
The SPIEGEL editorial by Anna Clauß about Markus Söder's comeback.
Markus Söder has made an astonishing comeback in the last six months and has developed from a bogeyman to a shadow chancellor, as a SPIEGEL editorial by Anna Clauß highlights.
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According to the editorial, Markus Söder has made a comeback as a CSU politician over the past six months.
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The SPIEGEL editorial by Anna Clauss
From bogeyman to shadow chancellor: Markus Söder has made an astonishing comeback in the last six months - thanks to a woman.

At the “Invest in Germany” summit in Berlin, Friedrich Merz wooed investors with self-deprecating clichés about German reliability. Amazon announced investments of 16 billion euros, Nvidia is planning collaborations in the AI sector.

Audi boss Gernot Döllner announced a four billion dollar plant in Georgia at a US event with Donald Trump. Trump celebrated the move during the election campaign, while critics accused the Audi manager of allowing himself to be exploited for political purposes.

Former BND President August Hanning is being investigated on suspicion of attempted treason. The case endangers the international cooperation of the intelligence service, as partner services could question the protection of sensitive information.

Caring relatives, mostly women, perform essential work that often leads to professional reductions and financial losses. While politicians recognize the service, the structural question of financing care in Berlin remains unresolved.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has suggested a fundamental reform of health insurance because the coexistence of private and statutory health insurance is perceived as a problem of justice.
At a Berlin high school, house rules prohibit demonstrative rites in order to maintain school peace. The Society for Freedom Rights sued, but failed before the administrative court.