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The topic of the day: Optimistic despite the crisis
The economy is weakening, the coalition in Berlin is apparently just trying to get over time - and elections like last in Thuringia show how dramatically the political landscape in Germany is changing. Reason enough for the Germans to be skeptical and dissatisfied. But: The reality looks obviously different.
Because despite all the negative concomitant circumstances, the German citizens do not seem to be afraid when it comes to their own economic future. This is the result of a representative survey of opinion polling institute Civey for SPIEGEL. More than 80 percent are therefore hardly worried about losing their jobs, 56.3 percent responded with a decisive "No, by no means". And that, even though they are aware of the economic slump.
The Germans are also surprisingly satisfied with their financial situation. 43 percent of respondents said their situation was "good" or even "very good" in a survey by the German Savings Banks and Giro Association. Only 18 percent responded with "bad" or "rather bad".
In the countryside, respondents saw the situation very differently. There, only 31 percent rated their own situation as "good" or "very good". Beyond the cities, people feel more dependent on money.
News: What you need to know today
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Peter Altmaier on the stage in Dortmund before the accident
- Peter Altmaier gets hurt: At the digital summit in Dortmund, the minister crashes while leaving the stage, causing several injuries.
- Leadership crisis in the CDU: While ex-faction leader Friedrich Merz accuses the Chancellor of "lack of leadership", Thuringia's CDU leader Mike Mohring is being slowed down after his offer of talks to the left.
- Great Britain is heading for new elections: The opposition Labor Party could agree in the evening in the lower house of the demanded by Premier Johnson vote in December but now.
- Hariri Announces Resignation: The Prime Minister of Lebanon draws the consequences of the riots in the country and puts his office at the disposal.
Opinion: The most talked about comments, interviews
"The concept of the People's Party is dead": Green politician Jürgen Trittin on the strategy of his party and the fight against the AfD. Here is the interview.
THE MIRROR
Is Merz putting up a fight? In the CDU, a revolt is starting, only the chancellor gets nothing more. Who are the ringleaders? Click here for the video column of Harald Schmidt.
Stories: The most read texts at SPIEGEL +
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Fred Knobloch, the former local secretary of the SED in Luckenwalde
"Fortunately, there were the rope teams": 30 years ago, three deserving GDR citizens from Luckenwalde had to cope with the turnaround. Our author visited her then - and today again. Read here what has become of them.
When is it worth changing the provider? Now! Susanne Meunier from Stiftung Warentest explains how easy it is to reduce your electricity and gas bill.
The number of the day: 76,000,000
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Pop icon Rihanna: No one has their nonchalance and matter of course
Rihanna has about 76 million followers on Instagram. Now the US superstar and a French luxury goods company founded a new fashion house - Fenty. Here's why the singer could change the fashion industry.
My evening: the recommendations for your end of workday
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The Bayern stars Lewandowski and Gnabry
Cup battles on TV look: David against Goliath in the Ruhr area: Second division VfL Bochum is looking forward to the game against the big Bayern (20 clock in free TV at Sport1). Before (18.30 clock) wants the retreaded HSV VfB Stuttgart rauswerfen (all games in Liveticker at SPIEGEL ONLINE).
I wish you a nice finishing time.
warmly
Alwin Schröder from the Daily team
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