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Immy turns towards the open sea – and continues to suffer: WDC Germany refuses scientifically proven humane salvation. Symbolic image. Credits: Unsplash

The Real Germany: Private Courage vs. Political Paralysis

Tomorrow, a 79-year-old self-made multimillionaire will attempt what the entire machinery of the German state has refused to do for 16 days: give the humpback whale Timmy a genuine chance at life. Walter Gunz, founder of MediaMarkt, has mobilized private resources, experts and equipment to launch a coordinated rescue operation in the Wismar Bay. His initiative is not symbolic. It is practical, funded from his own pocket, and driven by the simple conviction that a sentient being in distress deserves every reasonable effort to be saved. This single act of private citizenship stands in stark contrast to the institutional failure orchestrated by Environment Minister Till Backhaus and the government of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. For more than two weeks, official policy has been one of deliberate inaction: no further rescue attempts, no euthanasia, only the repeated mantra that Timmy should be left “to… 

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Environment Minister Til Backhaus. Credits: Wikipedia

Backhaus continues to torture humpback whale Timmy

COMMENTARY. Till Backhaus, the SPD Environment Minister of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, has definitively revealed himself over the past two weeks as one of the most cynical and irresponsible politicians in Germany. While the humpback whale Timmy died alive in Wismar Bay, Backhaus represents a policy that makes animal welfare a complete farce and places institutional interests above every ethical and legal imperative. Backhaus didn't just stand idly by. He personally decided: no more rescue, no euthanasia, just "let him die in peace." In doing so, he knowingly and deliberately subjected Timmy to days of agony – compression atelectasis of the lungs, pressure necrosis, hyperthermia, skin desiccation, and secondary infections while he was fully conscious. The criminal complaint filed against him on April 8, 2026, therefore rightly accuses him of animal cruelty by omission (Section 17 Paragraph 1 No. 1 Letter b) of the German Animal Welfare Act). (See Section 13 of the German Criminal Code). This is not a slip-up. Backhaus has already… 

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The Twilight of the Gods of Donald Trump

In the space of weeks, the second Trump presidency has entered a phase that bears an unsettling resemblance to the final act of Wagner's Götterdämmerung: a once-dominant figure, surrounded by flames of his own making, watches the structures he claimed to command begin to collapse. What began as a calculated show of strength against Iran has metastasized into a pattern of erratic decision-making that senior national-security professionals now describe, in private briefings and public retrospectives, as a direct threat to American and global stability. The sequence is now a matter of public record. On February 27, 2026, President Trump authorized Operation Epic Fury — a joint US-Israeli campaign of missile, drone, and airstrikes against Iranian nuclear and military targets. Within days he declared the Iranian military “destroyed.” Yet the conflict did not end. Instead, after a fragile two-week ceasefire, the… 

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Immy turns towards the open sea – and continues to suffer: WDC Germany refuses scientifically proven humane salvation. Symbolic image. Credits: Unsplash

Editorial: Why We Need More People Like Walter Gunz – And Fewer Politicians Like Till Backhaus

The humpback whale Timmy has turned towards the open bay in the Kirchsee off Poel island and is still fighting for his life. He is visibly suffering. While official authorities have largely given up, one 79-year-old multimillionaire is doing what politicians refuse to do: he is taking action. MediaMarkt founder Walter Gunz has announced that he will personally finance a new rescue operation for Timmy. He is paying for antibiotics administered to the tail fluke, a digger to create a channel so the whale can slide into deeper water at high tide, divers to check for netting in the mouth, and – if necessary – a specialized catamaran for transport back to the Atlantic. “I have followed Timmy's fate in the media and it has deeply affected me,” Gunz said. “But I don't want to be a mere spectator. I... 

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The Trump administration has offloaded an American doctor infected with Ebola to Germany instead of treating him in a US high-security biocontainment facility, exposing significant gaps in domestic preparedness for high-consequence infectious diseases. Donald Trump. Credits: White House

Why it's better for European science to decouple from Trump

Science thrives on stability, trust, and long-term planning. International collaborations—from joint research projects and the exchange of talent to shared data and infrastructure—require predictable partners. This predictability is precisely what is lacking under the current US administration of Donald Trump. For European research, it is therefore strategically wiser to break free from this dependence and consistently expand its own capacities. A partner who openly threatens NATO allies and treats science policy as a bargaining chip does more harm than good. Since his return to the White House, Trump's foreign policy has been characterized by a series of erratic maneuvers. This is particularly evident in his dealings with NATO. He has repeatedly threatened to withdraw the US from the alliance or effectively withdraw its mutual defense commitment if European states do not act according to his wishes. In the spring of 2026, the rhetoric escalated in the context of the conflict over… 

