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Shetland undersea tunnel project advances as council seeks to replace ferries with four subsea car links Council to probe financing for four undersea car tunnels connecting outer Shetland islands, a …

UN Human Rights Council to hold urgent debate on el-Obeid amid warnings of mass atrocities UN Human Rights Council to meet in Geneva over el-Obeid as Germany, UK and partners …

BMW layoffs in focus as company opens talks with works council BMW layoffs are being discussed as the automaker opens talks with its works council after lowering its 2026 profit …

Germany’s shock defeat in UN Security Council election triggers debate over UN payments and political rifts Germany’s historic loss in the UN Security Council election has sparked a fresh dispute …

German Wirtschaftsrat urges end to Mütterrente and early-retirement perks Wirtschaftsrat calls to abolish the Mütterrente and other early-retirement benefits, warning Germany cannot afford additional pension “gifts” amid demographic change. The …

CDU Economic Council Urges Cuts to Mütterrente and End to Early-Retirement Incentives CDU Economic Council calls to abolish Mütterrente and early-retirement incentives, warning demographic strain could push social contributions toward …

Germany’s UN Security Council Bid Fails, Prompting Calls for Foreign Policy Rethink Germany’s UN Security Council bid falls short of votes, prompting calls for a foreign policy rethink as military …

Germany’s Failed UN Security Council Bid Sparks Political Backlash Germany’s failed UN Security Council bid for 2027–2028 drew criticism of the federal government and renewed debate over the country’s foreign …

Germany fails to win UN Security Council seat in General Assembly vote Germany failed to secure a UN Security Council seat after falling short of the required two-thirds majority in …