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US President Trump currently governs with Republican majorities in both chambers of Congress.
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Baden-Württemberg's Prime Minister Cem Özdemir reports personal threats and hostility, including a dangerous taxi ride with his children and persecution by Legida supporters, which put a great strain on his everyday life and his family.

There are significant differences in the black-red coalition over tax increases. While the plastic tax is about to end due to resistance from the Union, the sugar and crypto taxes are considered likely, despite ongoing negotiations.

The SPD district of Hanover has received two new applications for party sanctions against Gerhard Schröder. The arbitration commission is now examining the formal validity of the applications, which once again focus on Schröder's ongoing closeness to Vladimir Putin.
The CSU state group rejects planned tax increases such as the plastic tax and is calling for shifts in alcohol and sugar taxes. The Union is also pushing for savings in the social sector and points to falling refugee numbers during budget discussions.
Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt defends his controversial choice of words regarding riots during youth protests. At the GdP federal congress he emphasized the need to protect police forces, while GdP leader Kopelke criticized the origin debate as unhelpful.

Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is once again threatened with party regulation proceedings in the SPD. The reason is a visit to Vladimir Putin on his birthday. The SPD district of Hanover is currently checking the formal validity of the applications received.