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POLITICSOct 6Germany's far-right AfD bids to take helm of state parliament in Saxony-AnhaltThe outcome hinges on five deputies from the BSW party, in a vote seen as a first test of relations between the two before the AfD's bid to lead the state government in December.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 6Germany news: Saxony-Anhalt parliament sits after AfD winAt its first session, the new state parliament in Saxony-Anhalt is to vote on a speaker nominated by the far-right AfD. And Germany's foreign minister has warned that the climate crisis could fuel extremism. DW has more.DW News [en]
CONFLICTOct 6Ukraine-Russia war latest: Germany at risk of violent conflict with Putin as war enters ‘new, more dangerous’ phaseThe Independent World
BUSINESSOct 5Ukraine and Germany to deepen partnership to support war-affected businessesUkraine’s Minister of Economy and Environment Oleksandr Kravchenko met on October 4 with Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche during her visit to Kyiv.Ukrinform [en]
BUSINESSOct 5France, Germany seek new EU rapid response tool against trade threatsFrench President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday announced they would develop a new legal tool to enable the EU to respond rapidly to trade wars or measures, such as dumping. While they did not say the proposal was a direct response to the actions of any particular country, it came days before EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen visits China to tackle trade frictions.France 24 [en]
MILITARYOct 5Germany pledges $1.1B military aid package to Ukraine flush with drone interceptorsBreaking Defense
BUSINESSOct 5Germany and France agree new trade tool to counter ChinaParis and Berlin call for a new EU "systemic reaction" tool that would let Brussels move fast to counter China-driven market distortions, as well as retaliation planning and a revamp of trade defence tools.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 5France, Germany call for new weapon allowing ‘immediate cut off’ of China from EU marketIn the strongest sign yet of a shifting European Union policy on China, the leaders of France and Germany have demanded a new trade weapon that would cut off access to the EU market when third countries cause severe distortions. The tool would effectively act as a kill switch, allowing Brussels to respond rapidly to systemic distortions, potentially immediately. It would grant dramatic new powers to the European Commission, the EU’s executive branch, which manages trade policy for the 27-member...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 5Germany to set up first drone regiment next year, modeled after Ukraine war lessonsGermany plans to stand up its first dedicated drone regiment next year, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has announced.Defense News
POLITICSOct 5Ukraine and Germany sign agreements worth EUR 8.5 bln – ZelenskyUkraine and Germany have signed fifteen agreements worth EUR 8.5 billion.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 5Germany news: Spy chief warns Russia conflict risk growingDW News [en]
MILITARYOct 5Germany at risk of 'violent conflict' with Russia, warns intelligence chiefSky News World
CONFLICTOct 5Germany at risk of 'violent conflict' with Russia, warns intelligence chiefskynews · france
CONFLICTOct 5Germany risks being drawn into ‘violent conflict’ with Russia, spy chief warnsPolitico Europe
WORLDOct 5Klopp's first Germany internationals: What did we learn?Jürgen Klopp has done things a little differently since becoming Germany coach. Casting a wider net for talent and trying to connect with players and country haven't make an immediate impact, but he is not bowed.DW News [en]
WORLDOct 5Germany denies Russian art student a visa citing ‘security threat.’ Rights advocates call it a dangerous precedent.The German Embassy in Moscow has denied a study visa to a graduate of the Design program at the Higher School of Economics (HSE) who had been accepted into a similar program at a German art university. Molnia, a human rights project for students, reported the refusal after reviewing the letter denying the visa.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 5Germany news: Left Party sues economy minister at top courtThe Left Party is taking a case over remarks by the CDU's Katherina Reiche to the Constitutional Court. The coalition could face a new row over working hours reforms. DW has more.DW News [en]
CONFLICTOct 5Ukraine-Russia war latest: Anti-Putin protesters arrested in Moscow as Germany pledges €1bn in military aid to KyivThe Independent World
CONFLICTOct 5Germany in defense modeFriedrich Merz reist überraschend am Wochenende nach Kiew, ausgerechnet während massiver russischer Drohnenangriffe. Am heutigen Montag danach werden die Chefs der deutschen Nachrichtendienste wohl deutlich: Wie nah ist der hybride Schattenkrieg bereits in Deutschland angekommen? POLITICO-Reporter Hans von der Burchard ordnet ein, welche Botschaften der Kanzler aus der Ukraine mitbringt und was die öffentliche Anhörung […]Politico Europe
WORLDOct 4Portugal moves into Nations League knockout stage, Germany held by GreecePortugal became the first team to reach the quarterfinals of the Nations League when they beat Norway 2-1 on Sunday, but Jurgen Klopp's Germany were frustrated by Greece.…Japan Today
WORLDOct 4Portugal stays perfect without Ronaldo in Nations League; Germany held by GreeceGonçalo Ramos is helping Portugal to forget all about Cristiano Ronaldo, while Greece frustrated Jürgen Klopp and Germany in the Nations League. Ramos fired Portugal to a 2-1…Japan Today
MILITARYOct 4Merz unveils fresh military aid in Kyiv; says Germany won't be intimidatedGermany will not be intimidated into dropping its support for Ukraine, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday as he announced a further €1 billion ($1.1 billion) in military…Japan Today
WORLDOct 4Germany protects tenants, but runs out of apartmentsAlemania es el único país de la UE en el que la proporción de personas en alquiler (el 52,8% de la población) es superior a la de quienes tienen una casa propia LeerEl Mundo
BUSINESSOct 4Ukraine and Germany sign energy agreements worth more than €155 millionUkraine and Germany have signed a series of agreements in the energy sector; the total value of the portfolio exceeds 155 million euros.Ukrinform [en]