Germany’s Merz Clashes With AfD Leader After Far-Right Election Win

By admin September 10, 2026 No comment

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has clashed with AfD leader Alice Weidel in parliament following the far-right party’s major victory in Saxony-Anhalt. The AfD secured nearly 44% of the vote, while Merz’s conservative CDU saw its support fall sharply. Weidel called Merz’s coalition government a failure, while Merz described the AfD as a “destructive force” and […]

Germany Says New Debt Needed to Strengthen Defence

By admin September 8, 2026 No comment

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Germany needs to take on new debt to strengthen its defence and infrastructure, Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said while defending the government’s 2027 budget. He argued that increased borrowing is necessary to address growing security threats and years of underinvestment. Germany plans to borrow €838.2 billion between 2027 and 2030, while total investment is

Berlin Substation Fire Raises Grid Security Concerns

By admin September 7, 2026 No comment

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Police in Berlin are investigating a fire at a transformer substation in the Moabit district, raising fresh concerns about possible attacks on Germany’s power infrastructure. Authorities are examining whether the fire at a nearby construction site and the substation was accidental or deliberately started. The incident has not disrupted the local power supply. The

German Space Startup Isar Aerospace Reaches Orbit in Europe Commercial Launch First

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German startup Isar Aerospace successfully sent its Spectrum rocket into orbit from Norway’s Arctic Andøya Spaceport, marking the first time a commercial rocket has reached orbit from continental Europe. The milestone is a major boost for Europe’s efforts to develop independent access to space and compete in the rapidly growing satellite-launch market. Spectrum carried

Five European Nations Plan Migrant Return Hubs Outside EU

By admin September 5, 2026 No comment

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Germany, Austria, Greece, Denmark and the Netherlands have agreed on steps toward deals with non-EU countries to establish facilities for migrants who no longer have legal residency in the European Union. The five nations aim to reach agreements with host countries by the end of this year. The countries, known as the Group of Five, […]

Germany’s Far-Right AfD Seeks Historic State Power

By admin September 5, 2026 No comment

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Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is seeking a majority in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, hoping to gain government power for the first time at state level in post-war Germany. A strong result could also strengthen the party’s position ahead of its broader push for national influence. AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund has dominated campaigning in […]

Denmark Plans First Migrant Transfers to EU-External Hub in 2027

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Denmark expects to begin sending migrants without legal residency to a return hub outside the European Union by the end of 2027, Immigration and Integration Minister Morten Bodskov said on Friday. Denmark is working with Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Greece to develop the bloc’s first partnership arrangement of this kind with a non-EU country. […]

Germany Probes Suspected Arson at Defence Firm

By admin September 3, 2026 No comment

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German authorities are investigating a suspected arson attack at a construction site outside the Munich headquarters of defence technology company Rohde & Schwarz. Police arrested a 28-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, both Bulgarian, who are suspected of throwing incendiary devices. The fire caused no significant damage and no injuries were reported. The incident

EU’s Kallas Calls Leipzig Attack State-Sponsored Terrorism

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European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has described the attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany as bearing the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism. Speaking ahead of an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in Ireland, Kallas said Europe must coordinate its response as Russia’s attacks and alleged hybrid activities continue to escalate. Germany

German Police Investigate Unexploded Incendiary Device at Power Substation

By admin September 1, 2026 No comment

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German police are investigating an incident involving an unexploded incendiary device found Tuesday at a power substation in Brandenburg, eastern Germany. Police said officers were deployed to the facility in Turnow-Preilack after receiving information about the incident at around 8 a.m. local time. Grid operator 50Hertz said unidentified perpetrators are believed to have