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What happened?
• Scrap masks delivered – states refuse payments to the federal government: There is bitter dispute over outstanding mask bills between Jens Spahn’s ministry and several federal states. They may never be paid. In addition, a political deal and a fire letter mean that he is now in need of explanations. Because despite shortened tests, Spahn’s masks were used in a nursing home.
• Fridays for Future push the Greens at a CO2 price of 80 euros: At the Green Party Congress there will be a battle vote on the CO2 price. It is too low for climate activists. They find that the party leadership is “hiding behind discouraged compromises”.
• Italian luxury resort has 100 employees vaccinated at Munich Airport: The people of Munich are waiting for the vaccination, employees of the “Forte Village” were quicker. For them there was first the spades, then Bavarian beer. By the way, the hotel is the home of Italy’s national team.
• Federal government lifts travel warning for corona risk areas: The general travel warning for corona risk areas with an incidence below 200 will expire in just under three weeks. This step is possible because “in the future there will be clear common rules for dealing with those who have been vaccinated, those who have recovered and those who have been tested” in Europe, said Federal Foreign Minister Heiko Maas. Follow the developments on the corona pandemic in our news blog.
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• Berlin Airport BER is still plagued by breakdowns. If the sun is wrong, there is a fire alarm in Terminal 1. Not the only quirk that the airport company’s new head of the board of directors should hear about more often.
What was discussed?
• Stress test for the Baerbock campaign: The candidate for chancellor is losing confidence, also in her own ranks. She has to prove herself at the party congress and her campaign has to become more professional. The Greens now have to master two major challenges, comments our editor Stephan-Andreas Casdorff.
• UEFA Euro 2020: The fact that the European Football Championship is taking place despite the pandemic does not have to be a good thing. But maybe the tournament can also bring a little joy. My colleague Claus Vetter thinks: Let’s give football a chance!
• Repressions against Russia’s opposition: A court is liquidating Nawalny’s Foundation against Corruption. The campaign to destroy critical impulses is picking up speed, comments my colleague Frank Herold.
• Berlinale as a guest in Biesdorf: The Parkbühne Biesdorf is a small enchanted world in itself. Now the Berlinale is a guest here, with a lock, a barrier and its own currency. For his gloss, our author Robert is quick to go – but hardly ever left again.
What can subscribers read inside?
• How social is the eco party? The Greens reject the classic welfare state – but what do they want then? Our expert Benjamin Wert, Professor of Politics for Health Professions at the University of Fulda, analyzes the green program – and the politics that they are already doing.
• Should I have my child vaccinated against Corona? The Standing Vaccination Commission recommends corona vaccinations only for previously ill children. Theoretically, anyone aged 12 and over can be vaccinated. But it remains a matter of weighing up. Our decision-making aid for all parents.
• Urgently wanted: S-Bahn with cleaning frenzy! Who is now hanging their trunk in the track bed? Berlin’s only cleaning train is broken. There is no new one before 2025. Help is coming – from France. But is that the solution?
• Civil rights activist and GDR public enemy Roland Jahn: When the Stasi showed him pictures of his little daughter, he collapsed. Roland Jahn on the end of the Stasi records authority and the feelings of guilt towards his family: “I still have a guilty conscience today.”
What can we do?
Watch a movie: The documentary “Tina” traces the amazing life of rock legend Tina Turner – and also shows the downsides. Now it’s running at the Berlinale.
Listen to music: Every Friday from 9 p.m. onwards, pop critics present the albums of the week on Radio Eins. This time with Wolf Alice, Migos, Japanese Breakfast and 81355.
Grilling sausages properly: The bratwurst is not a children’s meal – it is a cultural asset! Here professionals show how to treat them with dignity. So there will never be cracked black shriveled things again!
What should I know for tomorrow?
The Green Party Congress goes into its second day. Among other things, the top duo Baerbock-Habeck is officially confirmed. We are on duty with numerous colleagues at the party congress. You can find everything you need to know in the live blog.
The top game of the weekend European Football Championship is likely to be England versus Croatia on Sunday at 3pm. All information about the EM can also be found here in the live blog.
Number of the day
24 In the future, it will only take hours until a pothole is repaired in Berlin. At least that is what the capital’s CDU promises in its election manifesto. Read here what else is in it.
