US President Donald Trump (79) says goodbye to his G7 colleagues early, while in Germany restaurateurs are reaching for the stars.
With these five topics you are well informed for your Tuesday.
This is what it's about: US President Trump is leaving the G7 summit in Canada after just the first day - the White House cites the war between Israel and Iran as the reason.
This is why it's important: The summit of the seven major industrialized nations has always been a meeting of a community of values that relies on the rule of law and democracy – an important contribution to the cohesion of the free, Western world. This cohesion is crumbling. Nevertheless, the other G7 participants expressed understanding for Trump's departure.
Here's what happens next: How valid Trump's reason for leaving the summit actually was will become clear in the next few days.
That's why it's important: The war is intended to secure Israel's existence – but it could have the opposite effect. Despite the grueling attacks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (75) has so far enjoyed strong support from his own people.
This is how it will continue: The war will continue to be fought bitterly. For the regime in Tehran, too, it's a matter of survival.
This is what it's about: US billionaire Frank McCourt (71) wants to buy the app TikTok in the USA from the Chinese company ByteDance in order to transform the platform from a surveillance and manipulation tool into a safe, democratic place.
Why it matters: TikTok is one of the most successful apps, especially among young people. Its parent company, ByteDance, is under the influence of the ruling elite in China. McCourt told RND that the app not only threatens privacy, but also freedom of expression, democracy, and the national security of the United States and Europe.
Here's what's next: McCourt's nonprofit initiative is the only bidder to have officially submitted an offer for TikTok so far. The US government had called on ByteDance to sell, but US President Trump recently dropped the deadline.
This is what it's about: The AfD-affiliated Desiderius Erasmus Foundation is applying for state funding starting in 2026, approximately 18 million euros annually, according to chairwoman Erika Steinbach (81). The only obstacle: possible unconstitutional actions by the foundation or party.
That's why it's important: With the money, the right-wing AfD party could anchor its positions and ideas more firmly in society.
Here's what's next: In the coming months, Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (55, CSU) must determine whether the AfD-affiliated foundation operates within the framework of the Basic Law. Should he refuse the funding, Steinbach intends to file a lawsuit.
This is what it’s about: The restaurant guide “Guide Michelin” presents its new test results today.
Why it's important: Despite criticism of the award criteria, the guide remains an influential institution in the gastronomy world. New Michelin stars will continue to attract a lot of attention – and are good advertising for the award-winning establishments.
Good to know: In 2024, a record number of 340 restaurants in Germany were awarded at least one star.
We wish you a successful Tuesday.
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