German Conservatives Split Over Presidency
Germany’s CDU and CSU remain divided over a presidential nominee as Ilse Aigner attracts support beyond the conservative alliance.
October 28, 2026
A Reshape of EU Diplomacy?
Germany is pushing a fundamental reform of the EU’s diplomatic service, arguing that internal rivalries and declining influence are weakening Europe’s ability to act internationally.
October 21, 2026
Europe’s Combustion-Car Ban: The End?
Germany and France have agreed to seek weaker EU car-emissions rules for 2035, allowing some new combustion-engine cars beyond that date while promoting European production.
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German State Elections: CDU out of state parliament; left-wing mayor in Berlin incoming?
Voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania head to the polls on 20 September, putting Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU under renewed pressure two weeks after the AfD’s breakthrough in Saxony-Anhalt.
October 19, 2026
Germany wants to Expand Intelligence Powers, but Scandal Shocks Plans
Germany wants its intelligence services to move beyond observation and gain powers to actively disrupt threats, a major shift in the country’s post-war security architecture.
October 7, 2026
Germany Probes Explosive Drone in Lepizig and Blames Russia
German authorities are investigating a suspected explosive-laden drone after an incident temporarily disrupted operations at Leipzig/Halle Airport, raising concerns over hybrid threats linked to the war in Ukraine.
October 2, 2026
How should we Handle Russia‘s Provocations, Mr Stubb?
Finnish President Alexander Stubb says Europe must prepare for continued Russian hybrid attacks while avoiding the fear and overreaction that he argues Moscow is seeking to provoke.
September 22, 2026
Germany’s Political Centre Under Pressure
Germany’s latest state elections produced two very different winners: the AfD in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and the Left in…
September 21, 2026
How Russia is using “Disposable Agents” against Europe
Russia is using ‘Disposable Agents’ to weaken and threaten Europe.
September 19, 2026
Germany Proposes Plan to Bypass EU Vetoes
Several EU Member States are advocating a change in voting principles to ensure that no single country's veto can halt the other 26 countries' decisions on foreign matters.
September 11, 2026
AfD Leads Ahead of Saxony-Anhalt Election
The AfD's strong polling comes as Saxony-Anhalt struggles with economic stagnation, high unemployment and an ageing population.
September 4, 2026