2024-10-04 13:29:09
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Ukraine
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Peace Demonstration in Berlin Sparks Political Debate

In Berlin, thousands of demonstrators gathered to protest against arms deliveries to Ukraine and advocate for negotiations with Russia. The event, featuring prominent figures like Sahra Wagenknecht and former CSU politician Peter Gauweiler, underscored deep political divisions. SPD politician Ralf Stegner faced boos, while Gesine Lötzsch from the Left Party and co-organizer Reiner Braun addressed the crowd.

Criticism was directed at German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and other politicians, highlighting discontent with Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s announcement of new rocket defense systems, viewed by some as a militaristic move. Michael Roth, an SPD foreign policy expert, expressed concerns about the appropriation of peace rhetoric by the AfD and Wagenknecht.

The demonstration also touched on global issues, including Palestine and Nicaragua's criticism of Germany regarding the Gaza conflict. Participants sang the Internationale, emphasizing their call for global peace.

Meanwhile, East German politicians Kretschmer, Woidke, and Voigt faced backlash for advocating diplomatic engagement with Russia, seen as aligning with Wagenknecht's BSW party, which opposes arms to Ukraine. CDU leader Merz and others criticized these calls, arguing they undermine Ukraine’s struggle and favor potential BSW coalitions.

This peace demonstration and the political discourse surrounding it reflect broader tensions within Germany's approach to international conflicts and domestic political alliances. As voices call for diplomatic solutions, others emphasize support for Ukraine, illustrating the complex landscape of contemporary German politics.

gmx
4. Oktober 2024 um 07:31

Thousands demonstrate against war and for negotiations

Politics
The organizers spoke of around 42,000 participants, while the police spoke of 10,000.
rp_online
4. Oktober 2024 um 09:30

Woidke, Kretschmer and Voigt: A Love Letter to Sahra W.

Politics
Three politicians from Eastern Germany - Woidke, Kretschmer and Voigt - write a love letter to Sahra Wagenknecht. They call for more diplomacy and negotiations instead of US missiles, even though Putin does not want to negotiate. The politicians seem to be neglecting the problems of their federal states in order to court Wagenknecht as a potential coalition partner.
Tagesspiegel
4. Oktober 2024 um 09:07

"They disturb us and harm our cause": German-Palestinian Association distances itself from demonstration participants

Politics
The president of the German-Palestinian Society, Nazih Musharbash, distances himself from parts of the demonstrators, as violations of the law are not supported. Both right-wing extremist Germans and Islamists disturb and harm the cause. The peaceful majority of Palestinians in Germany is not represented.
gmx
4. Oktober 2024 um 08:59

Celebration on October 3rd: Laschet in Pulheim: "We must resolutely defend democracy"

Politics
Armin Laschet reminds people in Pulheim of the reunification: Three generations, remembrance of 1989 like a hole in the Hungarian border fence, Monday demonstrations, peace prayers. Laschet warns against a shift to the right and emphasizes the defense of democracy. Event of the CDU faction in the Landschaftsversammlung Rheinland, organized by Gereon Gödderz. Participants include Bernhard Worms, district administrator, mayors. Musical framework by the Oberaußem "Friends of Music".
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