SZ am Abend: News from April 30, 2025
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SPD base clears way for black-red coalition, Klingbeil becomes vice chancellor. With 84.6 percent of members, members vote for a government with the CDU and CSU. The SPD executive committee also votes for party leader Klingbeil to become vice chancellor and finance minister in the new coalition. The SPD plans to present the remaining personnel table on May 5. Read article
The German economy stagnated in the first quarter. GDP grew by 0.2 percent in the first three months. But economists fear that the economic situation could soon deteriorate dramatically. The reason for this is the White House's aggressive tariff policy, which could fuel inflation. The labor market is also facing major problems. Read the article
Massive profit slumps at VW and Mercedes-Benz. Wolfsburg saw a 41 percent drop, and Stuttgart nearly 43 percent. Both companies are struggling with weak business in China. And the uncertainty surrounding Trump's tariff policy could further damage the companies. Read the article (SZ Plus)
Ukraine accuses Russia of serious wrongdoing after journalist's death. Ukrainian authorities suspect that Viktoriya Roshchyna was strangled. According to media reports, signs of torture were discovered during the examination of the returned body. For example, the eyeballs and parts of the larynx were reportedly missing. Read the live blog .
Indian Prime Minister Modi threatens Pakistan with military action. Following the Pahalgam attack, the danger of war between the two nuclear-armed powers in Kashmir is rising. Modi says the army has the "freedom to decide on the nature of the response, the targets, and the timing." Read the article
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