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Uwe Steimle Sparks Controversy Over German National Anthem at AfD Event in Saxony-Anhalt At an AfD event in Saxony-Anhalt, cabaret artist Uwe Steimle presented a controversial, unconventional reading of the …

Hamshahri list names Friedrich Merz among Western leaders in Iranian revenge graphic Hamshahri list published a graphic naming Western leaders including Friedrich Merz, prompting German politicians to warn of heightened …

Bundestag summer recess begins as coalition urges MPs to pause and prepare for autumn reforms Bundestag summer recess begins as coalition leaders call on MPs to avoid unnecessary debates, recharge …

AfD party congress in Erfurt warns of ‘state bankruptcy’ and pledges sweeping economic overhaul At the AfD party congress in Erfurt, leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla framed Germany as …

United States 250th Anniversary: World Leaders Send Messages of Support to Washington As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, global leaders from monarchs to presidents have issued public congratulations, …

Pius Brotherhood Holds Vatican‑Prohibited Bishop Ordinations at Écône Pius Brotherhood defies Vatican ban with illicit episcopal ordinations at Écône on June 30, 2026, prompting automatic canonical penalties and wider tensions. …

Germany’s federal and state leaders agree 80% “Wer bestellt, bezahlt” rule to share costs and ease municipal deficits Germany’s federal and state leaders agreed an 80% ‘Wer bestellt, bezahlt’ rule …

Almetra Gains High-Profile Endorsement as Investor Blisce/ Praises Industrial Impact Almetra wins renewed attention after investor Blisce/ publicly endorsed the company, with partner Sam Giber emphasizing Almetra’s effectiveness in manufacturing …

European industrial policy debate sharpens as economists push debt‑funded measures European industrial policy debate intensifies as economists back debt-funded measures; Europe of the willing coalitions are offered as a pragmatic …