Germany
- PoliticsSaxony-Anhalt Parliament Schedules Vote on Resolution to End Ukraine AidGermany's Saxony-Anhalt state parliament called a special session for October 14 to vote on an AfD-BSW resolution demanding an end to military aid for Ukraine and lifting of Russia sanctions.
- German President Steinmeier Visits Paris as Franco-German Alliance Faces Populist PressurePolitics
- German FM Warns One-Third of Ukraine's Harvest at Risk from Russian AttacksWorld
- PoliticsGerman FM Wadephul Meets Lavrov for First Time Since 2022 on Sidelines of UN General Assembly
- Cable Damage Causes Railway Disruptions in GermanyWorld
- Merz-Trump Phone Call Canceled Without ExplanationPolitics
- WorldGerman Chancellor Merz Faces Backlash Over Plan to Return 800,000 Syrians in Three YearsGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz has faced intense criticism after proposing that 80% of Syrians in Germany return home within three years. The plan has raised significant concerns among politicians and healthcare experts over unrealistic expectations and the potential loss of crucial medical staff.
- Germany to Procure €2.4 Billion Worth of Combat Drones from Rheinmetall Amid CEO ControversyWorld
- Zelenskyy Briefs German Chancellor Merz on Peace Talks and US ConsultationsWorld
- WorldGerman Chancellor Merz Aims to Return 80% of Syrian Refugees Following Controversial Meeting with Al-ScharaaGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz hosted controversial Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Scharaa in Berlin, announcing plans to repatriate 80% of Syrian refugees within three years. The goal has sparked severe domestic backlash and highlighted internal government divisions regarding the safety and feasibility of mass returns.
- Germany Arrests Ukrainian National Accused of Spying on Military Personnel for RussiaWorld
- German Defense Minister Champions "Middle Power" Alliance During Indo-Pacific TourWorld
- WorldGermany Faces Ghana in Final World Cup Warm-Up MatchGermany will host Ghana in Stuttgart for their final World Cup test match before the squad announcement, while Ghana's coach Otto Addo seeks redemption following a heavy loss to Austria.
- Germany and Japan Forge Closer Military Ties Amid Shifting Global SecurityWorld
- German Chancellor Merz Sparks Uproar Over Migrant Violence Comments During Bundestag Q&AWorld
- WorldGerman Chancellor Merz Faces Backlash Over Remarks Linking Migration to "Exploding Violence"German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced widespread backlash for linking rising violent crime to immigrants during a parliamentary debate on violence against women. While crime statistics show an increase in non-German suspects, law enforcement experts emphasize that the rise is driven by social risk factors and poor living conditions rather than nationality.
- Conscientious Objections Surge in Germany Amid Fears of Returning ConscriptionWorld
- Fact Check: Chancellor Merz's Claims on Violence Against Women and ImmigrationWorld
- WorldUncovering the Past: Were Your Ancestors in the Nazi Party?A new online database from the US National Archives allows individuals to easily search for their ancestors' Nazi party records. However, historians warn that uncovering the truth requires looking past surviving index cards and confronting long-held family myths.
- Why Germany Abstained from the UN Resolution on the Transatlantic Slave TradeWorld