February 13, 2026 – simpleabroad

A humorous scene inside a voting booth in Frankfurt featuring an unusually large ballot for the upcoming municipal election, with the name 'Angelika Gräfin von der Schulenburg-Hehlen' prominently displayed. The background showcases recognizable Frankfurt architecture, and a voter is playfully struggling to manage the oversized ballot.

Frankfurt Votes: Long Names Lead to Big Ballots

editor March 8, 2026

A diverse group of enthusiastic voters discussing their ballots at a voting booth outdoors in Hesse, with elements of Hessian architecture and nature in the background, symbolizing engagement and participation in democratic processes.

Understanding Cumulative and Panachage Voting in Hesse’s Local Elections

editor March 8, 2026

A close-up, photorealistic image of a middle-aged person in Frankfurt, Germany, carefully holding and examining a remarkably large, blank election ballot. The person has a thoughtful expression with a slight smile. In the blurred background, Frankfurt's modern skyline, including the European Central Bank, is visible through a large window. The image conveys civic engagement and the unique scale of the Frankfurt municipal election.

Frankfurt 2025: XXL Election Ballots

editor March 8, 2026

A thoughtful German woman in her late 50s gracefully and carefully kneels on a polished light wood floor, meticulously examining an enormous, blank white ballot paper spread out before her. In the background, a blurred Frankfurt am Main cityscape featuring modern skyscrapers and traditional European architecture is visible through a large window under soft golden hour light. The image emphasizes civic diligence and preparedness for democratic participation.

Voting Gymnastics in Frankfurt

editor March 8, 2026

A diverse group of people in a vibrant German city square, led by a middle-aged man discussing pension reforms, surrounded by individuals of various ages and backgrounds, amongst a backdrop of recognizable German architecture, conveying unity and hope.

Merz Proposes Linking Pensions to Work Duration, SPD Supports

editor March 7, 2026

A diverse group of people engaged in a discussion about retirement in a sunny urban park in Germany, with an economist presenting ideas about a contribution-based retirement model.

Linking Retirement to Contribution Years: Klingbeil Advisor’s Proposal

editor March 7, 2026

A diverse group of workers, including an elderly craftsman, a middle-aged office worker, and a young professional, joyfully discussing their future in a park with German-style houses and trees in the background, symbolizing unity and optimism about linking pensions to working life duration.

Merz Proposes Linking Pensions to Lifework Duration

editor March 7, 2026

A diverse group of individuals forming a human chain in a cityscape to symbolize unity during a peaceful protest on March 8, 2026. The scene captures a mix of happiness and determination, surrounded by urban architecture and nature, under soft daylight.

Traffic Alerts for March 8, 2026 Protests

editor March 7, 2026

A diverse group of women joyfully celebrating International Women's Day in Berlin, with the Brandenburg Gate in the background, holding colorful banners and embracing each other, encapsulating a spirit of empowerment and unity.

Berlin Tips for Women’s Day: Cinema, Celebrations, and Protests

editor March 7, 2026

An ultra-realistic, cinematic photograph captures a diverse, multi-generational group of women and allies, standing shoulder-to-shoulder, looking forward with expressions of unwavering hope and strength. They are centrally positioned on a wide public square, with the iconic Brandenburg Gate visible in the softly blurred background, clearly indicating Berlin, Germany. The scene is illuminated by warm, late afternoon golden hour light, creating a professional, emotionally resonant atmosphere of unity and progress for gender equality.

International Women’s Day Protests in Berlin and Brandenburg

editor March 7, 2026

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