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The ZEIT ONLINE front page features a mix of domestic German politics, international affairs, and cultural commentary. Key domestic stories focus on the upcoming state election in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and the political implications of the AfD's performance, including discussions on potential…
An essay by Jakob von Lindern explores the evolving and potentially dangerous perceptions surrounding artificial intelligence, moving from a generally optimistic view to a new, unsettling realization.
One week before the state election, the CDU in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is polling at seven percent, with party members fearing they might not clear the five-percent hurdle.
British Germanist James Hawes argues that fundamental differences between East and West Germany predated the division, and that this is a reality many Germans have not wanted to accept.
An opportunity to research your relatives in the personnel files of the SS and SA, and in the NSDAP membership register.
A father reflects on the experience of his daughter starting school, highlighting the passage of time and the emotional challenges for parents.
The Federal Minister of Justice states that civil servants in Saxony-Anhalt are not obligated to follow AfD directives if they are unlawful, though prosecutors are bound by instructions.
The CDU parliamentary group leader, Thorsten Frei, discusses the constitutional instruments available to protect Germany's democracy in light of the AfD's potential to form a state government.
The AfD's election victory in Saxony-Anhalt is exacerbating the hostile climate for queer individuals, with a prominent association stating that human rights are being "actively threatened."
An update on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, reported 12 hours ago.
