Nicht nur die Wirtschaft Deutschlands ist selbstverschuldet durch die Politik der staatstragenden Parteien im RĂŒckwĂ€rtsgang begriffen, sondern, noch schlimmer, der Ruf, das Image, das diplomatische Ansehen befindet sich praktisch im freien Fall. Nur weil die meisten LĂ€nder diplomatische ZurĂŒckhaltung ĂŒben, andere noch finanzielle Vorteile genieĂen, und weil die Medien es nicht zum Thema machen, bleibt es in Deutschland unbemerkt.
Archiv: Luft nach unten / room downwards
National gas price average drops below $4 a gallon for first time since April says GasBuddy
âAverage gasoline prices fell in 47 states over the last week, with the national average dropping below $4 per gallon late Sunday for the first time since mid-April,â said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. âThe decline came as oil prices moved sharply lower in reaction to news of a potential deal between the United States and Iran, though it remains to be seen whether the agreement will hold.
EU fails to agree on sanctions on Israelâs far-right minister Ben-Gvir
EU foreign ministers have failed to agree on sanctions against Israelâs far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, the blocâs foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says.
âMany member states have also proposed to sanction Minister Ben-Gvir, but no consensus on that was reached,â Kallas said.
âEmbarrassingâ: pressure on Merz after Germanyâs failure to win UN security council seat
In an awkward rivalry among EU partners, Portugal took 134 votes and Austria 131 while Germany garnered just 104, significantly below the required 127 votes despite Berlinâs expressed confidence just hours before that it would prevail.
Both winners were seen to represent the interests of smaller countries, while Austria could benefit from its perceived neutrality as a non-Nato member and Portugal touted its strong ties in Africa and Latin America.
Did Germany lose its UNSC seat because of support for Israel?
Wadephulâs bid won 104 votes in the UN General Assembly, falling 23 short of the two-thirds majority required for election.
This is the first time Germany has failed to win a rotating seat on the Security Council after decades of successfully securing one of the Western European seats every eight years.
Kein Sitz im UN-Sicherheitsrat: Katerstimmung und Fehlersuche
„FĂŒr uns alle ist das eine wirkliche EnttĂ€uschung. Das muss man sagen. Daran will ich nicht vorbeireden“, sagt Wadephul spĂ€ter im Interview mit den ARD-Tagesthemen. In der deutschen Delegation herrscht Katerstimmung. Bis zuletzt war man zuversichtlich, dass die vielen Last-Minute-GesprĂ€che, die Wadephul seit Freitag in New York gefĂŒhrt hatte, ausreichen wĂŒrden. Die Liste der vermeintlichen UnterstĂŒtzer-Staaten schien lang genug zu sein.
Five countries elected to UN Security Council; Germany misses out
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad âand Tobago and Zimbabwe to the 15-member U.N. Security Council for âtwo-year terms starting on January 1, 2027.
Germany, which had lobbied hard for a seat, came third for the two places contested by the Western European and âOthers Group, with 104 votes, against 134 for Portugal âand 131 for Austria.
Strack-Zimmermann schlieĂt Einsatz von Bodentruppen nicht aus
(August 20, 2025)
Die FDP-Europaabgeordnete Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann hat den Einsatz von deutschen Bodentruppen zur Friedenssicherung in der Ukraine nicht kategorisch ausgeschlossen. „Die Frage wird sein, wenn es erforderlich ist, die Ukraine zu sichern: Reicht es, das mit AufrĂŒstung zu machen? Bedarf es anderer Schutztruppen?“, sagte sie im gemeinsamen Morgenmagazin von ARD und ZDF.
Oil futures fall amid talks of potential US-Iran deal
Oil futures have seen their biggest weekly drop in nearly two months as news swirled of a potential US-Iran deal that could see the Strait of Hormuz reopened and a ceasefire extended between Washington and Tehran.
Brent oil crude futures fell to $92.69 a barrel, a weekly drop of more than 10 percent.
Trumpâs Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects
Just 26 percent of voters said they were satisfied with the Democratic Party.
The discontent includes a significant number of Democrats who expressed reservations about their own party. Forty-four percent of Democrats described themselves as unsatisfied, while just 23 percent of Republicans said the same about their party.
