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CONFLICTSep 20Germany Indicts Seven Hamas Suspects in Europe Terror Plotredstate.com · United States
POLITICSSep 20Germany’s far-right AfD makes strong gains in two state electionsGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday described his CDU party's heavy losses in two regional elections as a "disaster", but vowed to push ahead with a reform drive. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party took first place in ​the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, exit polls showed, and also gained in strength in another election in Berlin.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 20Far-right prevails in elections in northeastern Germany, the left wins in Berlin, and Chancellor Merz's ruling CDU party collapsesEl partido Alternativa para Alemania (AfD) se impone este domingo las elecciones del estado federado nororiental de Mecklemburgo-Antepomerania al conseguir entre un 37 % y un 38 %, según bocas de urna. La Unión Cristianodemócrata (CDU) cae a un 5 % y el 5,5 %.El partido La Izquierda se impuso este domingo en las elecciones regionales de Berlín con entre un 24,5 y 26 %.Clarín
CONFLICTSep 20Afghan man arrested over suspected synagogue arson attempt in Germany ahead of holiest Jewish daytimesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
POLITICSSep 20Germany: Could regional polls froce Friedrich Merz to step down?Polling is underway in the German capital Berlin and the largely rural state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania for regional elections. Both elections are seen as a test for Germany's centre-right Chancellor Friedrich Merz. He has already scheduled a crisis meeting and decided to skip this week's UN General Assembly to deal with the potential fallout. Could he be forced to step down based on the election’s results? Details and analysis by Yann Wernert, senior policy fellow at the Jacques Delors Centre in Berlin.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 20Germany votes in 2 state elections : Why Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces fresh pressureGermany is holding two state elections, which are increasing pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz. This story covers significant political developments and their implications for national leadership.moneycontrol.com · India
HEALTHSep 20Germany news: Doctors offer Oktoberfest flu jabsOktoberfest 2026 is underway but it's not just beer on offer in Munich this year; revelers can also get themselves a flu jab before heading to the tents. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 20Germany: Polls open in two key state electionsVoting in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is expected to bring gains for the far-right AfD party and could determine whether Chancellor Friedrich Merz can hold on to power. Follow DW live.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 20Germany chancellor set for fresh election painThe German chancellor is anticipated to face difficulties in an upcoming election. This indicates potential political challenges or shifts for the current leadership in Germany.illawarramercury.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 20Germany chancellor set for fresh election painThe German chancellor is expected to face renewed difficulties in upcoming elections. This suggests potential shifts in the political landscape and public sentiment in Germany.newcastleherald.com.au
POLITICSSep 19Germany prepares for another far-right shock in two crucial electionsEste domingo se eligen autoridades regionales en Berlín y Pomerania.El partido Alternativa por Alemania (AfD) espera otro triunfo luego del histórico avance en Sajonia-Anhalt, hace dos semanas.Panorama complejo para el gobierno de Friedrich Merz.Clarín
MILITARYSep 19Germany's defence chief Carsten Breuer chosen to head NATO military committeeGermany’s defence chief Carsten Breuer was elected as the next chair of NATO’s Military Committee. He will take office in July 2027 for a three-year term, serving as the alliance’s top military adviser.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYSep 19Germany’s top general to lead NATO’s highest military authorityCarsten Breuer — widely seen as the front-runner — beat out Canada's Jennie Carignan for the role of NATO military committee chair.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 19Germany braces for key state elections where far right party AfD seeks another breakthroughGermany is gearing up for two more pivotal state elections on Sunday: in the capital Berlin and in the largely rural region of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. All eyes are on the far-right AfD, which after recording its best ever result in the recent Saxony-Anhalt elections, is hoping to once again make sweeping gains. The anti-immigration party's surging popularity is proving challenging for Chancellor Friedrich Merz and both elections are expected to further test his leadership. Story by Eliza Herbert.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSSep 19Germany cuts fuel tax as Middle East conflicts send prices soaringGermany issues its relief measures as its finance minister calls on Brussels to draft a windfall tax proposal on oil companies.Politico Europe
BUSINESSSep 19Germany cuts energy tax to lower soaring petrol pricesGermany will cut taxes on gasoline and diesel by about 17 cents a litre from October, the government said Friday. The move comes ahead of state elections in the capital Berlin and the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania where Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservative Christian Democrats are expected to be soundly defeated.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSSep 19Keralam power crisis: KSEB clears pact with Germany’s GIZ, WRI India on energy storageMoU, to be inked after securing Keralam govt’s approval, has been proposed under Energy Storage for Renewable Energy Integration in India project implemented by GIZ in collaboration with Ministry of New and Renewable EnergyThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 19As far right gains ground in Germany, Berlin election tests Europe's centreBerliners go to the polls on Sunday to elect the city-state’s parliament and district councils, in a vote taking place just two weeks after the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured a historic victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. The implications could extend beyond Germany.RFI [en]
POLITICSSep 19Germany news: Campaigns wrap up in two state electionsParties are campaigning for a last day ahead of polls in Mecklenburg-Vorpomerania and Berlin. And an association responsible for German sea ports says they are at high risk from cyberattacks and sabotage. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 19AfD surge in eastern Germany makes some immigrants question whether they still belongROSTOCK, Germany, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Shahd Najeeb still remembers the trauma ⁠of fleeing Islamic State fighters during Syria's civil war. More than a decade after finding refuge in Germany, she now fears she may no longer be welcome there.thestar_my · malaysia
POLITICSSep 19How Germany’s far right learned to put on a smile to win electionsThe Alternative for Germany is wrapping its dark vision of national decline in a package of hope and optimism.Politico Europe
MILITARYSep 18Germany receives first F-35 jet from US as NATO boosts military spendingGermany received the first of nearly three dozen F-35 stealth warplanes it ordered four years ago from Lockheed Martin.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTHSep 18Third person dies after mosquito is reportedly trapped on plane to Germany in 'airport malaria' phenomenonFox News World
HEALTHSep 18Airport malaria in Germany remains infrequentAn outbreak of malaria at Frankfurt Airport this summer has raised alarm. Experts believe parasites probably arrived in a passenger's luggage. But with the onset of fall, the risks of contracting the disease are low.DW News [en]