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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 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 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 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]
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]
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
MILITARYSep 17Germany's missile stockpiles 'worryingly low', Rheinmetall CEO tells EuronewsIn an interview with Euronews, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger says Germany's missile stockpiles remain worryingly low and production must accelerate dramatically, while detailing the company's plans for cruise missiles, humanoid robots and space technology.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 17What’s the Matter With Eastern Germany?German far-right populism traces back to reunification—but historians disagree about why.Foreign Policy
WORLDSep 17Klopp wants Germany's football team to 'reclaim the flag'Jürgen Klopp, Germany's new head coach, says he wants his team to reclaim pride in being German after recent political developments.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 17Klopp wants Germany football team to 'reclaim the flag'Jürgen Klopp, Germany's new head coach, says he wants his team to reclaim pride in being German after recent political developments.DW News [en]
WORLDSep 17Klopp calls up 44 players in huge first Germany squadTeams are restricted to naming 20 outfield players and three goalkeepers for each match but the former Liverpool manager took the unusual step of naming a larger squad. The post Klopp calls up 44 players in huge first Germany squad appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 17Jürgen Klopp's first Germany squad includes 44 playersGermany's new head coach Jürgen Klopp has named a huge squad for his first four games, splitting them into two groups. A host of new faces is included.DW News [en]
WORLDSep 17Germany news: Mysterious explosions reported in FrankfurtA cafe and kiosk were damaged overnight in Frankfurt, in what police said are the latest in a series of mysterious blasts in the area. Meanwhile, diesel prices in Germany have hit an all-time high. More on DW.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 17After far-right AfD win, Germany’s embattled chancellor faces more election testsTwo German state elections Sunday could deal a double blow to embattled Chancellor Friedrich Merz, two weeks after his party suffered a stunning defeat at the hands of the far-right AfD. Tight races for power – each with their own unique electoral dynamics – are expected in the city state of Berlin and the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The Alternative for Germany is expected to make strong gains in both, a fortnight after it trounced Merz’s centre-right CDU by a margin of...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 17In Germany’s east, a rare center-left star looks to stem the far right’s riseState premier Manuela Schwesig is close to stopping the AfD’s advance ahead of Sunday’s regional elections — but at a great cost to Chancellor Friedrich Merz.Politico Europe
HEALTHSep 16APSSDC’s Project Vasudha opens doors for Andhra nurses in GermanyAPSSDC's Project Vasudha is facilitating opportunities for nurses from Andhra to work in Germany. This initiative promotes international professional mobility in the healthcare sector.The Hindu
MILITARYSep 16Bloomberg: Germany is preparing hospitals for a possible Russian attack on NATO. Its military says as many as 1,000 wounded troops could need care each day.Meduza [en]
BUSINESSSep 16Germany: Oktoberfest beer prices rise, outpacing inflationOktoberfest's traditional beer mug, the Mass, will cost an average of €15.61 ($18.50) at this year's festival in Munich.DW News [en]
MILITARYSep 16Germany to send fighter jets to Latvia during election amid drone threatLatvia's election is set for Oct. 3 and Riga has asked Germany for backup.Politico Europe
MILITARYSep 16Germany’s rearmament push runs through AmericaGermany wants a more self-reliant military — but it needs the U.S. for that.Politico Europe