Politics

EU-Mexico trade agreement expanded to slash tariffs and widen market access EU-Mexico trade agreement expanded to eliminate many tariffs, add services and digital trade, and deepen strategic ties signed in …

Controversy over humpback whale rescue after Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern minister’s intervention Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern Environment Minister Till Backhaus defended the humpback whale rescue, saying he believed the animal “wanted to live,” as scientists and …

Gaza aid flotilla: Eight German activists injured, flown to Istanbul after Israeli interception Eight German activists were reported injured after Israel intercepted a Gaza aid flotilla; most detainees were flown …

Tennessee execution halted after medical staff fail to secure second IV, governor orders one-year pause A last-minute Tennessee execution was halted after medical personnel could not find a second suitable …

CDU anti-AfD brochure sparks filmed protest and raises questions after secret Bundestag committee vote CDU anti-AfD brochure triggered a filmed protest at party headquarters on May 20, 2026, and renewed …

Iran planned attacks on German Jewish leaders, prosecutors say German prosecutors allege Iran planned attacks on Jewish leaders and public figures, sparking charges and diplomatic protests as other major stories …

German prosecutors charge two men over alleged Iranian espionage plot in Germany German prosecutors have charged two men in connection with an alleged Iranian espionage plot in Germany that targeted …

Debate Over Retirement at 70 Intensifies After Court and Commission Clash Germany’s debate over retirement at 70 intensifies as constitutional judges say the subsistence minimum is protected and commission members …

Germany’s pension debate intensifies as report on a proposed pension age of 70 is denied Media report sparks debate as Germany’s pension commission denies recommending a pension age of 70; …