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The theme of the day: The last state election in the East
This weekend, Thuringia will decide on the future of the red-red-green state government - if it has one. In the latest polls on the state election that looks increasingly unlikely: According to a poll by pollster Civey the left comes to 30 percent, behind it is the AfD with 23.2 percent and the CDU with almost 23 percent.
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Accordingly, it could be enough for the election Sunday neither for a red-red-green, nor for a coalition of CDU, SPD and Greens. Even an alliance of CDU, SPD, Greens and FDP would not have a majority. By the way, such a coalition, which you can already remember for the coverage of the next days, would mean "Zimbabwe".
Nobody wants to make a coalition with the AfD. CDU lead candidate Mike Mohring has instead found clear words for opponent Björn Höcke. He said, "I think Höcke is a Nazi."
Government formation will be difficult. In any case: the Greens. What's up with the party?
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Hans-Georg Maaßen (CDU), ex-constitutional protection president, supports candidates of the CDU Thuringia.
But not yet formation of a government is called for, but election campaign, and support in the case of CDU and SPD two controversial figures: The CDU advertises with former Verfassungsschutzschef Hans-Georg Maaßen. The SPD with the populist Thilo Sarrazin.
The number of the day: 11
Every eleventh employee has been sexually harassed at work over the past three years - most often verbally. This is the result of a new study by the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency. Mostly the perpetrators are men.
News: What you need to know today
- Bundeswehr outlines Syria mission: While Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer refuses to give details for the possible protection zone in Syria, the Bundeswehr is already planning a scenario. With 2500 soldiers in action .
- Bundestag wants to offset CO2 emissions from business trips: The Bundestag discusses how the climate package for parliamentarians should be implemented. Air travel and trips with company cars of the deputies should be compensated in the future.
- New law provides better pay for nurses: The Bundestag has approved a law by Federal Labor Minister Hubertus Heil. Nurses should therefore receive a collective agreement that affects all carriers.
- British police arrest two other suspects after finding dead in a truck trailer: The man and the woman are accused of trafficking and manslaughter.
- The White House is said to have blocked trade benefits for Ukraine: According to a media report, the White House has withheld the reintroduction of trade advantages for Kiev. A concrete connection to Donald Trump is unclear.
Opinion: The most discussed comments
Travel even better with the Deutsche Bahn: Harald Schmidt announces today from the train with tips for savers: Take advantage of bonus programs, earn miles and steal the newspaper in the first class! Click here for the video.
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Stories: The most read texts at SPIEGEL +
The anti-Semitic delusion of Stephan Balliet: No work, no friends, a room with the mother. He was a "dissatisfied white man," the hall assassin told the magistrate. Balliet's statements show how he radicalized himself.
Be Willy: Until midnight, the SPD members are still allowed to vote on their future presidency. Karl Lauterbach fought for the post with Nina Scheer at 23 conferences, he was the most radical candidate. How was it for him - in front of and behind the scenes?
Why many migrants want to go to the UK quickly: In a refrigerated transporter, 39 Chinese died in the illegal entry, more refugees are again pushing across the English Channel. Why do you always accept more dangerous ways?
My evening: the recommendations for your end of workday
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Of course football fans watch the Bundesliga: The troubled Dortmund have to play in the Revierderby the self-confident rival Schalke (read the tips of fan experts and the editors), to pursue in pay-TV and live ticker at SPIEGEL ONLINE.
I wish you a nice finishing time.
warmly
Milena Hassenkamp from the Daily Team
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