It’s the Elbe

Probably the only time you’ll see Sergej quoting Lenin

I don't speak German, are 'Der Preis der Brexit-Ideologie' and 'CHAOS IN GROSSBRITANNIEN', good?

Not convinced this illustration (for a piece on freedom of speech in Turkey) was a great idea, Deutschlandfunk

Deleted that Q Tweet as the numbers were off

Worth considering this could be exactly the end game Boris Johnson had in mind when he endorsed a weak candidate he could see would quickly and irredeemably fail.
Whilst it may look like a shambles from the outside, it might just have been playbook politics…

Actually … this isn’t quite right

57% of people who earn their home outright vote Tory

Germany and other countries with functioning constitutions. When you go to bed tonight, hug your Grundgesetz or equivalent extra tight. They're precious.

Kevin Kühnert, the SPD General Secretary, has opened up about his sexuality and being in a relationship with a man.

He wants to be a good example for young people. This makes him one of the few top level gay German politicians. Congrats Kev!

Willkommen!

Lettuce pray for a better PM next time

This is exactly the type of narrow, siloed thinking (if we’re being generous) that broadcasts a clear message: #Germany is not serious about change & will not be a reliable partner.
- there are efforts in 🇩🇪to change BUT this shows the need for a real, integrated #Zeitenwende .

James Jackson for all the weed enthusiasts:

politico.eu/article/german…