Defence as a school subject: Could Latvia be a role model for Bavaria?
2025-03-20 10:13
3 min read

In the face of the Russian threat, Europe is focusing on rearmament. In Latvia, defense is now a school subject. Could this be an example for Bavaria? The president of the teachers' association, Simone Fleischmann is focusing on democracy education.

In the face of the Russian threat, Europe is focusing on rearmament. In Latvia, defense is now a school subject. Could this be an example for Bavaria? The president of the teachers' association, Simone Fleischmann is focusing on democracy education.

Defence as a school subject: Could Latvia be a role model for Bavaria?
Space travel made in Bavaria: Will the Isar Aerospace rocket be launched today?
2025-03-20 05:41
3 min read

The time window for the launch opens today: Bavarian company Isar Aerospace is allowed to shoot its self-developed rocket into space. The launch in northern Norway is not only a first for the start-up.

The time window for the launch opens today: Bavarian company Isar Aerospace is allowed to shoot its self-developed rocket into space. The launch in northern Norway is not only a first for the start-up.

Space travel made in Bavaria: Will the Isar Aerospace rocket be launched today?
Germany will be in digital darkness should Trump decide to pull the plug
2025-03-20 03:59
4 min read

Germany is not only heavily dependent on the USA in military terms. The country could also be easily blackmailed if Donald Trump shuts down digital services. Cybersecurity experts are therefore calling for significantly more digital independence.

Germany is not only heavily dependent on the USA in military terms. The country could also be easily blackmailed if Donald Trump shuts down digital services. Cybersecurity experts are therefore calling for significantly more digital independence.

Germany will be in digital darkness should Trump decide to pull the plug
Hybrid wars: how secure is Germany's supply?
2025-03-20 03:58
4 min read

Not only destroyed submarine cables are said to weaken German infrastructure, but also hacker attacks on ports or infrastructure. How well are their trade routes secured? And what can the population do to protect themselves?

Not only destroyed submarine cables are said to weaken German infrastructure, but also hacker attacks on ports or infrastructure. How well are their trade routes secured? And what can the population do to protect themselves?

Hybrid wars: how secure is Germany's supply?
Military aid: German government wants to support Ukraine more
2025-03-19 15:18
4 min read

For months, Berlin has been arguing about additional aid for Ukraine. Now a solution seems to have been found: The embattled country is to receive three billion euros more this year. Many politicians welcome this - but there is also criticism.

For months, Berlin has been arguing about additional aid for Ukraine. Now a solution seems to have been found: The embattled country is to receive three billion euros more this year. Many politicians welcome this - but there is also criticism.

Military aid: German government wants to support Ukraine more
How social is the planned debt package?
2025-03-19 11:46
3 min read

Germany wants to take on several hundred billion euros in additional debt in order to invest. Many citizens are wondering who will benefit from the money and whether the package is socially balanced.

Germany wants to take on several hundred billion euros in additional debt in order to invest. Many citizens are wondering who will benefit from the money and whether the package is socially balanced.

How social is the planned debt package?
'Moscow is more resourceful': Is Putin a better negotiator than Trump?
2025-03-19 10:48
4 min read

Apart from declarations of intent, not much came out of the phone call between Trump and Putin. Nevertheless, Russian observers are very satisfied: The Kremlin's main goal was to slow down Trump's momentum while still appearing cooperative.

Apart from declarations of intent, not much came out of the phone call between Trump and Putin. Nevertheless, Russian observers are very satisfied: The Kremlin's main goal was to slow down Trump's momentum while still appearing cooperative.

'Moscow is more resourceful': Is Putin a better negotiator than Trump?
Putin talks to Trump - and essentially stands his ground
2025-03-19 06:12
4 min read

The Kremlin leader has stood up to Trump: There would only be a 30-day ceasefire if the West stopped supplying weapons to Kyiv. Air strikes on energy facilities, on the other hand, will end. Trump's conclusion: a "very good conversation".

The Kremlin leader has stood up to Trump: There would only be a 30-day ceasefire if the West stopped supplying weapons to Kyiv. Air strikes on energy facilities, on the other hand, will end. Trump's conclusion: a "very good conversation".

Putin talks to Trump - and essentially stands his ground
How ChatGPT and Co are becoming digital organizational helpers
2025-03-18 17:32
3 min read

ChatGPT and Co have long been known primarily for creative texts and images. But the language models also have other strengths: they transform chaotic data into useful structures - if you pay attention to possible errors.

ChatGPT and Co have long been known primarily for creative texts and images. But the language models also have other strengths: they transform chaotic data into useful structures - if you pay attention to possible errors.

How ChatGPT and Co are becoming digital organizational helpers
Israel's attacks on Gaza: the end of the ceasefire and the consequences
2025-03-18 16:24
4 min read

On Tuesday night, Israel broke the ceasefire agreed with Hamas after almost two months. According to reports, more than 400 people were killed. How did this happen? An analysis.

On Tuesday night, Israel broke the ceasefire agreed with Hamas after almost two months. According to reports, more than 400 people were killed. How did this happen? An analysis.

