Review today’s top topics
The Kessler twins Alice and Ellen are deceased: Former entertainers Alice and Ellen Kessler died together in Grünwald near Munich at the age of 89. According to ‘Bild’, they took advantage of ‘assisted euthanasia’, which has been permitted under certain conditions since a decision of the Federal Constitutional Court in 2020. For the article
Woman’s severed hand found on A45: The hand of an Eritrean woman was found on the A45 near Olpe and identified using her fingerprints. Police have formed a hit squad to clarify his background. Go to article
Police shoot down 12 year old in Bochum: A twelve-year-old girl is in grave danger following a police operation in Bochum after she approached officers with two knives and was shot. Essen police, under the direction of the Bochum prosecutor’s office, are investigating how many shots were fired and how the communication with the deaf mother and daughter occurred. Go to article
Father dies after being poisoned in Istanbul: The father of the German-Turkish family died after suspected poisoning in Istanbul, after the mother and two children died. Investigators are looking into whether pesticides used at the family’s hotel may have been to blame, and 11 suspects have been detained. Go to article
Shot on deaf girl in Bochum: In Bochum, a twelve-year-old deaf girl was shot by police officers after she approached officers with two knives. The student underwent emergency surgery and is in critical but stable condition. Go to article
The most talked about topic today
Ferdinand von Schirach criticized German politics: Lawyer and bestselling author Ferdinand von Schirach spoke critically about German politics in the ARD talk show “Caren Miosga” and emphasized that democracy is in a crisis of confidence, while Green Party politician Ricarda Lang did not provide any concrete solutions. Go to article
“It’s interesting how many people here would rather work through Ms. Lang than deal with what really matters, namely Mr. von Schirach’s words.
Friedrich Merz and pension law: Junge Union criticizes Chancellor Friedrich Merz for his support of the pension law plan, which led to high costs and jeopardized support within the party. Go to article
“Pension discussions are now commonplace. It is clear to everyone that the German welfare state is no longer financially viable. Yet cuts are once again being made to the working population. No changes to citizens’ benefits will get anyone out of bed in the morning. Immigration into the welfare system is still ineffective…” Original comment
The AfD deputy mayor voted against it: AfD politician Sabine Reinknecht will be removed from her post as deputy mayor of Bad Salzuflen in just two weeks’ time, as all parliamentary groups except the AfD have submitted a related application to the city council. Go to article
“If there is something wrong in secret voting, then the voting must be corrected and those who voted wrongly must be found and disciplined. Democracy 2025.” For original comments
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