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Citizenship law: Germany adapts

Germany is reforming its citizenship law. In doing so, the country wants to become more attractive for immigrants – also in comparison to other EU countries. What can be concluded from the EU comparison for the German reform?

By Falk Steiner

Berlin calls for EU action plan to cut bureaucracy

The German government wants to push for an ambitious reduction of administrative burdens in coordination with Paris. Representatives of the CDU and CSU are reacting with strong criticism, while the business community is insisting on action.

By Till Hoppe

Überraschungskandidatin der Linken und bald vielleicht Konkurrentin von Sahra Wagenknecht: Carola Rackete.

Carola Rackete: 'Representing an internationalist position'

The Left Party leadership wants to go into the European elections with Carola Rackete as its top candidate. An interview by Vera Weidenbach and Leonard Schulz with the non-party activist about the switch to politics, her goals in the EU Parliament and a possible duel with Sahra Wagenknecht.

By Vera Weidenbach