âTheyâre just not fighting back hard enough in my eyes,â said Matthew Berryhill, 35, a recruiter from Marietta, Ga., a pivotal battleground area in the stateâs key Senate race this year, who described himself as a progressive Democrat. âThey come out with strong statements and strong words, and no action to back it up.â
Trump Says Gas Prices Might Not Drop by Midterms, Underscoring G.O.P. Peril
(April 12, 2026)
Mr. Trump had long downplayed a sharp spike in gas prices driven by the war in Iran by casting it as a âshort-term increaseâ that would subside within weeks. But on Sunday, Mr. Trump told Fox News that while he hoped gas and oil costs would drop before the midterms, prices âshould be around the sameâ in November â and might be âa little bit higher.â
Pressure on Starmer Mounts as Dozens of Labour Lawmakers Call on Him to Quit
Dozens of Labour Party lawmakers called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign on Monday, effectively rejecting their leaderâs efforts to quell a mutiny in the party ranks and raising the likelihood of a bruising leadership battle.
Mr. Starmer began the day with a speech he hoped would quiet the brewing rebellion, acknowledging the anger expressed by voters last week when they overwhelmingly rejected Labour Party candidates in elections across England, Scotland and Wales.
Starmer under pressure, as Labour suffers heavy elections losses
The results in England, Scotland and Wales have piled pressure on Sir Keir, with some Labour MPs calling for him to set a timetable for his departure, although his cabinet allies have backed him for now.
Labour has lost power in Wales, ending its 27 year-long rule, while the SNP appears likely to remain the largest party in Scotland.
Reform UK has been the big winner in England, picking up more than 1,400 seats and taking control of councils in areas where Labour and the Conservatives have been historically dominant.
EU airlines may use ‚mixed fuel‘ amid shortages, agency says
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is developing guidance to help airlines use US-grade Jet-A fuel as Europe faces shortages linked to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a spokesperson said.
EASA said most commercial aircraft engines are certified to use both fuel types, noting that European airlines already operate with mixed fuel loads on transatlantic routes.
Streit um Falkland-Inseln eskaliert: «Trump ist ein Tyrann, der die Macht Amerikas missbraucht»
Die Falklandinseln bleiben britisch â und daran wird sich nichts Ă€ndern. Mit dieser klaren Botschaft reagierte die Regierung der Falklandinseln im SĂŒdatlantik auf Berichte, wonach das Pentagon in ErwĂ€gung ziehe, die SouverĂ€nitĂ€tsansprĂŒche Argentiniens ĂŒber das Gebiet zu unterstĂŒtzen â und sich damit gegen Grossbritannien zu stellen.
Wie ein brisanter Reuters-Bericht nahelegte, prĂŒft die US-Regierung diese drastische Massnahme offenbar als Druckmittel gegen das Vereinigte Königreich. Dies, weil London die USA im Krieg gegen den Iran nicht unterstĂŒtzen möchte.
Argentina calls for renewed negotiations over Falkland Islands
Argentina‘s government on Friday reiterated its willingness to resume âbilateral negotiations with the United Kingdom âin regards to a sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands, which Argentina knows as âthe Malvinas and has long âclaimed sovereignty over.
Donald Trump Angers NATO Ally U.K. Before King Charles‘ Visit with Push to Help Argentina Reclaim Falkland Islands
(April 24, 2026)
Reuters reported on Friday, April 24, that a recent internal Pentagon email had outlined options for the U.S. to punish NATO allies that it believes have inadequately supported its military operations in Iran.
According to the report, the Defense Department has suggested that the U.S. reassess its support for European âimperial possessions,â including the Falkland Islands, and consider suspending Spainâs NATO membership.
US considers suspending Spain from NATO, reported internal email suggests
An email has circulated within the United States Department of Defense laying out potential measures Washington could take against NATO allies it believes have not sufficiently supported its war on Iran, such as Spain and the United Kingdom, according to a US official quoted by the Reuters news agency.
List of Conservatives Rebuking Donald Trumpâs Jesus Image, Pope Feud
Candace Owens, conservative commentator
Carmine Sabia, conservative pundit
Megan Basham, The Daily Wire
Brilyn Hollyhand, MAGA influencer
Marjorie Taylor Greene, former GOP Representative
Milo Yiannopoulos, right-wing influencer
Riley Gaines, anti-trans activist
Trump Finally Deletes Crazed Christ Post Even MAGA Hates
The post was quietly deleted following an outpouring of anger on Monday morning from Catholics, the largest single religious denomination across the country. Hours later, Trump asserted during a press conference that, while he did share the image, he believed he was depicted as a Red Cross doctor, not Jesus.
Trump deletes social media post with AI image depicting him as Jesus after backlash
President Trump deleted a social media post depicting him as Jesus Christ after receiving widespread backlash over the AI-generated image. CBS News‘ Weijia Jiang has more.
