Ein diakonisches Haus in Jever entließ eine Mitarbeiterin nach deren Kandidatur bei den Kommunalwahlen als AfD-Kandidatin, begründet mit einer "Frage der Haltung". Die betroffene Mitarbeiterin bestreitet dies und plant Klage. Die Kontroverse wird durch die Unterstützung des Hauses durch einen AfD-Bundestagsabgeordneten verschärft.

A 29-year-old woman from Heilbronn went missing on July 26th. Her body was discovered in southern Sweden on August 7th, leading investigators to suspect a violent crime. Subsequently, her life partner was arrested in Karlsruhe on August 14th.

Markus Lanz's show on August 19, 2026, will cover major political topics, including government restructuring under Friedrich Merz and nationwide pension plans. Key discussions will also analyze the threat of Russian hybrid warfare and address issues of terrorism and online radicalization.

Gordon Schnieder publicly criticized Friedrich Merz following a cabinet reshuffle, accusing him of obstructing key reforms in healthcare and pensions. These tensions have impacted Merz's standing, leading to his exclusion from a parliamentary faction. Nevertheless, Schnieder stressed that cooperation remains necessary.

Bernd Prange, a CDU member from Saxony-Anhalt, donated 10,000 Euros to the AfD while criticizing his own party. He criticized the CDU for neglecting conservative values and leaning left, appealing to voters to support the AfD in the upcoming state election.

Auf dem Marktplatz in Dessau trafen sich AfD- und BSW-Kandidaten. Sahra Wagenknecht deutete eine mögliche Kooperation mit der AfD an und kritisierte deren Ausschluss als undemokratisch. Ulrich Siegmund blieb zurückhaltend, da sein Ziel die Sicherung einer absoluten Mehrheit in Sachsen-Anhalt ist.

Baden-Württemberg wird ab dem Schuljahr 2027/28 ein umfassendes Verbot von Smartphones an allen öffentlichen Schulen durchsetzen. Das Verbot gilt den gesamten Schultag über, lässt aber Ausnahmen für Notfälle, gesundheitliche Gründe sowie bestimmte Pausen und Veranstaltungen zu. Ziel ist die Verbesserung des Lernumfeldes durch klare Regeln.

Donald Trump plans a meeting with Kim Jong Un this year and revealed that North Korea has over 57 nuclear weapons. While criticizing the buildup, Trump also highlighted his positive relationship with the leader. Furthermore, new contact efforts are scheduled for the fall.

Jens Spahn is resigning from multiple CDU leadership roles due to a controversy involving US surrogacy practices. This followed his resignation as the parliamentary group leader over debates contradicting German law. Despite these exits, he managed to keep his Bundestag mandate.

Mission Lebenshaus dismissed an employee after she stood as an AfD candidate in local elections in Lower Saxony, citing a 'question of stance.' The employee disputes this, alleging employer pressure and threatening legal action. The dispute is further complicated by an AfD Bundestag member who supports the facility and accuses it of a crime.