Merz Faces First State Election Test in Germany

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces his first electoral challenge since taking office as voters head to the polls in the state of Baden-Württemberg on Sunday. The election is seen as an early test of support for Merz’s conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which hopes to regain dominance in a region long tied to Germany’s car […]

EU ‘Made in Europe’ Auto Plan Risks Trade Tensions

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The European Union is preparing to introduce stricter “Made in EU” requirements for automakers as part of a proposed Industrial Accelerator Act aimed at reviving domestic manufacturing. Under draft rules, electric vehicles would need at least 70% of their parts’ value — excluding the battery — produced within the bloc to qualify for subsidies, alongside […]

Germany Warns Recruitment Is Armed Forces’ Biggest Challenge

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Germany’s armed forces face a critical recruitment shortfall that could force Berlin to reinstate compulsory military service if voluntary efforts fail, the country’s Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces has warned. In his annual report, Commissioner Henning Otte said personnel shortages remain the Bundeswehr’s most pressing bottleneck as Germany seeks to

German Court Halts AfD ‘Extremist’ Label

By admin February 26, 2026 No comment

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Germany’s Cologne administrative court has granted an injunction preventing the domestic intelligence agency (BfV) from classifying the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as right-wing extremist, pending a full court ruling. The decision provides temporary relief to the far-right party ahead of five state elections scheduled for later this year. The injunction was filed by the

German Chancellor Merz Visits China Amid Trade Challenges

By admin February 24, 2026 No comment

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has embarked on his first official visit to China, leading a delegation of senior German business leaders, including heads of Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. The trip aims to strengthen economic ties as Germany faces growing trade deficits and competitive pressures from China’s booming electric vehicle industry. Merz’s visit comes amid

Germany Considers More F-35 Jets as European Fighter Project Stalls

By admin February 19, 2026 No comment

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Germany is considering purchasing additional F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin, potentially expanding its fleet beyond the 35 aircraft ordered in 2022. Sources said Berlin is in talks that could lead to buying more than 35 additional jets, which would significantly increase its reliance on U.S. military technology. Each aircraft costs over $80 million, and […]

Merz Warns Rules-Based World Order Has Collapsed at Munich Security Conference

By admin February 14, 2026 No comment

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Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that the rules-based world order “no longer exists,” urging Europe to prepare for sacrifices in an era dominated by great-power politics. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Merz said Europe’s freedom was no longer guaranteed and acknowledged a “deep divide” between Europe and the United States, citing growing tensions

IOC Faces Backlash Over Nazi-Era Berlin Olympics T-Shirt

By admin February 13, 2026 No comment

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has come under criticism in Germany for selling T-shirts featuring the original poster design of the 1936 Berlin Olympics, which were used by Adolf Hitler and the Nazis for propaganda. The shirts, sold through the official Olympic Shop, depict a male figure wearing a laurel wreath, the Olympic rings above, […]

Tesla Files Complaint Over Secret Recording at Berlin Plant

By admin February 11, 2026 No comment

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Tesla has filed a criminal complaint against a member of Germany’s IG Metall union for allegedly recording a non-public works council meeting at its Gruenheide plant near Berlin. According to an internal memo confirmed by the company, the external union representative attended the meeting as a guest but began recording proceedings on a computer, prompting […]

German Auto Industry Faces Crisis as Investments and Jobs Move Abroad

By admin February 10, 2026 No comment

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Germany’s automotive sector is facing a serious downturn, with investments and jobs increasingly relocating overseas, according to the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). Survey results show that 72% of small- and medium-sized companies in the auto supply chain plan to reduce investments in Germany, either by moving them abroad, postponing, or canceling