The new Finance Minister Jörg Kukies has been in office for just over a month. And of course the question arises: What else can the man do until the new elections? In an interview with WELT, he was particularly surprised by his offensive statements about the budget.
Child benefit? Tax relief? “Whether this happens is up to the CDU and FDP”
Munich mayor taps keg, officially opening Oktoberfest 2026 festival
Iris East
Munich’s Oktoberfest officially commenced today with the traditional keg tapping by Mayor Dominik Krause at noon. The event is expected to attract millions, following last
Russia holds parliamentary vote in territories seized from Ukraine
Robbie Robertson
What’s going on?
Russia conducted a parliamentary vote in regions it seized from Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict. The vote aims to consolidate control