Political Earthquake in East London: New Polling Reveals Collapse in Labour Trust Ahead of 2026 Elections
(page source date: March 30, 2026)
New research published by Cratus Group reveals a seismic shift in political allegiances across East London, with the Labour Partyâs traditional âsafe territoryâ under threat from unprecedented voter volatility and a deepening trust deficit.
The report, The Battle for the East End, based on bespoke polling by Focaldata, examines voter sentiment in Newham, Redbridge, and Barking & Dagenham. The findings paint a stark picture of an electorate increasingly disillusioned with political institutions.
Starmer Faces Voter Revolt as Poll Signals Deep Trouble for Labour
Keir Starmer is facing a surge of public discontent, with a new poll indicating that a clear majority of voters believe he should step down, while many are also calling for a fresh general election.
The findings point to a sharp collapse in support, not only among the wider electorate but within Labourâs own ranks. A significant share of those who backed the party in the 2024 general election now say the Prime Minister should resign.
As US and Iran talk truce, Israel digs in for a ‚forever war‘
Even as the U.S. and Iran seek to cement a ceasefire, Israel is seizing more territory from its neighbours in preparation for a long, drawn-out conflict across the Middle East.
Israel‘s creation of „buffer zones“ in Gaza, Syria and now Lebanon reflects a strategic shift after the attacks of October 7, 2023, one that puts the âcountry in a semi-permanent state of war, six Israeli military and defence officials told Reuters.
MK Odeh After Cease-Fire was Announced: âNetanyahu is a Liar and an International Pyromaniacâ
On Wednesday morning, Hadash MK Ofer Cassif said, âCongratulations to the brilliant duo, Orange & Purple, on their impressive list of achievements (economic, strategic & political), culminating in finding the lost key to the Strait of Hormuz. We warned from the very beginning that this was nothing more than a futile and pointless war of deception that would only lead to bloodshed, widowhood, orphanhood, and devastation, without achieving anything. No to occupation, yes to peace.â
According to Hadash MK Ayman Odeh, âIsrael should learn three main lessons from the war: To recognize the limitations of power. There is no stability in the region without Israeli-Palestinian peace and Netanyahu is a liar and an international pyromaniac,â he wrote.
Anger and surprise in Israel after US-Iran ceasefire
(April 8, 2026)
The ceasefire agreed between the United States and Iran has been met with anger and sharp criticism in Israel.
Politicians, commentators and analysts were quick to condemn the framework, with many blaming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for what they described as a failure.
The terminal scream of an empire scheduling war crimes in its digital Colosseum
Trumpâs profane ultimatum exposes the malignant sociopathic narcissism and moral sepsis rotting America from within
The Empire Is Losing Its Ability To Hide Its Ugly Nature
Garicanoâs entire worldview depends on his ability to avoid recognizing the obvious truth: that the so-called âextreme leftâ has always been correct, and that the empire he worships has always been evil. Itâs just having a harder and harder time masking its true nature, because of the very evils it has tried to conceal.
Everythingâs becoming more and more revealed. More and more transparent. What was once done solely by whistleblowers, investigative journalists, activists and dissident media is now being done by the empire itself, because thereâs only so long you can hide the truth about something so malignant. An empire that is held together by lies, corruption and endless slaughter was never going to remain unseen. The brutality necessary to dominate the planet had to come out into the light eventually.
âMay all be revealedâ has been my prayer for our world for many years now. That dearly held wish is now being answered, and the truth is looking every bit as ugly as expected.
May all be revealed. May all that is hidden become seen. In the empire. In our governments. In our culture. In our community. In our interpersonal relationships. In ourselves.
Many of us, liberal Europeans, spent decades pushing back against the European extreme left‘s cartoon version of America ( it‘s all oil/ imperialism/getting rich at the expense of others) and then one dumb administration walks in and performs the caricature to perfection.
(March 31, 2026)
Warum die Republik keine Angst vor dem Niedergang der âS.P.D.â haben muss
(January 16, 2018)
Im Falle eines Zusammenbruchs der âS.P.D.â wĂŒrde sich sofort eine sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands grĂŒnden.
Zur Zeit steht die im Kaiserreich gegrĂŒndete und in den letzten sechzehn Jahren Krieg und Euro-Kapitalismus zwölf Jahre an der Regierung befindliche Partei âS.P.D.â bei 18,5 Prozent. Mancher wird sich nun fragen, wie das ohne die âS.P.D.â weitergehen soll. Genau das ist ja der Punkt: gar nicht. Das ist ein Grund zur Freude, nicht zur Sorge.