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Timmy the Whale: Criminal complaint refuted by Bianca König (WDC)

With her statement to the German Press Agency (dpa) today, Bianca König, spokesperson for the Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), has not only betrayed animal welfare but also deliberately or negligently ignored international scientific consensus. "Killing the whale and 'relieving' it of its fate is currently not an option," she declared. Euthanasia is "off the table" because "too little is known about its practical application with such large mammals." She claimed there was a risk that sedatives would be "too underdosed," meaning that "it cannot be ruled out" that Timmy would "experience the killing fully conscious." An overdose could also lead to complications. This is scientifically bankrupt, dangerous misinformation, and a direct betrayal of animal welfare. The criminal complaint and charges filed today by Marita Vollborn and Vlad Georgescu against Environment Minister Till Backhaus (SPD) and other responsible parties for animal cruelty (Section 17, Paragraph 1, No. 1, Letter b) of the German Animal Welfare Act)... 

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Ushering in Europe's Sovereign Dawn: A Polite but Firm Adieu to American Troops

In the evolving landscape of global security, Europe stands at a pivotal crossroads. The continent, long tethered to American military presence for its defense, must now embrace a future of self-reliance. The recent escalation in the Middle East, particularly the conflict with Iran initiated on February 28, 2026, has illuminated the vulnerabilities inherent in this dependency. It is time for Europe to extend a gracious yet resolute farewell to US troops stationed on its soil. This transition is not born of animosity but of necessity, grounded in Europe's proven capacity for self-defense and the imperative to forge an independent path. By doing so, Europe can inaugurate a new era of sovereignty, free from external pressures that compromise its interests. The conflict with Iran, which erupted with joint US and Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026, serves as a strong case… 

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Trump: Stalin's shadow over America's medical research

The conflict between the Trump administration and the AI ​​company Anthropic has opened a new chapter in the ongoing battle over America's innovative industries. On February 27, 2026, President Donald Trump ordered all federal agencies to immediately cease using Anthropic's technology, with a six-month grace period for critical systems. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth followed suit by classifying the company as a supply chain risk, a measure usually reserved for foreign threats. The trigger: Anthropic refused to repeal its ethical guidelines, which prohibit mass domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons systems without human oversight. This move is not an isolated incident but part of a broader pattern, particularly evident in medical research. Trump's policies threaten not just individual companies but the entire American health research system, which is a world leader. Through budget cuts, regulatory pressure, and threats of labor disputes, the administration risks stifling innovation that is essential for… 

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Commentary: The mask affair – where nepotism turns into corruption

The new revelations in the mask scandal surrounding Jens Spahn mark a low point in German politics. What began as frantic crisis management during the coronavirus pandemic is now revealing itself as a textbook case of systematic cronyism that clearly crosses the line into corruption. As head of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group and a close ally of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Spahn is not only personally under scrutiny but is also a liability for the entire CDU government. The latest findings from the unredacted Sudhof report and investigations such as those by Spiegel TV are alarming. In August 2020, the Ministry of Health, under Spahn's leadership, awarded a €30 million contract for surgical masks to SimpleBreath – a limited liability partnership (GbR) that was barely a week old, neither registered in the commercial register nor possessing any expertise. One of the founders, Kevin Straßburger, was at that time the personal assistant to Peter Zimmermann, a close friend of Spahn's and organizer of a controversial fundraising dinner shortly thereafter. Intriguingly, the SimpleBreath founders and Zimmermann simultaneously founded a… 

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Nord Stream attack: betrayal of Germany's sovereignty

The attack on the Nord Stream pipelines in September 2022 was an assault on the lifelines of Germany's energy supply. Now, evidence is mounting that a group of six Ukrainians, supported by the CIA, carried out this act of sabotage. These revelations, based on the research of renowned US journalist Seymour Hersh, cast a harsh light on the question of German sovereignty and the irresponsible stance of the German government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The continued support of Ukraine, a country that allegedly destroyed Germany's critical infrastructure, is a scandal that shakes the foundations of our political order. The Nord Stream pipelines were more than just a technical project – they were a symbol of Germany's energy independence and economic strength. Their targeted attack, presumably by a Ukrainian commando unit with logistical backing from the CIA, represents an unprecedented act of aggression against Germany. Hersh, whose investigative reputation has been established by… 

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