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Press freedom is under threat worldwide

Censorship, attacks on journalists, death threats, imprisonment, torture, death: the situation of the press has deteriorated significantly worldwide in 2023. This was reported by the journalists’ organisation “Reporters Without Borders” (RSF) on 3 May, International Press Freedom Day. People who work for the media are increasingly under threat. RSF is concerned about the 2024 super election year, when more than half of the world’s population will be called to the polls—including in Europe, India and the USA. Every year, the RSF organisation compiles a ranking of press freedom for 180 countries. Characteristics such as security, the political situation, legal conditions… Read More

European elections: The second largest democratic election in the world after India

The European elections take place every five years. The next European elections and local elections in Baden-Württemberg will be held on Sunday, 9 June 2024. The European Union (EU) consists of 27 countries. Just as there is a Bundestag in Germany and a Landtag for each federal state, there is the EU Parliament for Europe. The EU Parliament is made up of MEPs from all EU countries. They represent the people of their countries and decide on important issues for the entire EU—for example, environmental protection or consumer rights. Following the UK’s withdrawal, the number of MEPs currently stands at… Read More

Voting—but the right way

On 9 June, the new European Parliament and, in Baden-Württemberg, the new municipal and district councils will be elected. The correct way to vote differs depending on the election. Polling station or postal vote In all elections, you can vote in person at a polling station or apply for a postal vote to cast your ballot by post. In both cases, you will need a polling card. This shows where the polling station is located for voting on 9 June. You can apply for a ballot paper for postal voting on the reverse. This can also be done online, in… Read More

Decision support before the elections

Which party best suits your political convictions? Many people are asking themselves this question ahead of the European elections on 9 June. In Baden-Württemberg, 34 parties and voter associations are on the ballot paper. A Wahl-O-Mat from the Federal Agency for Civic Education can provide guidance and help with decision-making. In this Wahl-O-Mat, the parties registered for the election have answered 38 theses. An example of a thesis: “Asylum seekers should have to submit their application before crossing the EU’s external borders and wait there for the result.” How does the Wahl-O-Mat work? Those seeking guidance can agree with each… Read More

Jobcenter: Travel only with permission

Although Jobcenter customers are not entitled to a “vacation”, they are allowed to go away for a maximum of three weeks a year without having to forgo benefits from the authority. However, this only applies if the Jobcenter has approved the absence in advance. This means that anyone who receives citizen’s income and wants to travel during the period of unemployment and cannot be reached must inform the Jobcenter in advance and obtain its approval. If the Jobcenter has given its approval, benefits will continue to be paid for this period. Health insurance will also continue. If you receive citizen’s… Read More

What to do in accidents involving wild animals?

It happened at 6.40 a.m. on the country road to Reusten: a shadow, a bang and hair from a deer in the radiator grille. The driver looked around. But there was no sign of an injured animal anywhere. He drove on to work and only called the police from there. Such accidents are not uncommon. Around 300,000 wild animals, from hares to wild boars, are hit or run over every year in Germany. What should drivers do if an animal runs into their path? Experts say: brake and hold on to the steering wheel, risk a collision instead of swerving… Read More

For peaceful coexistence

“Our towns and municipalities are democratic, cosmopolitan and diverse. That is our strength and that is what we stand for”: This was declared by Tübingen District Administrator Joachim Walter and all the mayors of the towns and municipalities in the district of Tübingen. They are concerned about peaceful coexistence and the danger posed by extremism—regardless of whether it comes from the right or the left or is anti-Semitic. It is important to the signatories of the declaration to “personally stand up for democracy and to take a clear and unambiguous stance and position against extremist statements”. They know “how important… Read More

tünews provides facts about the elections on 9 June

Citizens have a lot to decide this year. On Sunday, 9 June, as every five years, there will be local elections in Baden-Württemberg as well as European elections. Many refugees are now German citizens. They can go to the polls or vote by post. Since 2014, 16 and 17-year-olds have also been allowed to vote in local elections in Baden-Württemberg. They can have a say in who should represent their interests on the municipal council, local council and district council in the 1101 towns and municipalities and 35 districts in Baden-Württemberg. In the elections to the European Parliament (European elections),… Read More

Compulsory measles vaccination: Refusers face a fine

Parents who send their children to school without a measles vaccination or without having survived a measles infection are threatened with a fine of 200 euros in the district of Tübingen. This was confirmed by the press spokeswoman of the district office at the request of Tünews International. “We are currently in the process of initiating the first fine proceedings,” says spokesperson Martina Guizetti. Most recently, there were still 268 open cases in the entire district. However, the majority of the 1351 reports to the public health department, which came from daycare centers, schools, medical facilities or collective accommodation, have… Read More

No special student Germany ticket yet

The Naldo transport association does not yet offer a discounted Germany ticket specifically for students. This was confirmed by Naldo spokeswoman Anne Lohmüller at the request of Tünews International. However, there are already discounts for under 27-year-olds—sepecially those enrolled at universities. The student version of the Deutschlandticket has been in force on paper since April. If the regulation were implemented locally, the ticket would then cost 29.40 euros. The regular price in the city of Tübingen is 34 euros, outside the city it is 49 euros. However, the introduction must be applied for, says the Naldo spokesperson: “The student representatives… Read More

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