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01/01/2023
Who Is Elif Eralp, the Turkish-German Politician Who Won Berlin?
Elif Eralp’s family sought asylum in Germany from Türkiye following the 1980 military coup. Her mother, a teacher, was eight months pregnant with Elif at the time. Eralp was born in Munich. Her father was a doctor. Now 45, Eralp is a lawyer and mother of two who speaks Turkish, German, English and Spanish. Under Eralp’s leadership, Die Linke (The Left) increased its vote share by around 12 percentage points and emerged as the strongest party in Berlin with 25.7% of the vote.
Elif Eralp Victory in Berlin: Die Linke Emerges as the Strongest Party
Elif Eralp has achieved a historic electoral breakthrough in Berlin. Her victory was celebrated with traditional festivities, including people dancing the halay. The Turkish-German politician could become Berlin’s first female governing mayor with a migration background. Eralp led Die Linke (The Left) to a major electoral breakthrough in Berlin. The party, which had previously been a relatively weak political force in the city, emerged as the strongest party with around 25.7%
Europe Fails to Fully Implement EES on Schedule
Germany, France, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Malta, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Belgium have requested additional time to fully implement the Entry/Exit System (EES) at the EU’s external borders. Nine countries have asked Brussels for an extension to complete the rollout of biometric checks at busy airports and border crossings for travelers arriving from outside the European Union. The Entry/Exit System (EES) was scheduled to be fully operational as of September 6 at Schen
PISA Founder: “Artificial Intelligence Is Eroding Skills”
Andreas Schleicher, the founder of the world-renowned PISA assessments, has warned that “artificial intelligence is eroding essential skills.” Schleicher described the current picture of student performance in Europe as “truly concerning.” He said the results indicate that young people are losing fundamental skills that are particularly important for navigating the times we live in. The standardized 2025 assessment, involving 15-year-old students across 91 countries, found th
Politics
Did Trump Get Greenland?
Did U.S. President Donald Trump get what he wanted in Greenland? In a post on his Truth Social account on Friday, Trump said: “I am pleased to announce that the United States has reached an agreement with the Kingdom of Denmark and Greenland that provides for enduring control over the security of Greenland.” Trump’s statement came as a surprise after he had repeatedly demanded that Denmark hand over Greenland following his return to the presidency. He had previously refused t
Europe on Alert Over Potential Russian Attack
Europe is increasingly on alert over the possibility of Russian attacks, as a series of warnings and security measures from European leaders have raised questions about the nature and scale of the threat. 📌 Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that Russian missiles could eventually strike European territory. 📌 Polish President Karol Nawrocki has referred to the possibility of Poland’s territory being used in the event of a wider conflict. 📌 German Chancellor Friedr
Trump Calls EU Offer to Canada “Ridiculous”
U.S. President Donald Trump described the European Union’s proposal to offer Canada associate membership as “ridiculous” and threatened to impose additional tariffs on European goods. Source: Habertürk
Historic Offer from the European Union to Canada: First Associate Member
Canada has been invited to become the European Union’s first associate member. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that Canada had been invited to join the European Union as an “associate member.” The EU and Ottawa are seeking to establish a deeper partnership in areas including technology, defense, the Arctic and energy. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola went even further, suggesting that countries such as Australia and New Zealand, along
Business
China Opens a Factory That Produces a Robot Every 10 Minutes
China’s technology giant UBTECH Robotics has taken a major step that could go down in industrial history. The company has officially launched what is described as the world’s first humanoid robot factory with a mass-production capacity of 10,000 units. Located in the city of Liuzhou in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China, the facility is designed to minimize human intervention and operates on a principle straight out of science fiction: “Robots building rob
Volkswagen Plans to Cut 50,000 Jobs Worldwide
Volkswagen plans to cut 50,000 jobs worldwide as part of a major restructuring aimed at reducing costs and strengthening the company’s competitiveness. However, plans to close four plants in Germany have not yet been finalized. Of the planned job cuts, around 35,000 will come from Volkswagen’s core brand, while the remainder will affect subsidiaries including Audi and Porsche. The figure includes positions at management level. Volkswagen, one of Germany’s and Europe’s largest
German Economy Recovers as Skilled Labor Shortage Deepens
Germany’s economy is showing signs of recovery after recording growth for three consecutive quarters, yet one in four companies is struggling to find qualified workers. The Munich-based ifo Institute has published the results of its latest business survey. The share of companies reporting a shortage of skilled workers rose from 21.1% to 23.2% in April. 📌 Which sectors are facing growing shortages of skilled workers? 🎈 In the telecommunications sector, the share of companies
Volkswagen’s Engine-Making Company Sold to US Investment Firm for €7.4 Billion
The European Commission has approved the sale of Volkswagen’s majority stake in engine manufacturer Everllence to US investment firm Bain Capital for €7.4 billion. The Augsburg-based company, which rebranded as Everllence a year ago, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of large engines, turbomachinery and decarbonization solutions. According to its own figures, the company employs approximately 16,000 people and generates around €4.9 billion in annual revenue. Source:
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