Politics

SPD taps Saxony economy minister Dirk Panter as candidate in Leipzig mayoral race 2027 SPD to field Saxony economics minister Dirk Panter in the Leipzig mayoral race 2027; party vows …

Raul Hilberg at 100: New Archives and Centenary Events Reopen Debate on “The Destruction of the European Jews” Raul Hilberg’s 100th anniversary sparks Berlin and Vienna events on May 28, …

CDU sends ‘Abstieg für Deutschland’ brochure to AfD MPs CDU mailed its 30-page “Abstieg für Deutschland” brochure to all AfD Bundestag MPs, including a template resignation letter and a cover …

Yad Vashem Memorial Outside Israel Planned in Germany as Political Debate Intensifies Germany plans to host the first Yad Vashem memorial outside Israel, prompting debate as officials link the move …

Norway Signs Pact Placing It Under France’s Nuclear Umbrella Norway has signed a formal defense agreement with France, placing itself under France’s nuclear umbrella as Moscow expands its military capabilities …

Amazon oil drilling set to resume as Brazil, Petrobras announce R$2.5bn Urucú plan Lula and Petrobras to restart Amazon oil drilling at Urucú with R$2.5bn investment; officials say oil revenues …

Villach attack: Klagenfurt court sentences attacker to life for 2025 stabbing that killed a 14-year-old A Klagenfurt regional court has sentenced the man responsible for the Villach attack to life …

Tyre evacuation ordered by Israeli army as strikes expand beyond buffer zone Israeli forces order Tyre evacuation and nearby towns ahead of strikes on Hezbollah; mass displacement, air raids and …

Chemical plant cyberattack scenario exposes gaps in German security planning A hypothetical chemical plant cyberattack being discussed by German agencies highlights weaknesses in coordination, industrial controls and emergency response planning. …