Tag: Flood disaster 2021
“A non-starter”: Union rejects SPD initiative for debt brake
“A non-starter” Union rejects SPD initiative for debt brake January 11, 2024, 7:21 a.m According to the SPD, it limits the state’s scope for action and is a risk to…
No extreme events in 2022: storms and floods cause damage amounting to 4.3 billion
No extreme events in 2022 Storm and flood cause damage of 4.3 billion 12/28/2022, 12:48 p.m Forces of nature such as hurricanes, floods or earthquakes often leave behind a field…
Under pressure after the flood disaster: Rhineland-Palatinate Interior Minister Lewentz resigns
Under pressure after flood disaster Rhineland-Palatinate Interior Minister Lewentz resigns 10/12/2022 1:31 p.m The flood disaster of 2021 shook all of Germany. The Rhineland-Palatinate Interior Minister Lewentz has long been…
Lanz on the anniversary of the flood: “It’s not television, it’s at home”
A year ago, extreme flooding devastated parts of Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia, killing over 180 people. Such heavy rain events will repeat themselves. The guests at Markus Lanz say that…
Faeser presents guidelines: The population should prepare for disasters
Faeser presents guidelines Population should prepare for disasters 07/13/2022, 5:58 p.m Better preparation, earlier warnings, more efficient action – this should help people in Germany to cope with these extreme…
“I still regret it to this day”: “Ahrtal-Lacher” still occupies Laschet
“I regret it to this day” “Ahr Valley laughter” still occupies Laschet 7/13/2022 4:34 p.m Iconic images remain of every major event – including catastrophes. The memory of the then…
One year after the Ahr Valley disaster: insurers pay billions to flood victims
One year after the Ahr Valley disaster Insurers pay billions to flood victims 07/06/2022 2:43 p.m In July 2021, a flood catastrophe devastates entire areas in the Ahr Valley. Since…
Housing could become even more expensive: compulsory insurance for natural hazards called for
Housing could get even more expensive Compulsory insurance for natural hazards 6/3/2022, 6:47 p.m Flood disasters in particular result in billions of euros in damage to private houses. This puts…
First traffic light departure: Family Minister Spiegel resigns
First traffic light exit Family Minister Spiegel resigns 04/11/2022, 2:38 p.m Less than 24 hours after an emotional appearance in front of the press, Federal Family Minister Spiegel has resigned…
Chancellor spokeswoman remains vague: Scholz expresses confidence in Spiegel
Chancellor spokeswoman remains vague Scholz expresses confidence in Spiegel 4/11/2022 1:51 p.m With her statement on Sunday evening, Family Minister Spiegel failed to dispel demands for his resignation. But only…
Further criticism of the minister: Greens are said to have asked Spiegel to resign
Further criticism of the minister Greens are said to have asked Spiegel to resign 04/11/2022, 12:17 p.m Late on Sunday evening, Family Minister Spiegel apologized for going on vacation ten…
“Needed the vacation”: Spiegel is silent on demands for resignation
“Needed the vacation” Spiegel is silent on demands for resignation 04/11/2022, 04:00 a.m Visibly devastated, Minister for Family Affairs Spiegel appeared before the press to explain her vacation after the…