Germany’s long-term welfare rolls have reignited debate over Bürgergeld, work requirements and the structural barriers keeping people out of work.
Germany recorded more than 12,000 military service refusal declarations in eight months as recruitment reform reshapes the Bundeswehr debate.
Gerhard Schröder’s new Hyperglobus role has reignited German debate over Russia exposure, political access and corporate risk.
Yabloko’s projected Novgorod seat may preserve its ballot access for future State Duma races after federal exclusions and campaign restrictions.
Germany’s CDU/CSU support falls to 20%, with far-right AfD leading polls ahead of key state elections, reflecting volatile voter behavior and shifting political allegiances.
Germany's Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder resigns amid internal CDU tensions, with Steffen Bilger nominated as his successor during a period of significant policy challenges.
Russian-linked bot networks have intensified disinformation efforts targeting German regional elections, spreading fake media to sway voter opinions in eastern states.
CSU leader Alexander Hoffmann urges Ukraine to transfer advanced drone technologies to Germany under an intergovernmental agreement, aiming to enhance Bundeswehr's defense capabilities.
Germany's 2027 budget plans increased spending and borrowing, focusing on defense amid Russia-related security concerns, raising debates over economic growth and fiscal sustainability.
German authorities grant asylum to Russian anti-war activist Ilya Shkolny after a three-year legal ordeal marked by repeated rejections and advocacy efforts.
Sources close to Chancellor Friedrich Merz dismiss claims of his early replacement as unfounded, despite declining public support and media speculation amid Germany’s political challenges.
Russia has granted agrément to Clemens von Goetze to become Germany's new ambassador amid ongoing tensions following the Ukraine conflict.
Germany is fast-tracking its own long-range missile development following the U.S. refusal to station Tomahawk missiles, aiming to counter Russian Iskander threats and bolster European deterrence.
Germany attributes recent phishing attacks via Signal messenger targeting politicians and military personnel to Russia, raising concerns about cybersecurity and espionage.
German Bundestag’s Julia Klöckner’s Signal account was hacked amid ongoing phishing attacks targeting political leaders, revealing systemic vulnerabilities in secure digital communications.