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FIS presidency at a crossroads as Johan Eliasch faces contested vote in Belgrade FIS presidency in crisis as incumbent Johan Eliasch faces a contested vote in Belgrade amid financial disputes, …

DIW Forecast: German economy set for technical recession as energy shock and geopolitical risks drive inflation DIW warns the German economy will slip into a technical recession in Q2–Q3, trimming …

Hezbollah Clash Reshapes Lebanon’s Political Movements and National Power Balance Hezbollah’s conflict with Israel forces a reordering of Lebanon’s political movements, deepening sectarian divides and reigniting debates over disarmament. Hezbollah’s …

Gianni Infantino under fire after Somali referee with valid visa denied entry to US ahead of 2026 World Cup Gianni Infantino faces scrutiny after a Somali referee with a valid …

2026 World Cup Overshadowed by U.S. Politics, Costs and FIFA Controversies The 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, is increasingly defined by politics and logistics …

Union Blocks Bid to Limit Ehegattensplitting Despite Broad Economist Proposal Twenty-three economists urge capping the Ehegattensplitting to curb tax advantages and raise female employment in Germany, but the CDU opposes …

Laura Freigang Faces Disciplinary Review After NADA Confirms Three Whereabouts Failures German FA and club await DFB decision as National Anti-Doping Agency reports three missed reporting or control obligations within …

Rail competition in Germany strained by crowded tracks and political resistance Germany’s dense rail network is constraining rail competition in Germany as new operators like Italo and Flixtrain face capacity …

ORF crisis deepens as scandals, board fights and political pressure shake Austria’s public broadcaster ORF crisis: Scandals, board infighting and alleged political interference have intensified calls for reform at Austria’s …