In North Rhine-Westphalia, there are discussions about the Dortmund Model, which provides strict rules for beggars, including a minimum distance of five meters from certain places and a ban on silent begging in prohibition zones, which is met with increasing support as well as criticism from social organizations. #Betteln #NRW #SozialeGerechtigkeit (translated)
In the end, there were two things about this game that were really cool. On the one hand, we had over 58,000 people in the stadium. That's absolutely sensational. On the other hand, we were able to win. However, that wasn't due to how we presented ourselves before the break. I didn't like the way we played. That's why there's a lot to do for us. We will demand that from the boys in the coming weeks. Hertha coach Stefan Leitl (49) put it succinctly: "In the end, there were two things about this game that were really cool. On the one hand, we had over 58,000 people in the stadium. That's absolutely sensational. On the other hand, we were able to win. However, that wasn't due to how we presented ourselves before the break. I didn't like the way we played. That's why there's a lot to do for us. We will demand that from the boys in the coming weeks." #HerthaBSC #Bundesliga #Aufstieg (translated)
Kolja Barghoorn criticized the linked statement and wrote that it was hard to surpass in terms of ridiculousness and embarrassment. https://t.co/dJLcTpGN18 #Lächerlichkeit #Peinlichkeit #Statement (translated)
Frutura CEO Manfred Hohensinner sharply criticizes the local authorities for blocking his 92 million euro project for the use of thermal water for vegetable cultivation, which has made no progress for over a year. #Frutura #Agrarwirtschaft #Umweltschutz (translated)

More than 50% of those affected by poverty worldwide are children, which affects a total of 1.2 billion people. (translated)
Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto is angry about an incident where Lewis Hamilton competed for a podium position during the Formula 1 race and publicly expresses his dissatisfaction. (translated)
I am very sad about your decision, but I can personally understand it. SPD leader Lars Klingbeil thanked Bas for the cooperation. #BärbelBas #SPD #Trauer (translated)
Paul Ronzheimer wrote that in SPD circles, the Chancellor's treatment of his minister is cited as one of the reasons for Bas's resignation. Although the Chancellor was personally informed about a death in the family, he continued to criticize Bas during the same period. Schwesig publicly stated that the attacks were "inhumane," also meaning the Chancellor. #Politik #Bundeskanzler #SPD (translated)
The EU foreign ministers are discussing in Luxembourg the largest sanctions round against Russia so far, which includes more than 1,600 individuals and organizations, while at the same time the USA announces controversial diesel imports from Russia. #Ukraine #Sanktionen #Russland (translated)

Christoph Mestmacher reports in an ARD video about Bas's resignation as SPD chairwoman and labor minister in the context of the death of her stepdaughter. #Rücktritt #SPD #ChristophMestmacher (translated)

Dortmund insider Michael Makus predicts that Borussia Dortmund will win a title if they survive the stressful October without a defeat, while coach Niko Kovac faces the challenge of preparing his players mentally for the upcoming matches. #BVB #NikoKovac #Bundesliga (translated)
Bärbel Bas (58, SPD) has unexpectedly announced her resignation from the party leadership and as Federal Minister of Labor in order to take time for mourning after the heavy loss of her stepdaughter. #BärbelBas #Rücktritt #SPD (translated)
Bärbel Bas has unexpectedly announced her resignation as Federal Minister of Labor and co-chair of the SPD to allow time for grieving after the death of her stepdaughter. #BärbelBas #Rücktritt #Bundesarbeitsministerin (translated)

In a stirring article, Stecher expresses his concerns about the future of a sport and calls for courage in facing the challenges. (translated)
The EU foreign ministers are planning a record-breaking sanctions package against Russia that includes over 1600 individuals and organizations from the military-industrial complex to complicate the ongoing war of aggression. #Sanktionen #Russland #EU (translated)

Emanuel Boeminghaus wrote that the current numbers from Audi and VW have overtaken the debate about the cut of 50,000, 100,000, or 150,000 jobs. For both companies, it has now become about their own survival. The decline is happening faster than the corporations can react, and it is costing companies of this size a lot of money, he explained. The unions can no longer demand anything but can only pray, Boeminghaus wrote. #Automobilindustrie #Arbeitsplätze #Wirtschaft (translated)
And Merz talks about consequences within the CDU. #CDU #Koalitionsverhandlungen #Erbschaftsteuer (translated)
There is a sense of new beginnings at the Konrad Adenauer House while the Federal Constitutional Court deliberates on inheritance tax and the Red-Red-Green coalition negotiations begin in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. #CDU #Koalitionsverhandlungen #Erbschaftsteuer (translated)
The attacks against her in the last days of her mourning were indecent. Such behavior is unacceptable. SPD co-chair Lars Klingbeil stated that he is "very sad" about Bas' decision. #BärbelBas #SPD #Rücktritt (translated)
SueEllenTrinktWieder wrote that she survived as a Russian bot on X and broadcasts on all frequencies. She is online daily, except when the news is on. Addressing potential listeners, she said she can offer hate, incitement, and malice, and assured them in the end that they are not alone. #Russenbot #Überleben #Einsamkeit (translated)