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Germany: Germanwings lawsuit dismissed and Chancellor Merz visits former school
A German court in Braunschweig has dismissed a lawsuit filed by relatives of the victims of the 2015 Germanwings plane crash. The plaintiffs sought compensation from the Federal Republic of Germany, arguing that the co-pilot's fitness to fly was not sufficiently monitored. The court ruled that claims should be directed toward Germanwings rather than the state, citing the Montreal Convention.
Separately, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited his former school, the Friedrich-Spee-Gymnasium in Rüthen, to celebrate its 100th anniversary. During the visit, Merz reflected on his past academic struggles, noting that he had previously faced disciplinary issues and motivation problems. He has long kept his high school graduation grade private, though he previously suggested it was in the range of 3.8.
In the aviation sector, the German Association of Airlines (BDF) has proposed that regional governments provide subsidies for domestic flights. The association argues that high fuel costs and fees have made connections to smaller airports economically unviable, threatening regional economic links to international hubs.
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Braunschweig Regional Court · CDU · Friedrich Merz · Friedrich-Spee-Gymnasium · Friedrich-Spee-Gymnasium · Germanwings · Rüthen
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Merz indicated his high school grade average was approximately 3.8. www.halternerzeitung.de · lomazoma.com · www.onetz.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] Merz is returning to Friedrich-Spee-Gymnasium in Rüthen for its 100th anniversary. www.halternerzeitung.de · lomazoma.com · www.onetz.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Merz attributed his poor school performance to a lack of discipline and motivation. www.onetz.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Chancellor keeps his high school diploma in a safe at home. www.halternerzeitung.de · lomazoma.com · www.onetz.de