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Bundeswehr reservists sidelined as Defence Ministry advances new strategy under Pistorius Defence Ministry bypassed the Reservists’ Association in framing a new Bundeswehr strategy on April 25, 2026, prompting criticism and …

Koalitionsausschuss under fire as secretive decision-making shapes Germany’s policy output Germany’s Koalitionsausschuss is facing renewed criticism for concentrating major policy decisions in a small inner circle, producing limited and opaque …

Marlin Klein Drafted by Houston Texans at No. 59 in NFL Draft German tight end Marlin Klein taken in Round 2 by the Houston Texans; Cologne-born prospect set for NFL …

Signal phishing campaign compromises Signal groups of German politicians, BSI and BfV warn Signal phishing campaign targets German politicians’ Signal groups; BSI and BfV warn of eavesdropping as federal prosecutors …

German Espionage Attack on Politicians’ Chats Sparks Federal Probe A federal investigation has been launched into an alleged espionage attack on politicians’ chats, prompting urgent inquiries by the Generalbundesanwalt and …

Pope Leo XIV Says Vatican Opposes Expanded Blessings for Same-Sex Couples in Germany Pope Leo XIV said the Vatican is “not in agreement” with German dioceses extending formal blessings for …

Reza Pahlavi Visits Berlin, Meets Parliamentarians as Government Declines Talks Reza Pahlavi met German parliamentarians in Berlin while the federal government declined official talks; he warned against appeasement of Iran’s …

German government reform under strain as business confidence collapses Berlin’s coalition faces mounting pressure as businesses decry stalled German government reform; deadlines for budget, tax and health measures loom this …

Inclusion reform in Germany sparks alarm as parents warn pooling and cuts could weaken individual support Proposed inclusion reform in Germany prompts parents’ alarm as pooling, cuts to child support …