Regional News (Friday, October 4, 2024)

• FAZ reports interview with Minister of Unification Kim Young-ho on the possibility of Korean reunification

⁃ Minister Kim expressed concerns over the Russia-North Korea alliance and emphasized the importance of the South Korea-U.S. alliance.

• France bans pro-Palestinian rally scheduled for October 7 (approximately 1,000 participants registered)

⁃ Mayor Mike Josef (SPD) and Annette Linn (FDP) deemed the rally registration as an “extreme provocation.”

• Shooting incident in Göppingen, Baden-Württemberg leaves 1 dead, 2 critically injured

⁃ Police announced on the 4th that the suspect fled and has not been arrested.

• FAZ announces results of a public opinion poll in East and West Germany

⁃ To the question “Are there equal opportunities in East and West Germany?” 60.8% of West German respondents and 37.8% of East German respondents answered positively.

The poll aimed to assess political, social, and economic perceptions among residents of East and West Germany.