Israel's attacks on Gaza: the end of the ceasefire and the consequences
Financial package adopted: Attacks, appeals and a little melancholy
2025-03-18 16:13
4 min read

It is an unusual Bundestag session in every respect. On the agenda: a debt program that knows no limits. And it is being decided by the old Bundestag, which is breaking new ground. Or going astray, as some people think.

It is an unusual Bundestag session in every respect. On the agenda: a debt program that knows no limits. And it is being decided by the old Bundestag, which is breaking new ground. Or going astray, as some people think.

Financial package adopted: Attacks, appeals and a little melancholy
Experts: German healthcare system not equipped for war and terror
2025-03-18 16:04
3 min read

According to experts, the German healthcare system is not sufficiently prepared for a high number of casualties caused by war or terror. The Bavarian Hospital Association also sees a need for action, but warns against scaremongering.

According to experts, the German healthcare system is not sufficiently prepared for a high number of casualties caused by war or terror. The Bavarian Hospital Association also sees a need for action, but warns against scaremongering.

Experts: German healthcare system not equipped for war and terror
Energy transition: Dispute over wind power zones in Bavaria
2025-03-18 13:50
4 min read

Priority areas for wind power are intended to facilitate the construction of wind turbines and drive forward the energy transition. However, the planning is meeting with resistance in some places: while some reject wind turbines on their territory, others would like to see more of them.

Priority areas for wind power are intended to facilitate the construction of wind turbines and drive forward the energy transition. However, the planning is meeting with resistance in some places: while some reject wind turbines on their territory, others would like to see more of them.

Energy transition: Dispute over wind power zones in Bavaria
Because of bird flu: US ask Germany to send eggs
2025-03-18 08:52
2 min read

Poultry farms in the USA have been infected with bird flu. Many laying hens have been killed to contain the disease, which is why there are fewer eggs in the USA - and they are more expensive. US authorities are therefore asking for egg exports.

Poultry farms in the USA have been infected with bird flu. Many laying hens have been killed to contain the disease, which is why there are fewer eggs in the USA - and they are more expensive. US authorities are therefore asking for egg exports.

Because of bird flu: US ask Germany to send eggs
#Faktenfuchs: How the myth of the "Deep State" is spreading
2025-03-18 04:31
12 min read

With the conspiracy narrative of the "deep state", right-wing extremist actors are trying to undermine trust in democracy. The myth of a secretly controlling elite became more widely known through Donald Trump and the AfD.

With the conspiracy narrative of the "deep state", right-wing extremist actors are trying to undermine trust in democracy. The myth of a secretly controlling elite became more widely known through Donald Trump and the AfD.

#Faktenfuchs: How the myth of the "Deep State" is spreading
Airbus Chief of Armaments: Defence is about more than spending money
2025-03-17 18:00
3 min read

In the coming years, more money will be spent on armaments than has been the case for decades. However, in order to make Germany capable of defending itself, broad social acceptance is needed, says Airbus head of armaments Schöllhorn in an interview with BR.

In the coming years, more money will be spent on armaments than has been the case for decades. However, in order to make Germany capable of defending itself, broad social acceptance is needed, says Airbus head of armaments Schöllhorn in an interview with BR.

Airbus Chief of Armaments: Defence is about more than spending money
'Parallels are striking': Why Trump is obsessed with gold
2025-03-17 12:43
4 min read

The US president appreciates gold in all its forms: as picture frames, furniture ornaments and all kinds of decorative elements. This is reminiscent of America's highly controversial "gilded age", which corresponds to the German Gründerzeit (period of promoterism).

The US president appreciates gold in all its forms: as picture frames, furniture ornaments and all kinds of decorative elements. This is reminiscent of America's highly controversial "gilded age", which corresponds to the German Gründerzeit (period of promoterism).

'Parallels are striking': Why Trump is obsessed with gold
Misogynistic tips: Spotify criticized because of Andrew Tate
2025-03-17 12:29
3 min read

After massive protests from employees and users, Spotify removes a course by controversial influencer Andrew Tate. The case shows: The platform's content moderation remains a patchwork of random hits.

After massive protests from employees and users, Spotify removes a course by controversial influencer Andrew Tate. The case shows: The platform's content moderation remains a patchwork of random hits.

Misogynistic tips: Spotify criticized because of Andrew Tate
No more US development aid: aid organizations in Bavaria alarmed
2025-03-17 11:32
4 min read

The USA has so far spent more than 50 billion dollars a year on development aid, particularly in Africa. But President Trump stopped the USAID programs - with serious consequences for the partners of Bavarian aid organizations in Africa.

The USA has so far spent more than 50 billion dollars a year on development aid, particularly in Africa. But President Trump stopped the USAID programs - with serious consequences for the partners of Bavarian aid organizations in Africa.

No more US development aid: aid organizations in Bavaria alarmed
Soon to be a "national minority"? Yenish demand recognition once again
2025-03-17 09:29
3 min read

The federal government does not recognize the Yenish as a national minority. However, an expert opinion now confirms that they have an "independent" language. The Yenish Central Council is now hoping for recognition. This would have far-reaching consequences.

The federal government does not recognize the Yenish as a national minority. However, an expert opinion now confirms that they have an "independent" language. The Yenish Central Council is now hoping for recognition. This would have far-reaching consequences.

Soon to be a "national minority"? Yenish demand recognition once again