet definitively settled.
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The alliance "Wittenberg Weltoffen" is campaigning for democracy ahead of the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt. Following a Correctiv investigation, it organized demonstrations and a YouTube series that contrasts personal stories with AfD quotes.
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Afghan pop icon Aryana Sayeed is holding a Europe tour exclusively for women to raise awareness about the oppression of women and girls in Afghanistan by the Taliban. The concerts will take place in Rotterdam, Stockholm, Hamburg, and Wiesbaden.
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The EU regulation on political advertising transparency is being implemented differently. While some parties disclose detailed expenses, others lack information or it is hard to find. Google and Meta have banned political advertising on their platforms.
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The release of internal draft laws and letters to the media, known as "leaks," is used as a political tool. This can manipulate public opinion, as seen with the Building Energy Act, and poses risks to government unity.
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EU auditors criticize that despite significantly increased defense spending, defense readiness remains a challenge until 2030. The rearmament also endangers public finances through increasing debt financing.
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The 2026 US midterm elections will involve the re-election of the House of Representatives and parts of the Senate. The significance of this election for US President Donald Trump is discussed.
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An event for Black children and youth at the Volksbühne was canceled due to a right-wing online backlash. A debate ensued, with some blaming those affected for the cancellation instead of the perpetrators of the right-wing attack. The AfD is cited as an example of the strength of far-right forces.
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