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POLITICSSep 18Germany: Friedrich Merz under maximum pressure before regional electionsDÉCRYPTAGE - Après sa débâcle et le triomphe de l’AfD en Saxe-Anhalt, la CDU craint de nouveaux mauvais résultats à Berlin et dans le Mecklembourg-Poméranie-Occidentale qui fragiliseraient encore plus le chancelier… Peut-être jusqu’au point de rupture.Le Figaro International
BUSINESSSep 18Reuters: Germany’s AfD party and Kremlin envoy prepare for talks on restarting Russian gas suppliesLeaders of the far-right Alternative for Germany party have begun preparing for talks on resuming Russian gas deliveries to Germany, Reuters reported, citing two sources.Meduza [en]
MILITARYSep 18Germany gets its first F-35 as Europe’s fighter plans fall apartDeliveries are starting for Germany's new F-35 fighter jets, but the debate continues in Berlin about future capabilities.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 18Dual citizenship means Germany now in competition for talentCoach Jürgen Klopp has named several players to his first Germany squad who are eligible to play for other countries. Some still aren't committed to playing for thje national team long-term.DW News [en]
SCI & TECHSep 18The world’s first laser fusion power station is being built in GermanyThe world’s first laser fusion power station is being built in Germany. On the site of the decommissioned Biblis nuclear power station, the switch is being made: from nuclear fission to fusion power. Euronews reporter Hans von der Brelie got access to the protected site.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 18Germany: Is it possible to replace the chancellor?Chancellor Friedrich Merz's record-low approval ratings have emboldened his opponents. There are three ways to remove a chancellor from office in Germany.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 18EXCLUSIVE: Putin envoy and far-right AfD prepare talks to get Russian gas back for Germany, sources say - ReutersReuters World
POLITICSSep 18Germany news: Fuel costs dominate debate ahead of pollsGermany's coalition government is grappling with record-high fuel prices ahead of two state elections this weekend. Follow DW for more stories making headlines in Germany.DW News [en]
BUSINESSSep 18Germany faces energy tax losses as EV sales riseThe rapid shift to electric vehicles in Germany is cutting fuel tax revenue for the government. As EV sales surge, policymakers face growing pressure to find new ways to fund roads and transportation infrastructure.DW News [en]
WORLDSep 18Women's football in Germany in fluxWomen's football is growing rapidly, particularly in Germany. Nevertheless, equal pay and investment remain major talking points.DW News [en]
WORLDSep 18Women's football in Germany booming but still much to doWomen's football is growing rapidly, particularly in Germany. Nevertheless, equal pay and investment remain major talking points.DW News [en]
WORLDSep 18Organized crime and drug-related deaths rise GermanyPresenting its annual report for organized crime, the German police said that cocaine was a danger for the state and society, and that the cases of money laundering had increased.DW News [en]
MILITARYSep 18Germany's fighter jet dilemmaEin teures Symbol der Abhängigkeit: In Texas nimmt Verteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius den ersten F-35-Kampfjet für die Bundeswehr entgegen. Die Tarnkappenflieger sichern die nukleare Teilhabe Deutschlands, offenbaren aber zugleich das Scheitern europäischer Rüstungsprojekte. Rixa Fürsen erklärt, warum Europa diese technologische Lücke derzeit nicht aus eigener Kraft schließen kann. Nach dem tödlichen Angriff auf einen Zugbegleiter im […]Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 18Germany and Spain go head-to-head in EU budget fightGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz and four other leaders compete with Spanish finance minister in POLITICO articles signaling EU budget deal is still far off.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 18Germany’s Merz girds for a post-election fight for political survivalOne conservative official predicts "all hell breaks loose" if the ruling CDU fails to win any seats in the regional election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.Politico Europe
HEALTHSep 17Third person dies from malaria in cluster near Germany’s Frankfurt AirportFrankfurt grapples with a rare malaria outbreak tied to air travel, marking three deaths in recent months.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 17Germany’s St. Petersburg consulate closes amid escalating diplomatic retaliation between Berlin and MoscowThe German Consulate General in St. Petersburg has closed. On the afternoon of September 17, the German flag, national emblem, and other symbols were removed from the consulate building on Furshtatskaya Street.Meduza [en]
HEALTHBREAKINGSep 17Germany: Third malaria death linked to Frankfurt AirportDW News [en]
POLITICSSep 17Judges: As AfD ascends, Germany must bolster justice systemGerman judges and prosecutors warn that the coalition needs to reform the laws covering state prosecutors to prevent "extremists in government" from abusing the legal system.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 17Germany's judges seek to prevent AfD justice abuseGerman judges and prosecutors have warned that the government needs to reform the laws around how state prosecutors to prevent extremist parties like the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) abusing them.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 17As global crises grow, Germany cuts development aidThe budget of Germany's Economic Cooperation and Development Ministry is set to shrink for the fifth consecutive year. Aid organizations warn that the cuts will have severe consequences for millions of people.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 17Germany cuts development aid despite growing crisesThe budget of Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is set to shrink for the fifth consecutive year. Aid organizations warn that the cuts could have dramatic consequences for millionsDW News [en]
BUSINESSSep 17Germany turns on Brussels as Chinese car sales on track to exceed 1m in 2026Germany's finance minister demanded tougher EU tariffs on Chinese carmakers during a visit to Volkswagen's crisis-hit headquarters, as Chinese brands head toward selling more than a million cars on the continent in 2026.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYSep 17Germany sending fighter jets to Latvia to protect election from drone incidentsGermany will send four Eurofighter jets to defend Latvian airspace during upcoming elections, amid concerns over drone incursions from Russia and Belarus.Defense News