the view into the day begins with a review: what happened on the summer night from the 25th to the 26th of August last year in Chemnitz shook the republic. That night the German cuban Daniel H. died on the edge of a city festival. Several knife cuts ended his life, he was 35 years old. Another man was seriously injured.

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Two refugees are suspect, the Iraqi Farhad A. and the Syrian Alaa S. The crime drove thousands of demonstrators to the streets, in front of several right-wing extremists and neo-Nazi hooligans, who gave their hatred for foreigners free rein. The police were overwhelmed, underestimating the situation, and Berlin politics conducted semantic hunt-hunting discussions. In the end, Hans-Georg Maassen, head of the constitutional protection, had to leave (you can read about the events of those days in a SPIEGEL reconstruction here).

On this Monday, about seven months later, the legal processing of the murder of Chemnitz begins, and one can only hope that the political dimension of the crime does not matter, at least in the courtroom. There my colleague Beate Lakotta observes the start of the process.

At the dock is Alaa S., 23, who came to Germany in 2015 as a refugee. The charge is: joint manslaughter, joint assault. The other suspect, Farhad A., is on the run.

The trial against Alaa S. is conducted in the district court Chemnitz, but takes place in a building of the Higher Regional Court Dresden, because there the security can be better ensured. The defendants of the defendant even wanted a trial outside of Saxony, Thuringia and Brandenburg, where this year will be elected. They fear riots by right-wing protesters, which could influence the judges. The Federal Court rejected, he did not share this concern. Political instrumentalization of the process must be expected , but there is no reason to doubt the independence of the judiciary.

This also means that at the end of the process could be an acquittal. Alaa S. denies the act, the evidence seems, it is to be heard, not particularly clear. If Alaa S. would not be convicted, "then it would be difficult" for her city, said SPD Mayor of Chemnitz, Barbara Ludwig, now the "taz". She fears that the city will not settle if the crime remains unpunished.

Conversely, nothing will come of it: The problem that Chemnitz has with right-wing extremists will not solve a guilty verdict either.

Also on Monday the late right-wing hooligan Thomas Haller is to be buried , for the recent Chemnitzer FC in the stadium of a funeral was held. The authorities fear that thousands of people from the right-wing scene could arrive.

New Zealand after the terror

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Every gloomy hour has its heroic stories . When right-wing extremist Brenton Tarrant attacked heavily-praying Muslims in Mosques last Friday in Christchurch, New Zealand, and murdered 50 of them, Abdul Aziz may have stopped him from killing more people. The Pakistani Mian Naeem Rashid also stood in the way of the terrorist - he paid his courage with his life.

The country is in shock. In mourning there is praise for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern , 38: The way she combines compassion and determination in this situation deserves respect. At the weekend Ardern visited the Muslim community in Christchurch, wearing a black bandana. On Monday, the head of government and her cabinet discussed the first consequences of the attack. The weapons law should be tightened.

To be honest: Stricter laws will not prevent similar attacks in the future. But they are always a political signal. A necessary signal.

Justice Minister Barley in the SPIEGEL interview

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Last week, when my colleagues Christian Teevs and Sebastian Fischer visited Katarina Barley for an interview at their office in the Bundestag, they met a - at least to the outside - cheerful and optimistic Federal Minister of Justice and SPD top candidate for the European elections.

Where does her good mood come from because of the gloomy prospects ? "When I took the lead, we were at 13 to 14 percent," says Barley. Today it's two or three more points, and Barley says, "The SPD is on a very good way right now." It does not take much in these times to make a Social Democrat confident.

The Minister of Justice also explains in an interview her attitude to European copyright reform, including the controversial upload filter. Whereby explaining may not be the right word. But read yourself this Monday at SPIEGEL ONLINE.

Macron after "yellow vests" violence under pressure

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The crisis seemed almost over for Emmanuel Macron , and now this: At the weekend on the Paris Champs-Elysées escaped the "yellow vests" protests , 5000 police officers could not prevent that. The French President was surprised by the violence in the ski short break in the Pyrenees, he hurried back to the capital.

And now? On Monday, the government wants to discuss consequences, Macron announces "strong decisions" . Concessions to the "yellow vests" should not be meant.

When do the British go?

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A location without Brexit ? But not. I do not want to bore you with the details, just in a nutshell: at the summit this week, the EU - perhaps - decides how much respite it gives the British for leaving. Before that, the British parliament votes - maybe - for a third time on Theresa Mays Brexit deal. There is currently movement among the May critics, such as the Northern Irish Protestant DUP, and Labor leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks of a possible agreement. If afterwards the people may vote again. So far?

For the time being, negotiations are continuing behind the scenes. May will court her opponents on Monday, Chancellor Angela Merkel will discuss with EU Council President Donald Tusk at the Chancellery.

Loser of the day ...

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... are the women . Please do not misunderstand! That this is so is a shame. This Monday is "Equal Pay Day", the international day of action for equal pay for women and men. According to the Federal Statistical Office, women earn on average 21 percent less in Germany than their male counterparts. Or, in other words, assuming that women and men earn the same hourly wages, women will work without pay until today, 18 March, while men will be fully remunerated for their work from 1 January. An indictment that it still needs such an action day.

The compact news overview in the morning: current and opinionated. Every morning (weekdays) at 6 o'clock. Order directly here:

The latest news from the night

  • Assassination in Christchurch: Alleged shooter bought weapons online - and wants to defend himself
  • After riots in "yellow vests" protest: France's government admits mistakes
  • US presidential election 2020: Beto O'Rourke and the "crazy" hands (video)
  • "King of the Surf Guitar": Dick Dale is dead
  • Sahra Wagenknecht at "Anne Will": "Internally getting burned out"
  • Crime Vote: How did you find the double "crime scene"?

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Come in the week well.

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Yours, Philipp Wittrock