Germany began trying a Ukrainian former military officer on 14 October over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline bombings, with prosecutors claiming the suspects acted on behalf of Ukrainian state authorities.
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Merz Pledges €1.35 Billion in Kyiv as Russian Drone Strikes the Northern Bridge
Friedrich Merz pledged €1.35 billion in Kyiv aid on October 4, as a Russian drone hit the Northern Bridge during his unannounced visit to Ukraine.
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Germany’s IFO Business Climate Rises to 89.9, Beating Forecasts
Germany’s ifo Business Climate Index rose to 89.9 in September from 88.8 in August, beating the 89.1 consensus forecast as services turned positive.
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Die Linke Wins Berlin as Germany’s Mainstream Faces Crisis on Both Flanks
Die Linke won Berlin with 25.7 percent on September 20 while the AfD secured a second straight state win, pushing Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU to the worst result in its 81-year history.
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CDU Falls to 5% in Mecklenburg as AfD Surges to 37%
Germany’s CDU fell to 5% in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, its worst result since WWII, as AfD hit 37% — a result Chancellor Merz called a ‘disaster’.
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AfD Takes 43.8% in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany Faces Coalition Deadlock
Germany’s far-right Alternative für Deutschland secured 43.8 percent in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday, nearly doubling its 2021 vote and winning 38 of 41 constituencies while leaving the state without a viable coalition path.
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Saxony-Anhalt Votes as AfD Eyes Historic First State Win
Voters in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt cast ballots today with the Alternative for Germany polling at 40 percent and within reach of an absolute majority that would make it the first far-right state government since 1945.
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Germany’s AfD Polls Above 40% in Saxony-Anhalt on the Eve of Sunday’s Vote
Germany’s far-right AfD is polling above 40% in Saxony-Anhalt ahead of Sunday’s state election, placing it within reach of an outright majority unprecedented in postwar German politics.
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Russia Probes NATO Defenses Daily With Drones, Germany’s Military Chief Warns
Germany’s top general has warned that Russia is conducting daily hybrid attacks across NATO, citing an explosive-rigged drone at Leipzig Airport and surveillance flights over Patriot missile sites.
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Germany’s China Trade Deficit Swells to €55 Billion as Exports Collapse
German exports to China fell 12% in the first half of 2026, pushing the bilateral trade deficit to €55 billion as Beijing deepens its domestic supply chains and cuts reliance on European goods.