German freedom ‘under threat’ says Merz as he warns against ‘dictated peace’ in Ukraine – Europe live | Germany
Since Germany warns against ‘dictated peace’ in Ukraine, Germany faces ‘basic’ problems in this autumn
Opening the discussion in Federal, Unknown Friedrich Merz As he said in autumn this autumn, he releases bets Germany faces decisions that will define its future “not about details, but about very basic issues”.
Iz We must look at the truth to choose the right way for our country, ”he says.
Emphasizes this “Our freedom is under threat ”with increasing“ sense of insecurity ” with Germany’s economic model is also “under pressure” From a new form of protectionism ..
He also warns the “political forces at home and abroad, which question social harmony and weaken German democracy.
On security, Russia’s Ukraine invasion begins by saying that “has a very concrete impact on our lives”. And stress: “We want this war to end.”
However, he acknowledges, “There is a reason to fear that he will continue for a while,” he accepts.
Merz emphasizes this “It is not possible to end at the expense of the political sovereignty and regional integrity of Ukraine” And He warns that “a dictation peace” can only encourage Putin to search for his next goal ”.
Later, he condemns the last Russian drone attacks Poland And Romania.
“Putin has been testing boundaries for a long time,” he says, but emphasizes:
We will not allow this.
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Madeleine McCann from the German prison is the main suspect in the case
In other news from Germany The British child was released from a main suspicious German prison in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann in 2007 Reuters was sentenced to seven years of imprisonment for an indifferent sex crime.
German prosecutors were named first Christian Brickner In 2020, in the same part of Portugal’s Algarve region, where McCann disappeared, a suspect served a 72 -year -old woman raped.
Im I can verify that a police escort was released at 9:15 in the local time accompanied by a police escort, ”he said. Marcell FarbowskiThe prison spokesman in Sehnde added that he was deported by Brückner’s lawyer.
Reuters noted this Brückner’s lawyer refused the connection with McCann. He did not respond immediately to the request of the customer’s version.
In addition to the rape of the 49 -year -old Brückner, he has convictions for child abuse and drug trafficking in addition to the rape of the woman who has been dead.
Der Spiegel in question The release of Brückner was dependent on very strict conditions: The passport has been canceled, wears an electronic label and declare a place of residence that it cannot leave without permission.
Reuters said this Police in England, Germany and PortugalDefining Brueckner as the main suspects, They sought evidence to connect him to the case for sure. Portuguese and German police spent four days to excavate evidence in Algarve in June.
Weidel from AFD, Merz ‘citizens’ migration, foreign, defense policy attacks while attacking’ he says
Talking before Merz, AFD’s leader Alice Weidel attacked him by saying that “citizens are impatient ve and accusing him with the denial of“ peace ”and“ denial of reality ”.
In the United States, the US paid tribute to the US conservative activist and impressive Charlie Kirk.
Room He focused intensely on the migrationIn 2015, while talking about party colleague Angela Merkel’s “fatal ‘line and the results of today’s Germany In the approach, he called for a “real return”.
“Close the boundaries completely and without exception. Illegal immigrants reject those who do not have the right to asylum without valid articles and without exception. Ten years later, citizenship, the earliest, listed the policies.
In that case Merz’s defendant with “breaking every election promise” On energy, taxation and public finance.
Inside Especially bruising line“Falling approval ratings” faced. Merz acted as a global leader alongside France’s Macron and Britain’s Starmer.He plays his backs with the wall and fire. “
Claimed “They sabotage” Trump’s plans to end the war in Ukraine “ However, Zelenskyy calls to resist the concession to the concessions of göreme bringing together a close Russian attack in order to justify his spending plans.
Remember: As stated in the opening post, This is the leader of the party, which is at the top of the survey by looking at the Yougov questionnaire this morning. (8:46).
Merz He also talks about the need “Create a new consensus” about welfare policies, If Germany can fulfill the social promises we want to give in the future, some reforms are inevitable ”.
Implies that this will cover other elements, including changes in the retirement system and unemployment aid.
Then it gives its normal points A new need for a new “realistic” energy policyAnd The government’s “economic reform agenda” To increase productivity, to reduce bureaucracy and to modernize the state.
To come to the results, He once again emphasizes the urgency of moving and solving “long -standing problems”. The country is looking.
“We want to defend ourselves so that we do not have to defend ourselves,” says Merz
Merz He said he repeats his normal line on defense:
We want be able to do To defend ourselves have to have To defend ourselves.
However It also refers to a wider point of the importance of modernizing the country.Civil protection plans and army.
Room Talking about tradeBirin In an increasingly complex world ”, including looking for new partners.
Says that “The distinction between domestic and foreign policy is only outdated,” The government’s actions abroad “serve to protect freedom, peace and prosperity at home”.
He also talks about progressing in the mission of reducing the number of asylum applications in response to growing migration pressure.
Morning Opening: What can England get from Trump?
Jakub Krupa
US President Donald Trump Now he will start the first full day of the second state visit in the UK and the second state.
Although most of today’s activities are ceremonial, there is A lot The long list of what the British government hopes to argue and succeeded during his stay in the UKJust a few names, including negotiations about trade, defense and security, Ukraine and the Middle East.
But the visit already made a rocky start Four people were arrested after his images were reflected to Windsor Castle with his deceased sex criminal Jeffrey EpsteinThe place where Trump will be hosted by King Charles A separate protester group is also gathered in the region.
By the way in Germany, The Federal returned from the summer vacation this week and began to have a general debate about the current works.
Chancellor after a rocky start for the government Friedrich Merz hopes to make a better start in political autumn.
However Oppression A lot Extreme Right Alternative Für Deutschland The first time this morning was on the top of the latest Yougov survey 27 % Management CDU is 26%and 15%in front of the Junior coalition partner SPD.
I will follow the key lines discussion.
Many things to cover today.
His Wednesday, September 17, 2025, his Jakub Krupa here and this Europe lives.
Good morning.
Since Germany warns against ‘dictated peace’ in Ukraine, Germany faces ‘basic’ problems in this autumn
Opening the discussion in Federal, Unknown Friedrich Merz As he said in autumn this autumn, he releases bets Germany faces decisions that will define its future “not about details, but about very basic issues”.
Iz We must look at the truth to choose the right way for our country, ”he says.
Emphasizes this “Our freedom is under threat ”with increasing“ sense of insecurity ” with Germany’s economic model is also “under pressure” From a new form of protectionism ..
He also warns the “political forces at home and abroad, which question social harmony and weaken German democracy.
On security, Russia’s Ukraine invasion begins by saying that “has a very concrete impact on our lives”. And stress: “We want this war to end.”
However, he acknowledges, “There is a reason to fear that he will continue for a while,” he accepts.
Merz emphasizes this “It is not possible to end at the expense of the political sovereignty and regional integrity of Ukraine” And He warns that “a dictation peace” can only encourage Putin to search for his next goal ”.
Later, he condemns the last Russian drone attacks Poland And Romania.
“Putin has been testing boundaries for a long time,” he says, but emphasizes:
We will not allow this.
