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Spahn resignation triggers Union leadership scramble as Merz signals quick successor A short, decisive summary of the Jens Spahn resignation sets the stage for a week of internal talks in …

FCAS Collapse Raises Questions Over Division of €3.2bn in Investments FCAS split forces Germany and France to confront how to divide €3.2bn in joint investments and settle contractual and intellectual …

Hungary constitutional amendment cleared after president signs measures that include his own removal Hungary constitutional amendment cleared as President Tamás Sulyok signs laws enabling his removal, judicial age limits, MP …

Berlin bears in crates and on podiums: sculptures spotlight a wider debate on the city’s upkeep A crated bear at Dreilinden has become a vivid symbol as Berlin bears and …

Free tap water in restaurants: The Left urges free water, fountains and school bans to cut sugary drinks Die Linke proposes free tap water in restaurants and public spaces, plus …

Staatsräson Debate Reignites in Germany Over Pledge to Israel’s Security Germany’s ‘Staatsräson’ pledge — that Israel’s security is a German raison d’état — has come under renewed scrutiny since October …

Russian drone and missile attacks strike multiple Ukrainian regions; casualties reported Russian drone and missile attacks overnight hit residential areas and ports in southern Ukraine, killing at least four people …

Germany reports sharp rise in voluntary return support in 2025 Germany saw a surge in voluntary return support in 2025, 16,600 assisted departures, expanded counselling and tailored financial packages for …

German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche Proposes Cuts to Solar Subsidies, Industry Warns of Job Losses Katherina Reiche’s proposal to cut solar subsidies and reform renewable energy support in Germany has …