Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, a German state, is transitioning from Microsoft SharePoint to FOSS tools like Nextcloud and OpenProject as part of a digital sovereignty initiative. The state aims to expand the use of these tools to over 50,000 public employees and is collaborating with Schleswig-Holstein and Bavaria to adopt unified platforms. Bavaria has also launched projects to measure digital sovereignty and is seeking alternatives to Microsoft following a canceled billion-dollar deal.

German police are preparing for large-scale protests at the far-right AfD's conference in Erfurt, with concerns about potential violence from left-wing extremists. The event occurs as AfD leads national polls and faces a critical test in eastern German states.

The CDU is facing pressure in upcoming state elections in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, where the AfD leads with 40% in polls. Friedrich Merz's 'Wir schaffen das' slogan, reminiscent of Angela Merkel, signals campaign strategy. CDU's Sven Schulze discusses his poll numbers and governance, while Rasmus Buchsteiner analyzes coalition challenges and labor negotiations.

The Euro-Zone's consumer price expectations may rise more, according to a warning from the ECB. German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil stated that Europe should assert its interests against global competitors by favoring regional companies.