1. Remember all that hype from last week over the high-ranking Economics Ministry guy....Graichen? The guy that resigned from the government in the past week?
Well....this weekend, someone went to observe his thesis from the University of Heidelberg (probably going back to late-1980s). Accusations of plagiarism now come up. The folks suggesting this....say around 30 sources were not identified.
What'll happen? Investigation (figure six months) and then one of three things....totally innocent, guilt but gets to keep the degree (just can't call himself a 'doctor', or total guilt (losing the degree entirely).
Yeah, it's pretty odd, and one of those three reasons I'd advise people not to go after a masters degree or PhD...if you were a German (your degree is on file and can be reviewed by anyone, at any time).
2. ZEIT says on political polling....the AfD Party is now at 17-percent. Basically taking up points from all of the parties.
3. This draft law on heating for all new buildings? Eliminates wood pellets, natural gas, oil, and wood (fireplaces). It's going to draw a lot of negative attention.
4. LIDL, the discount grocery chain in Germany....is having a negative period with various companies....over new pricing sought by the manufacturing community. They've blocked various well-known brands because they think the pricing has escalated without solid reasons. Odd tactic, but they are finding replacement companies, and still drawing consumers.
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