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Lagodinsky runs for direct mandate for German Bundestag

Sergey Lagodinsky, Vice-Chairman of the Green Group in the European Parliament, may be about to move to the German Bundestag. The Pankow district association will vote on his candidacy on Wednesday. His rival is Stefan Gelbhaar, who is facing allegations of sexual assault.

By Markus Grabitz

Pneumonia: Ursula von der Leyen cancels appointments

Commission President von der Leyen has canceled her external appointments for the first two weeks of January. The reason is severe pneumonia. The absence is particularly sensitive in view of Donald Trump's inauguration.

By Till Hoppe