tagesschau 20:00 Uhr, 29.01.2024

Summary

In this episode of Tagesschau, the focus shifts to the aftermath of the GDL strike and the impending ver.di strike affecting public transportation across all German states except Bavaria. The strike aims to pressure employers in ongoing wage negotiations for 90,000 municipal employees, demanding reduced work hours, increased holiday entitlement, and extra days off for shift and night work. Additionally, the KaDeWe Group files for bankruptcy due to high rent costs, linked to the troubled Signa Holding. Amidst these developments, nationwide protests against right-wing extremism continue, with calls for a broad alliance against extremism. The episode also covers the ordered dissolution of China's Evergrande Group by a Hong Kong court, escalating tensions in the Middle East following a drone attack on a US base in Jordan, and ongoing farmers' protests in France against environmental regulations.

Takeaways

• 🚨 After the GDL strike ends, a new strike by ver.di threatens to disrupt public transportation in all German states except Bavaria.
• 🚌 Buses, trams, and subways are expected to remain in depots due to the strike, affecting 90,000 employees in cities and counties.
• 🔥 The strike aims to pressure for better working conditions, including reduced weekly work hours, increased vacation entitlements, and additional relief days for shift and night work.
• 💰 The employers, totaling 132 companies, express irritation over the strike calls, with specific mention of Berlin's public transport authority.
• 🛠 The KaDeWe Group files for bankruptcy citing high rents, with operations continuing despite the financial troubles.
• 📺 Public demonstrations in Germany advocate against right-wing extremism and for democracy, receiving support from the Federal President Steinmeier.
• 📑 A court in Hong Kong orders the dissolution of the Chinese property giant Evergrande, highlighting the ongoing real estate crisis in China.
• 🛩 Following a drone attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan, President Biden vows retaliation, blaming pro-Iranian militias.
• 👩‍🌾 French farmers protest against policies and environmental regulations by blockading Paris, demanding government action.
• 🛤 German farmers continue their demonstrations against subsidy cuts, signaling ongoing discontent with agricultural policies.

Q & A

What is the primary reason for the upcoming strike called by ver.di?

Ver.di has called the strike to pressure employers in tariff negotiations for 90,000 employees in cities and counties, focusing on reducing workloads and improving working conditions.

Which regions will be affected by the ver.di strike?

The ver.di strike will affect all federal states in Germany except Bavaria, impacting buses, U-bahns, and trams.

What are the specific demands of ver.di in the tariff negotiations?

Ver.di's demands include reducing weekly working hours, increasing vacation entitlements, and providing additional relief days for shift and night work.

How did the employers react to the announcement of the ver.di strike?

Employer groups, representing 132 companies, expressed irritation at the announcement of the strike.

What financial issues led to the insolvency of the KaDeWe Group?

The KaDeWe Group cited increased rents as the primary reason for their insolvency filing.

Which properties are affected by the KaDeWe Group's insolvency?

The insolvency of the KaDeWe Group affects the KaDeWe in Berlin, the Alsterhaus in Hamburg, and the Oberpollinger in Munich.

What is the role of the Signa Holding in the KaDeWe Group's insolvency?

Signa Holding, owning almost half of the KaDeWe Group and currently insolvent, is partly responsible for the high rents leading to the group's financial troubles.

What was President Biden's response to the drone attack on a US military base in Jordan?

President Biden announced intentions for retaliation following the drone attack in Jordan that killed three US soldiers and injured more than 30.

What is the current situation with the Chinese real estate company Evergrande?

Evergrande, a Chinese real estate company, has been ordered to dissolve by a Hong Kong court due to its inability to repay debts, primarily to banks and home buyers.

What are the main reasons for the ongoing protests by farmers in France?

French farmers are protesting against bureaucracy, European environmental regulations, and specific issues like tax increases on agricultural diesel.