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Germany Alarmed as Trump Rejects Tomahawk Missiles Deployment Germany warns of a widening deterrence gap after the United States declined to station Tomahawk missiles in the country, abandoning a plan …

Thousands Miss Forms as Germany’s Voluntary Military Service Records Strong Early Uptake Germany’s new voluntary military service shows encouraging recruitment numbers, but thousands of eligible men failed to complete a …

German tax forecast revised down as Iran war and energy shock squeeze revenues German tax forecast revised: Berlin now expects lower receipts through 2030, with 2026 revenue dipping below €1 …

Russia Warns Against Armenia-EU Ties Ahead of June 7 Parliamentary Vote Moscow warns Armenia’s closer ties with the EU could bring political and economic fallout as Yerevan hosts European summits …

Vatican and German bishops clash over blessing of same-sex couples after dicastery letter rejects parts of Germany’s vademecum Vatican and German bishops clash over the blessing of same-sex couples after …

EU Approves €5 Billion Germany Industrial Decarbonisation Funding EU approves €5 billion package to help Germany decarbonise energy‑intensive industry through competitive tenders and strict CO₂ reduction targets. Approval of a …

AfD surge in Sachsen-Anhalt poll puts party at 41% ahead of 6 September 2026 election AfD surge in Sachsen-Anhalt poll: Infratest dimap shows AfD 41% and CDU 26% four months …

Rhineland-Palatinate constitution change limits AfD’s ability to unilaterally launch investigation committees Rhineland-Palatinate constitutional change bars AfD from unilaterally launching inquiry committees, sparking debate over minority rights and democratic norms. The …

Russian agents in Germany grow bolder as Foreign Minister Wadephul affirms U.S. ties; North Sea whale sighting draws attention Russian agents in Germany are reportedly acting with greater boldness, prompting …