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German ministries €5.8 million office décor spending draw criticism

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AfD's win piles pressure on Merz as Ukraine scrambles to fund the war

Chancellor Merz faces growing pressure a day after the AfD's historic win in Saxony-Anhalt. Ukraine, meanwhile, faces a mounting economic challenge to keep funding its war against Russia, and in Serbia, thousands attended Ratko Mladić's pompous funeral yesterday

8 September 2026

Made in Europe

The world’s tallest wind power plant is dwarfing the Eiffel tower

The world’s tallest wind turbine is currently under construction in eastern Germany; it will rise 365 metres above ground level. This makes it taller than the Eiffel Tower. The technical masterpiece is due to be operational this autumn. Hans von der Brelie was granted access to visit the site.

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Saxony-Anhalt election: who is behind "tactical voting"

Campaign groups are urging voters to back the SPD and the Greens tactically in Saxony-Anhalt’s state election. AfD, CDU, the Left, SPD, FDP and BSW criticise the recommendation; only the Greens support the campaign.

Earth News

Germany’s ‘summer of extremes’ ignites debate over climate law

Germany’s coalition government is split over putting climate protection in the constitution.

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Business

Experts warn of China shock 2.0 as German government stays passive

A new study finds that Germany’s weak growth is not just home-made. Economists warn of a “China shock 2.0”, yet the federal government is slow to respond.

Germany

Daughter, 17, suspected in stabbing of newly elected mayor in Germany

Iris Stalzer, 57, was found at home with multiple stab wounds at her home in Herdecke in western Germany on Tuesday. Her life is no longer in danger.

Germany

Sixteen candidates die ahead of North Rhine-Westphalia local elections

State police looking into the initial four deaths, which were announced on 1 September, told the German Press Agency (dpa) that there was no evidence of any third party involvement.

5 September 2025

Germany

Why the German chancellor cannot celebrate his 100 days in office

The German government has left for its summer break, but things are bubbling up behind the scenes. And Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under pressure - not only in the polls, but also from within his own ranks.

Europe News

Friedrich Merz will meet Trump in person for the first time next week

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Washington next week to meet with the US President. The two will reportedly discuss topics such as Russia's war in Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and tariffs.

Europe News

Merz vows to keep US support for Ukraine as he addresses parliament

The new German chancellor has pledged to recover Berlin from years of economic stagnation, deliver on “much needed” military development and fulfil NATO defence spending targets.

Europe News

German government denies rumoured plans to declare state of emergency

A government spokesperson denied claims of Chancellor Friedrich Merz invoking a special clause in EU law to tighten border control.

Europe News

Germany and France to set up 'joint defence and security council'

The meeting between the two leaders was an attempt to revive the stalled 'Franco-German motor' before Germany's new chancellor heads to Poland.

Europe News

Germany designates AfD as right-wing extremist organisation

Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has designated AfD as a right-wing extremist organisation, citing xenophobic stances as the reason.

Germany

Germany's new government vows tougher border controls

The incoming German government of Friedrich Merz said it will tighten and expand border controls in an effort to combat irregular immigration.

Tech News

Germany’s Merz appoints MediaMarkt chief as new digital minister

First individual ministry for digital affairs in Germany.

Europe News

Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces cabinet posts

Seven ministries will go to the CDU, seven to the SPD and three to the CSU. It is now clear who the CDU and CSU want to send to the cabinet as ministers.