Latest News Updates: Macron Addresses Unrest, Scholz on Climate Goals, Lower Saxony Budget Retreat, and More

2023-07-02 14:50:00

France: Macron wants to turn to compatriots

In France, an end to the unrest is not in sight even five days after the death of a 17-year-old by a police bullet. The emergency services fear nationwide riots again next night. French President Macron therefore wants to turn to his compatriots this evening and give a status report. The Elysée Palace announced this. On the streets of many French cities it was a little quieter last night than in the previous ones. According to the Ministry of the Interior, there were still more than 700 arrests, 45 injured police officers and around 600 arson attacks. The violent protest was triggered by an incident last Tuesday. During a traffic stop, a police officer shot and killed a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent. | 07/02/2023 4:50 p.m

Scholz: Climate goals are achievable

Chancellor Scholz has confirmed that the German climate targets are achievable. The traffic light coalition has already made important decisions for the future in this area, said Scholz in the ARD summer interview. This will accelerate the expansion of renewable energies. In the future it will be easier to set up wind turbines at sea and on land or to build solar power plants. According to Scholz, the federal government has already prepared a law that will advance planning for the final power grid in Germany in 2045 07/02/2023 4:50 p.m

Budget retreat of the Lower Saxony state government

At a budget retreat today and tomorrow, Lower Saxony’s state government is discussing whether and to what extent political projects can be implemented in the coming year. Among other things, it is about more money for teachers at primary, secondary and secondary schools, about the technical equipment of the police, about measures to protect grazing animals from wolves and about the introduction of a nationwide 29-euro ticket for young people in local transport . Both Prime Minister Weil from the SPD and Finance Minister Heere from the Greens had pointed out the limited funds before the exam. The government wants to present the results tomorrow at noon 07/02/2023 4:50 p.m

Minister of State Roth: Art and culture must become more sustainable

Minister of State for Culture Roth has called on artists and cultural workers to be more sustainable. At the “Green Culture” conference in Munich, Roth said it was about the cultural sector also having to save energy, manage and build more sustainably and produce less waste. The Green politician referred to the pioneering role of the film industry. With the ecological standards in production that have been in force since March, this has taken a leading position in the fight against the climate crisis. This includes, for example, the climate-friendly transport of employees and equipment, sustainable catering and alternatives to diesel generators on the set. Roth initiated the “Green Culture” series of events. It is intended to bring together actors from all areas to discuss ideas for a rapid ecological transformation process in culture and media. | 07/02/2023 4:50 p.m

Bremen: Left votes on coalition agreement

In Bremen, the Left Party met for an extraordinary state party conference to vote on further joint government work with the SPD and the Greens. The other two parties had approved the negotiated coalition agreement yesterday with a large majority. If the left also agrees today, the contract can be officially signed tomorrow. Mayor Bovenschulte is expected to stand for re-election in Bremen’s parliament on Wednesday. The red-green-red alliance has existed in the smallest German federal state since 2019.| 07/02/2023 4:50 p.m

Riflemen’s march in Hanover

In Hanover, the marksmen’s festival reached its climax with the traditional riflemen’s parade. A total of around 10,000 participants from around 130 rifle clubs, bands and marching bands as well as several floats paraded through the center of the Lower Saxony state capital this morning. Many roads were closed for this. The city of Hanover estimates that around 160,000 people followed the march along the route. The Schützenfest lasts until July 9th. According to the organizers, it is the largest of its kind in the world 07/02/2023 4:50 p.m

Two dead in Baltimore shooting

Two people have been killed in a shooting in Baltimore on the east coast of the United States. According to the police, an 18-year-old died at the scene, and a 20-year-old later died in hospital from his serious injuries. The background of the fact is still completely unclear. In total, the emergency services found almost 30 injured, it said. It is still unclear who fired the shots and whether it was a lone gunman or an exchange of fire. The scene was the Brooklyn Homes neighborhood in south Baltimore, where hundreds of people gathered for a street festival.| 07/02/2023 4:50 p.m

Formula 1: Max Verstappen also wins in Austria

Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstoppen continues his triumphal march this season. The Dutchman won the Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg with his RedBull. It was already the seventh victory in the ninth race. Verstappen thus leads the World Championship standings by a clear margin. Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc from Monaco finished second in Spielberg, Mexican Sergio Perez in the second RedBull finished third. | 07/02/2023 4:50 p.m

The weather

Change of clouds and sun, some showers on the coasts and in Schleswig-Holstein, thunderstorms in some places, further south more often dry and later also clear. Highs of 17 to 22 degrees, strong to stormy gusts, gusts of wind on the sea! Tomorrow showers, local thunderstorms, mostly sunny and dry in southern Western Pomerania and southern Lower Saxony, 17 to 22 degrees, sometimes stormy on the coasts! The further prospects: On Tuesday and Wednesday passing showers and thunderstorms, 18 to 24 degrees. | 07/02/2023 4:50 p.m

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