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Matthias Helferich Spared Expulsion by AfD Federal Arbitration Court AfD’s Matthias Helferich remains a party member after the federal arbitration court on June 26, 2026 imposed a six-month ban but …

German national team exit sparks condemnation of racist abuse and political exploitation DFB condemns racist abuse after the German national team’s World Cup exit, sparking debate on identity, AfD rhetoric …

Coalition reform package seen as boost for Germany’s labour market, says BA Germany’s coalition reform package could give the labour market a significant boost, the Federal Employment Agency and researchers …

German government moves to end Deutsche Post VAT exemption in draft law targeting business mail Berlin moves to remove Deutsche Post VAT exemption for business-to-business forwarding, aiming to level the …

Pius Brotherhood excommunication confirmed by Vatican after illicit Swiss ordination Vatican confirmed the Pius Brotherhood excommunication after an illicit Swiss episcopal ordination, warning clergy and faithful who join the SSPX …

Spain migrant legalization program receives 1.17 million applications by June 30 Spain’s migrant legalization program drew 1.17 million applications by June 30, with more than 600,000 cases already in process …

Germany unveils “Program for Upswing and Employment” with tax, labour and pension reforms Chancellor Merz on July 2, 2026, presented the Program for Upswing and Employment, a package of more …

Channel migrant crossings fall sharply in first half of 2026 after UK–France patrol deal Channel migrant crossings to the UK fell to about 11,900 in Jan–Jun 2026, driven by a …

Germany’s nursing care reform draws sharp criticism from CDU and CSU leaders CDU and CSU leaders criticise Germany’s nursing care reform, opposing cuts to family carers’ pension contributions and urging …