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.
September 14, 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
A Reshape 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.
September 11, 2026
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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
How German Technology Reached Russia
Investigations into a German-Chinese machine-tool manufacturer raise questions over how effectively sanctions prevent sensitive industrial technology from reaching Russia’s defence sector.
August 31, 2026
Despite Legality Concerns Germany Extends Border Controls
Germany's government has decided to extend the additional border controls in the country, first introduced in 2024. While the EU allows such interventions under special conditions, it remains to be seen whether they are legal and necessary.
August 25, 2026
AfD Conference Highlights Germany’s Political Polarisation
The AfD’s annual conference in Erfurt highlighted Germany’s increasing political polarisation: tens of thousands protested against the far-right party, while AfD leaders dismissed the demonstrations as anti-democratic.
August 14, 2026
Russia Targets German State Election
A Russian-linked disinformation campaign is exploiting trusted media brands to influence voters ahead of Saxony-Anhalt’s state election.
August 14, 2026
Germany Expands Intelligence Powers
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.
August 13, 2026
Russian Plot Targets German CEO
German investigators suspect Russian intelligence of preparing an attack against a defence executive, highlighting Moscow's growing use of expendable proxy agents in Europe.
August 10, 2026
France and Germany End FCAS Fighter Jet Project
After years of disputes between industry partners and governments, France and Germany have abandoned the €100 billion FCAS next-generation fighter jet program, marking a major setback for European defence cooperation.
August 6, 2026