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Merz Addresses Bundestag Ahead of EU Summit in Brussels Merz tells Bundestag Germany’s priorities on June 11, 2026, ahead of the EU summit in Brussels on June 18–19, focusing on …

German income tax reform expected as Finance Minister vows to present plans ‘soon’ German income tax reform could ease the burden for most taxpayers while raising top rates, Finance Minister …

Germany eyeing mandatory workplace pensions as SPD and DGB press for employer-funded schemes Germany debates mandatory workplace pensions as SPD and DGB press for employer-funded schemes, while employers warn of …

Israeli Military Issues Tyre Displacement Orders Amid Warning of Action in Christian Quarter Israel issues displacement orders for residents around Tyre, Lebanon, citing Hezbollah activity in the Christian Quarter and …

SPD crisis deepens as voters drift and investment shortfalls shape political debate Germany’s SPD crisis centers on electoral erosion, public investment gaps and a widening disconnect with traditional voters, say …

Germany Sees Window for Ceasefire Talks with Russia After Recent Setbacks Germany signals a narrowing window for ceasefire talks with Russia as officials prepare a European-led format to begin negotiations …

Iran says operation of Strait of Hormuz will be ‘completely different’ to pre-war Iran’s deputy national security official says transit rules for the Strait of Hormuz will change drastically; Tehran …

SPD pushes for a higher tax on top incomes as Union signals openness SPD pushes for a higher tax on top incomes to raise revenue and rebalance burdens between wage …

Strait of Hormuz Blockade Signals Return of Seaborne Power Politics Ships in the Strait of Hormuz now face de facto permission controls that echo 16th‑century cartaz systems, reshaping global trade …