Israel: Nationwide protests against judicial reform have begun – Policy

A national day of protests against the government’s planned judicial reform began in Israel on Tuesday. Thousands of protesters took to the streets this morning, blocking several roads across the country and waving Israeli flags. Protest placards read, for example, “We must stop the destruction of democracy”. The organizers have announced a “day off” during […]

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Philipp Nimmermann becomes State Secretary for Energy – Policy

From Michael Bauchmüller and Claus Hulverscheidt, Berlin Less than a week after the sacking of Energy Secretary Patrick Graichen, a successor has been determined: according to information from Suddeutsche Zeitung Philipp Nimmermann, former state secretary of Hessian Economy Minister Tarek Al-Wazir (Greens), will assume the post.

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