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Politics · European UnionAfD attacks Bauhaus art movement ahead of Saxony-Anhalt election
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has targeted the Bauhaus art movement, calling it an 'aberration of modernism' in its election program. The attacks have drawn criticism from the country's culture minister, who compared the language to that used by Nazis.
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PoliticsThorsten Legat criticises Chancellor Merz, quits reality TV
Former footballer Thorsten Legat has criticised Chancellor Friedrich Merz, stating he is ashamed to be German and fears the rise of the AfD. Legat also announced his departure from reality television.
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PoliticsSteffen Bilger rules out German car toll but pledges infrastructure overhaul
Steffen Bilger, Germany’s new transport minister, told ARD he has no mandate to introduce a passenger car toll and called Deutsche Bahn’s performance ‘unacceptable’. He cited 300 billion euros for infrastructure and promised improvements by 2029, including at Stuttgart 21, which has cost at least 14.5 billion euros.
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Politics · European UnionChemnitz University rejects Voigt's appeal against doctorate withdrawal
The Technical University of Chemnitz upheld its decision to withdraw Mario Voigt's doctorate following plagiarism allegations in his 2008 dissertation. Voigt's lawyer announced plans to sue, while political allies and opponents reacted to the ruling, which follows months of scrutiny and a failed no-confidence vote.
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