Die âS.P.D.â ist eine Fantompartei. Ihre einzige Aufgabe ist es die Berliner Republik abzuwickeln, die sie nie gewollt hat und die ihrem Auftrag âVereinigte Staaten von Europaâ genauso im Weg steht wie alle anderen Demokratien auf dem Kontinent. Diese machen den Deutschen wieder einmal vor, wie einfach es sein kann neue Parteien zu grĂŒnden, wenn einen die alten verraten.
Das mĂŒssen die Deutschen offensichtlich einfach noch lernen. Denn Demokratie ist wie Autofahren. Wer sie nicht kann, der will sie nicht, der will sie auch nicht lernen, sondern lieber einen Verkehrsunfall.
Trumpâs War Address Proves He Hasnât Got a Clue What Heâs Doing
Trump is so desperate for the publicâs approval that he sincerely believed that by going on television to make his claim for war 32 days too late, he would turn his plummeting poll ratings around.
By making his case for war, he would help people understand why he was right.
Instead, he revealed how wrong he was to put the United States into a war it couldnât really win.
ARD-DeutschlandTrend: So unzufrieden mit Schwarz-Rot wie noch nie
CDU/CSU und SPD verlieren zum Vormonat jeweils zwei Prozentpunkte. Bei einer Bundestagswahl am kommenden Sonntag kĂ€me die Union aktuell auf 26 Prozent, die SPD auf zwölf Prozent. Das ist fĂŒr die SPD ein Rekordtief; einen schwĂ€cheren Wert hatte sie in der Sonntagsfrage im ARD-DeutschlandTrend noch nie. Die AfD könnte zwei Prozentpunkte zulegen und aktuell 25 Prozent Zustimmung erreichen. GrĂŒne und Linke verbessern sich um jeweils einen Punkt auf 14- bzw. zehn Prozent. Andere Parteien blieben bei einem Wahlgang weiter unter der bundesweiten Mandatsschwelle, darunter das BSW und die FDP mit jeweils drei Prozent.
Korrespondent: UnterstĂŒtzung fĂŒr Israels Regierung bröckelt
Einer aktuellen Umfrage zufolge wollen 45 Prozent der israelischen Bevölkerung eine WeiterfĂŒhrung des Kriegs gegen Iran, berichtet ARD-Korrespondent Björn Dake aus Tel Aviv. 30 Prozent wollen eine Waffenruhe nach der Zerstörung von Irans militĂ€rischer Infrastruktur, knapp 20 Prozent eine sofortige Waffenruhe.
Pentagon declines to reaffirm NATO‘s collective defense, says up to Trump
The remarks by Hegseth at a Pentagon briefing were extraordinary, given that collective defense lies at the heart of the NATO alliance, which was formed in 1949 with the primary aim of countering the risk of Soviet attack on allied territory.
Trump interview: I am strongly considering pulling out of Nato
Singling out the UK, the US president rebuked Sir Keir Starmer for refusing to get involved in the American-Israeli war against Iran, suggesting that the Royal Navy was not up for the task.
âYou donât even have a navy. Youâre too old and had aircraft carriers that didnât work,â he said, referring to the state of Britainâs fleet of warships.
Asked whether the Prime Minister should spend more on defence, Mr Trump added: âIâm not going to tell him what to do. He can do whatever he wants. It doesnât matter. All Starmer wants is costly windmills that are driving your energy prices through the roof.â
Poll: half of Labour voters would vote Green at next election
The survey also found that Keir Starmerâs approval rating has hit a record low, with just 15% of respondents approving of his leadership, giving him a net score of -49. The figure is lower than that of Theresa May, Boris Johnson, or Rishi Sunak at the least popular points in their premierships.
This poll follows Labourâs crushing defeat in the Gorton and Denton by-election earlier this week, where the Green Party captured a seat it had never won before
UK will allow US to use its bases to strike Iranian missile sites, Starmer says
„We have taken the decision to accept this request to prevent Iran from firing missiles across the region, killing innocent civilians, putting British lives at risk and hitting countries that have not been involved.
„The basis of our decision is the collective self-defence of long-standing friends and allies, and protecting British lives.“
The UK reportedly shot down a missile heading towards a base housing its service personnel in Iraq on Saturday.
Chris Mason: Labour sticks with Starmer for now but this is not over
If Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar‘s desire to dislodge Sir Keir Starmer had had public accomplices, that could have been it.
There was a crucial pivot point on Monday afternoon when things could have gone in one of two ways.
If others had said Sir Keir should go, he might not have got to the end of the day without announcing his departure.
But instead, there was a rallying of support from the cabinet and from various wings of the Labour Party.