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AfD eyes new elections: The clock in Saxony-Anhalt is not ticking yet

By withut-me 08.09.2026 3 views
TL;DR AI-generated The AfD fell short of an absolute majority in Saxony-Anhalt and has no coalition partners. They are speculating on new elections, which would only be possible after a failed third vote for the Minister-President and a two-thirds majority in the state parliament. Until then, the incumbent Minister-President remains in office.
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Police & Investigations Court Trials Laws & Rights

Brutal Attack in Garbsen: When Does Brutal Bodily Harm Become Attempted Manslaughter?

By withut-me 08.09.2026 7 views
TL;DR AI-generated The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) ruled that the Regional Court of Hanover must consider more factors when assessing intent to kill during a brutal robbery. The victim's injuries and the perpetrators' behavior after the crime are particularly relevant.
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Political Scandals Companies & Markets Court Trials

Corruption Suspicions: Cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Arrested

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated Former Philippine House Speaker Martin Romualdez has been arrested on corruption charges. He is accused of receiving millions in bribes from flood control projects, some of which were not built.
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Elections Political Parties Government

Friedrich Merz after the election: Cracks in the firewall already?

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated The CDU suffered a significant election defeat in Saxony-Anhalt, with the AfD gaining considerable ground. Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) faces internal and external pressure regarding the "firewall" to the AfD and his reforms. The SPD signals a departure from the planned reform course, particularly concerning pensions.
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Court Trials Laws & Rights

BGH Clarifies Controversial Questions on § 52 StPO: When Does the Right to Refuse Testimony End?

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) ruled that the right to refuse testimony for close relatives in criminal proceedings ends when the proceedings against the accused are definitively discontinued and prosecution as a felony is excluded. This also applies if the discontinuation was made under conditions according to § 153a StPO.
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Elections Political Parties Parliament & Legislation

After the Election in Saxony-Anhalt: Greens Approach Wagenknecht Party

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated The Greens in Saxony-Anhalt are open to the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht's (BSW) proposal to elect an independent Minister-President without a coalition. Top candidate Susan Sziborra-Seidlitz called this a "last straw" to prevent an AfD-led government or a deadlock.
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Court Trials Laws & Rights Accidents & Disasters

Munich Court on Safety Obligations for Rides: Arms Up – But at Your Own Risk

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated Munich District Court dismissed a damages claim from a man injured on a roller coaster after raising his arms. The court ruled the operator fulfilled safety obligations with clear warnings prohibiting extending arms.
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Court Trials Laws & Rights Education & Schools

Federal Court of Justice on Juvenile Criminal Proceedings: Mother Has the Last Word

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) overturned a sentence against a 14-year-old because his mother, as the legal guardian, did not have the final say in court. The conviction remains, as the teenager largely confessed to the acts.
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Media & Press General

China Still in Mao's Deep Shadow

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated Half a century after his death, Mao Zedong's legacy continues to shape China's political landscape, though his ideas are considered outdated by experts. The Communist Party of China bases its legitimacy on Mao but avoids a comprehensive reassessment, which could challenge its own history and claim to sole interpretation.
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