Germany’s Rundfunkbeitrag brings in €8.72 billion in 2025, nearly unchanged 2025 Rundfunkbeitrag revenues held at €8.72 billion, nearly unchanged; allocations to ARD, ZDF and Deutschlandradio and KEF’s recommended 2027 fee …
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Right-wing extremism in Germany surges to 59,850, intelligence warns
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoRight-wing extremists in Germany rise to 59,850, intelligence report warns Verfassungsschutz: 59,850 right-wing extremists in Germany, up 8,000; violent attacks and online youth radicalization rise amid growing cyber threats now. …
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Pakistan launches ground and air strikes into Afghanistan, accuses India and Taliban
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoPakistan Airstrikes in Afghanistan Kill 29, Islamabad Says, as Border Tensions Escalate Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 29 fighters, Islamabad says; strikes in Paktia, Paktika and Kunar deepen border tensions, …
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German-Dutch Corps assumes command of NATO land forces in Estonia and Latvia
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman-Dutch Corps assumes command of NATO land forces in Estonia and Latvia German-Dutch Corps to lead NATO land forces in Estonia and Latvia, establishing a tactical HQ to reinforce the …
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EU warns of looming trade conflict with China as Merz demands action
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEU-China trade conflict looms as German criticism presses Brussels to act EU-China trade conflict intensifies as German leaders, led by Friedrich Merz’s Bundestag remarks, push the European Commission to consider …
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Wadephul reaffirms transatlantic partnership with US ahead of NATO summit
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman minister Wadephul urges renewed focus on transatlantic partnership after Washington talks German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told Marco Rubio that the transatlantic partnership with the US is vital amid …
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Germany and the Netherlands expand cross-border special police operations against organized crime
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany-Netherlands police cooperation set to expand joint special-forces deployments Germany-Netherlands police cooperation expands: new cross-border special forces deployments to target organised crime, granting shared operational powers with increased oversight and …
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German municipalities urge constitutional amendment to finance climate adaptation and heat protection
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoMunicipal Association Urges Basic Law Change to Unlock Climate Adaptation Funding Municipal association urges Basic Law change to unlock climate adaptation funding after June 2026 heatwaves to better protect hospitals …
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US and Iran resume talks over Strait of Hormuz as Tehran risks escalation
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany news roundup: Stade shooting, U.S.-Iran talks, June heat and World Cup fallout Germany news roundup: six killed in Stade shooting, U.S.-Iran talks over Strait of Hormuz, June heat near-record …
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Alligator Alcatraz deportation center closes in Florida amid cost and legal scrutiny
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoAlligator Alcatraz Closes: Florida Deportation Camp Emptied, Governor Says Florida’s deportation camp ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ has closed, Gov. DeSantis says, with the site emptied amid soaring costs, court fights and rights …