SZ am Abend: News from August 20, 2025
Former Transport Minister Scheuer charged with alleged perjury. Prosecutors accuse the CSU politician of lying to the toll committee of inquiry. He denies this. But pressure on Scheuer is growing. Read the article (SZ Plus)
De facto partition: Israel approves controversial settlement project in the West Bank. The twelve-square-kilometer area is considered one of the most sensitive points in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The planned construction of 3,400 housing units between East Jerusalem and the Maale Adumim settlement would effectively divide the West Bank into North and South. And make a contiguous territory for a future Palestinian state almost impossible. Read the article (SZ Plus)
Von der Leyen's new EU budget drastically cuts agricultural subsidies. The Commission President wants the European Union to spend less money on agriculture and regions in the future. Uncertainty in rural areas is growing, as is voter discontent. Resistance is forming in the European Parliament. Read the article (SZ Plus)
Data security: Millions of PayPal login credentials leaked online. A hacker wants to sell 15 million PayPal customers' login credentials online. It remains unclear whether the data is authentic. PayPal has not commented on the matter as of Wednesday morning. More than 30 million Germans use the US-based payment service. However, consumers can defend themselves against the data theft. Read the article (SZ Plus)
ADHD medications reduce the risk of suicide, crime, and accidents. A large study from Sweden shows that when patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are given medication, it has a positive effect on many aspects of their lives. Nevertheless, careful consideration must be given to who receives treatment. Read the article (SZ Plus)
Everything about the war in UkraineEurope is discussing "Article 5-like" security guarantees for Kyiv. Politicians in Europe and the US are using a new term that sounds good but isn't very clear. Ukraine is unlikely to receive such clear protection promises as those contained in the NATO treaty. Read the article (SZ Plus)
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