Domain: welt.de

German national daily newspaper

Die Welt is a German national daily newspaper, published as a broadsheet by Axel Springer SE. Die Welt is the flagship newspaper of the Axel Springer publishing group, and considered a newspaper of record in Germany. Its leading competitors are the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, the Süddeutsche Zeitung and the Frankfurter Rundschau. The modern paper takes a self-described "liberal cosmopolitan" position in editing, but it is generally considered to be conservative.

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Germany to Hold Early Elections Amidst Political Tensions

Germany will hold early parliamentary elections on February 23rd following the Bundestag's dissolution, amidst controversies including Elon Musk's AfD endorsement and internal party conflicts, highlighted by the dispute between Brandenburg's Minister-President Woidke and former Minister Nonnemacher.

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Unicredit Denies Commerzbank Job Cut Claims Amidst Increased Stake

Unicredit denies Commerzbank workers' council claims of 15,000 potential job losses following its increased stake to approximately 28 percent; the bank states that these claims are unfounded speculation and reiterates its long-term commitment to the German market.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Record €17 Billion Investment Marks Turning Point for Deutsche Bahn Infrastructure

Deutsche Bahn (DB) invested nearly €17 billion in its infrastructure in 2023, a record high, including 1,851 renewed switches, 1,940 kilometers of relaid tracks, and construction at 872 stations, aiming to reduce infrastructure failures and improve service quality, though future funding remains unce...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Weil Expresses Skepticism Towards Asylum Seeker Immigration

Lower Saxony's Minister President Stephan Weil voiced skepticism towards the current level of asylum seeker immigration, citing a change in public opinion since 2015 and the need for a more realistic approach to integration while acknowledging the contributions of legal immigrants to the labor marke...

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Germany Increases Security Measures for New Year's Eve Amidst Expected Violence

German authorities are increasing security measures for New Year's Eve due to expected violence and vandalism, including installing video surveillance in Duisburg and seizing hundreds of kilograms of illegal fireworks in Bavaria; several incidents of violence and attacks against police have already ...

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Israeli Hostage Crisis: Protests Erupt as Netanyahu's Role Questioned

Amidst a planned Israeli cabinet meeting, over 1,000 protestors in Tel Aviv demand the release of 100 Hamas hostages still held captive after the October 7th attack, accusing Prime Minister Netanyahu of obstructing negotiations while an Israeli report to the UN details the severe abuse suffered by t...

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German Security Failures Lead to Deadly Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack

A Saudi Arabian man drove his car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 20, killing five and injuring over 200; German authorities had approximately 80 prior indications of potential danger from the perpetrator but failed to prevent the attack.

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French Firm Expands Reusable Packaging Operations into Germany

Uzaje, a French company, opened a new reusable container cleaning facility in Strasbourg, France, to expand into the German market, processing approximately 50,000 glass containers annually for clients like zerooo, with plans to significantly increase volume. The 3.5 million euro facility, partly fu...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Bavaria's Political Landscape Poised for Transformation After Federal Election

A Union victory in the German federal election is expected to significantly increase Bavaria's political representation in the Berlin cabinet, impacting the CSU's relationship with other parties in Bavaria and potentially altering financial relations between the state and federal governments.

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Volocopter Files for Insolvency, Seeks Investors to Secure Future

The German electric air taxi manufacturer Volocopter, employing 500 people, filed for insolvency on December 26th, 2023, seeking investors to finalize market entry, facing challenges in securing funding and EASA certification despite technological advancements and a competitive position.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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South Korea Plane Crash: 179 Dead

A Jeju Air Boeing 737-8AS passenger plane from Bangkok crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea on Sunday, resulting in at least 179 deaths and only two survivors among 181 people aboard; a possible bird strike may have caused a landing gear malfunction.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Azerbaijan Airlines Crash: Black Boxes to Reveal Cause of Kazakhstan Tragedy

An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed in Kazakhstan on December 25th, killing 38; initial reports suggest external impact, and recovered flight recorders will be analyzed by Brazilian experts to determine if Russian air defenses were involved, amid claims of navigation system disruptions.

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