The Wiesbaden Administrative Court has dismissed over 280 evidence requests from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, deeming them irrelevant to the ongoing proceedings. The presiding judge characterized the allegations presented by the AfD as ‘mere assertions without basis.’ The…
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt presented a comprehensive plan to improve Germany’s civil protection framework, emphasizing the need for substantial investment and strategic preparedness against various crisis scenarios. The German government plans to invest €10 billion in civil and disaster protection…
A recent study by the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) indicates that Germany’s research-intensive industries are losing competitiveness in the global market. According to the analysis, Germany’s share of global exports of research-intensive goods has steadily decreased since 2015,…
A couple has been arrested in Munich on suspicion of espionage for China, targeting German academic researchers. The Federal Prosecutor’s Office reported that the suspects, both German citizens, established contacts with numerous scientists at German universities and research institutions, particularly…
A married couple has been detained in Munich on charges of espionage for a Chinese intelligence agency. According to authorities, the suspects allegedly targeted researchers at German universities, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence and aerospace engineering. They reportedly…
The German federal cabinet has approved measures to enhance civil protection and reform the driver’s license acquisition process. Public shelters, including bunkers, tunnels, and underground garages, will be cataloged and integrated into the federal warning app, NINA. Additionally, a new…
Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced plans to reorganize the Bundeswehr’s arms procurement process to enhance flexibility and efficiency. The new structure will align with operational domains including land, air, sea, cyber and information technology, and space. Plans include establishing…
A recent poll indicates that Alice Weidel has overtaken Markus Söder in popularity, coinciding with a record high for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The latest politician ranking reveals a significant shift in public opinion, with Weidel, a prominent…
In response to the AfD’s record-high polling, Ines Schwerdtner, chair of the Left Party, advocates for robust social policies and criticizes the federal government’s inaction. Recent polls indicate a significant rise in support for the Alternative for Germany (AfD), while…
In the latest Insa poll, AfD leader Alice Weidel has risen to fourth place, surpassing CSU leader Markus Söder, who has fallen to fifth. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) retains the top position as Germany’s most popular politician with a…
