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Knesset Approves Temporary Ultra-Orthodox Military Exemption, Suspending Arrests of Draft Refusers Israel’s Knesset approved a temporary ultra-Orthodox military exemption, suspending arrests of draft refusers in a 58–54 vote amid protests …

Weekend roundup: AfD congress in Erfurt, Bundeswehr shortfall for Lithuania brigade, Trump’s 250th remarks and World Cup results Weekend roundup: AfD congress in Erfurt, Bundeswehr shortfall for Lithuania brigade, Trump’s …

German federal budget draft directs nearly one-third of spending to military buildup German federal budget draft allocates €607 billion to defence over four years; 2030 military spending would reach €183 …

German working time reform draft would replace daily 8‑hour cap with weekly limits and mandate electronic time records Draft German working time reform would let employers and unions set weekly …

Leaked draft of German working hours law reform proposes flexible schedules and mandatory timekeeping Leaked draft of German working hours law reform would expand scheduling flexibility while imposing strict, mandatory …

Working time law reform: CDU rejects ministry draft proposing flexible weekly hours Germany’s coalition faces a setback as the CDU dismisses a circulated draft for the working time law reform, …

Ultra-Orthodox Conscription Protests Disrupt Roads and Rail Across Israel Thousands of ultra-Orthodox conscription protests blocked highways and a rail line, clashing with police as arrests and injuries were reported. Israel …

Germany will miss EU pay transparency directive deadline amid political and business resistance Germany will miss the June 7, 2026 deadline for the EU pay transparency directive as political disputes …

US-Iran mediated talks advance as both sides exchange draft proposals in Tehran US-Iran mediated talks continue as both sides exchange draft proposals; Pakistani mediators and shifting US military posture shape …