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Dobrindt Defends Expansion of Deportations to Afghanistan Alexander Dobrindt defends expansion of deportations to Afghanistan, saying Germany will enforce return obligations as federal police lift identification limits. Germany’s Interior Minister …

Germany withdraws warships from Gulf of Aden amid rising US–Iran tensions Germany withdraws warships Mosel and Fulda from Djibouti as Defence Ministry cites escalating US–Iran tensions; vessels to be repositioned …

Constitutional Court Orders Interior Ministry to Justify Menschenrechtsliste Reversal Germany’s Constitutional Court ruled the Interior Ministry must justify its reversal of the Menschenrechtsliste in individual cases, prompting renewed review. The …

US tariffs imposed on 60 partners over forced‑labor concerns draw global criticism US tariffs: Washington imposes 10-12.5% duties on imports from about 60 partners over forced‑labor concerns, drawing criticism from …

Minnesota shootings sentencing: Suspect given consecutive life terms plus 40 years for killing state lawmaker and others A man convicted in the Minnesota shootings sentencing has been ordered to serve …

EU fine against Google sparks U.S. criticism after €890 million DMA penalty EU fine against Google: Brussels fined Alphabet €890m under the Digital Markets Act, drawing U.S. trade criticism and …

EU sanctions on Russia extended as member states prioritize economic concerns alongside security goals EU agrees new sanctions on Russia: extends $44 oil price cap for one year and targets …

Sea-Watch 5 rescue footage sparks legal battle and claims of a right-wing smear campaign Sea-Watch 5 footage controversy draws scrutiny after May 11 rescue; NGO calls allegations misleading while prosecutors …

Single-parent poverty in Germany remains high as 2025 data show more than double the risk Germany’s Federal Statistical Office reports 2025 figures showing single-parent poverty in Germany remains a critical …