More evidence emerges linking unrest in France to large-scale Russian influence operations. Both Macron and Merz discuss it. www.spiegel.de/wissenschaft...
In the podcast series "In Interrogation," SPIEGEL-TV highlights the corrupt judiciary in Germany by revealing the double life of lawyer Benjamin D., who deals drugs on a large scale from the courtroom while simultaneously being addicted himself and benefiting from a prosecutor acting as an informant for a drug cartel. #KorrupteJustiz #Drogenschmuggel #Podcast (translated)
The author criticized that reporters from "Bild," "Nius," and "Apollo" as well as individuals like "Activist Mann," whom he referred to as a rabble-rouser, are regularly defended with reference to press freedom. However, with journalists from "Zeit," "Spiegel," and "Stern," cancel culture is demanded when their comments are classified as too left-leaning. #Pressefreiheit #Journalismus #CancelCulture #DE (translated)
Emanuel Boeminghaus wrote that Audi plans to invest four billion dollars in a new plant in the U.S. state of Georgia. There, 200,000 SUVs should be produced annually, and starting in the early 2030s, the Q7, Q8, and Q9 models; around 4,500 jobs are expected. The construction start is planned for 2027. Additionally, 25,000 vehicles should be manufactured annually in South Carolina. Boeminghaus referred to around 1.2 billion euros in tariffs for Audi last year and a 16 percent decline in U.S. sales this year. At the same time, he wrote that the Neckarsulm plant may face closure after 2030, although this has not been decided. He viewed the investment in the U.S. as a sign of relocation and contrasted the planned jobs there with the uncertain future of German industrial locations. https://t.co/x3WDlilJSL #Audi #Automobilindustrie #Arbeitsplätze (translated)
In Sderot, the political discussion in the run-up to the elections is heavily influenced by the past, which affects the debate about Israel's future direction. (translated)
Rebuild Nazi buildings for tourism. No, it's clear www.spiegel.de/panorama/hit... (translated)
The riots in France have historical roots that date back to the Revolution of 1789 and reflect a deeply entrenched culture of protest that responds to unresolved social inequalities and political alienation. #Frankreich #Protestkultur #FranzösischeRevolution (translated)
"Right-wing portal 'Nius' is allowed to travel for the first time on the Chancellor's plane. In previous travels of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the media was not on board the government aircraft. This has now changed." (translated)
The author wrote that the constitution stipulates that representatives vote according to their conscience, elections are secret, and participation in votes is expected. However, those who exercise these rights must expect to be excluded from the party, he explained. Therefore, the country is approaching a simulation of the rule of law. As background, he referred to media such as the public broadcaster, DIE ZEIT, and SPIEGEL. https://t.co/W6pIQbaZHV #Rechtsstaat #Demokratie #Meinungsfreiheit #DE #AT #CH (translated)
"In the more than 420,000 emails and over 48,000 documents (...) there are numerous pieces of evidence that Weidel apparently not only knew about the matter before September 2017 but was also apparently closely involved in the handling of donation payments." (translated)
The Kremlin proposes a tripartite meeting with Putin, Trump, and Xi Jinping about the future of Ukraine, while a Spiegel commentator warns that without EU participation, Europe could be left without influence on decisions concerning its security. #NovimSvjetskimPoretkom #Ukrajina #EU (translated)
If China agrees, a historic trilateral meeting between the leaders of China, the USA, and Russia could take place on November 18, which could change global geopolitical relations, and the German magazine Der Spiegel warns that the EU must do everything to prevent it. #Ukrajina #G3 #Trump (translated)
In the Wirecard trial, which is nearing its end, SPIEGEL reporter Martin Hesse describes his visit to former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun in prison, where he continues to assert his innocence despite serious accusations and considers the trial a farce. #Wirecard #MarkusBraun #Wirtschaftsskandal (translated)
Former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun complains in an interview with Der Spiegel about the six-year duration of his remand in custody and calls for clear limits on the detention period for non-serious offenses. #Wirtschaftskriminalität #Wirecard #Untersuchungshaft (translated)
Former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun expresses in prison that he is no longer the person he once was. (translated)
The protests in France reflect a deep-rooted dissatisfaction with social and economic inequalities. (translated)
SPIEGEL now offers an interactive access to the NSDAP membership card file, where readers can directly ask questions about memberships via a chatbot and view the digitized original cards. #NSDAP #Chatbot #KIRecherche (translated)
According to research by "Report Mainz" and SPIEGEL, the Iranian regime is said to have attempted to secretly buy a bank in Upper Bavaria to circumvent internationally imposed sanctions. #Iran #Sanktionen #Schattengeschäfte (translated)
Elbertus van Lagen wrote that Candan had spoken about too little attention for Hajar and racism. According to Van Lagen, Hajar apparently should have been named Anne-Fleur to receive more attention. He added that racism could be seen everywhere, except in the mirror. https://t.co/ZriQTxDLqN #racisme #discriminatie #gelijkheid (translated)
