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(German version published on 23 February, 2010)
Probably it was a try to apologize. This was never one of the strengthes of the catholic church. But now it is about to become grotesque: “Es gibt für Kinder gefährlichere Orte als die katholische Kirche.” (German) (my translation: “There are more dangerous places for children than the catholic [...]

(German version published on 13 February, 2010)
“Man muss in Deutschland sagen dürfen, dass derjenige, der arbeitet, mehr haben muss als derjenige, der nicht arbeitet.” (My translation: “It have to possible in Germany to say that those who work need to earn more than those who do not work”)
said Westerwelle at a greeting of graduates of [...]

(German version published on 4 February, 2010)
At 27 Oktober 2009 the 17th period of the German Bundestag began lead by the parties of CDU/CSU and FDP under Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel. It is usual to evalutate the government’s work after the first 100 days have passed. This time should be enough for the partners [...]

(German version published on 21 January, 2010)
Somehow I consider my proposal to regulate donations to parties is getting more important. The taz writes in its online version:
“Die Förderung der erneuerbaren Energien ist ein gesellschaftlich notwendiges, sinnvolles und richtiges Ziel”, sagt die Bundesgeschäftsführerin der Grünen zu den Vorwürfen, auch ihre Partei schrecke vor der Annahme [...]

(German version published on 20 January, 2010)
In the end that is the question in the discussion about the donation of a hotel owner to the FDP (German).
The suspicion of purchasability is weighting heavily as it is destroying democracy. And it is a problem for everyone involved and for the tax payer as well that such [...]

(German version published on 13 January, 2010)
“Das Wahlrecht zum Deutschen Bundestag muss laut Bundesverfassungsgericht geändert werden. (my translation: The electoral law for the German Bundestag needs to be changed as the Federal Constitutional Court said” (German)“, states the blog “rot steht uns gut” and already makes a proposal how that could be done. The problems [...]

(German version published on 11 January, 2010)
Now this really has shocked me for a second:
“Die Dynamik der chinesischen Wirtschaft hat viele Experten überrascht und für Optimismus an den Börsen gesorgt. Der deutsche Leitindex Dax markierte zeitweise sogar den höchsten Stand seit September 2004. Auch der Ölpreis legte kräftig zu. (German) (my translation: “The dynamic [...]

(German version published on 8 January, 2010)
Arson attacks on cars (German) especially in Berlin and Hamburg are not just a new fun sport of the autonomous scene but have a background as a fight against gentrification (German) in this towns. Therefore most of the attacks take place in quarters which are affected by this [...]

(German version published on 6 January, 2010)
According to a poll by Forsa Germans are in favour of the usage of body scanners at airports. More than 60% think the new control measure would be helpful. (German)
This was just reported at Focus online. My god, sometimes I am ashamed of my fellow countrymen therefor I prefer [...]