The German Bundeswehr seeks to increase its personnel to 260,000 active soldiers through voluntary service, amid concerns about military readiness following the Ukraine conflict. Fifteen years after the suspension of conscription, initiated by the Bundestag in 2011, the Bundeswehr is…
Investigations suggest that the Taliban have effectively taken over the Afghan embassy in Berlin, despite the German government denying any personnel changes. An ARD investigation indicates that Nebrasul H., a Taliban member, is now the de facto leader of the…
Germany has adjusted its military presence in the North Atlantic within the NATO framework, deploying the frigate Sachsen as the lead ship of a permanent NATO task group. This decision follows the UK’s relocation of the destroyer HMS Dragon to…
Berlin authorities have launched investigations against four suspects linked to a left-wing extremist arson attack that disrupted power to 50,000 households. The Berlin Public Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed that the suspects, aged 28 to 36, are accused of sabotaging two…
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has condemned the Iran War as a violation of international law, warning that neglecting such laws could undermine the European Union. In a speech at the Foreign Office in Berlin, Steinmeier asserted that the justification for…
Chancellor Merz announced in Berlin that a commission will present proposals for health insurance reform aimed at controlling rising healthcare costs. The reform is intended to enhance the efficiency of the healthcare system while ensuring a sense of fairness among…
Following the March 8 election, the Greens, led by candidate Özdemir, secured a narrow victory but hold an equal number of seats with the CDU in the state parliament. The Greens are asserting their claim to the position of Minister-President…
Missile alerts were reported in all Ukrainian regions except Odessa, with multiple fatalities confirmed. According to authorities, the Ukrainian military reported two fatalities in the Poltava region due to missile strikes, which also damaged residential buildings and a hotel. In…
Cem Ince of the Left Party has criticized the German government for insufficient investment in infrastructure, highlighting a significant decline in net investment rates over the past decades. Ince’s remarks come as data reveal a drop in net investment rates…
Authorities conducted extensive searches across Berlin, Brandenburg, Hamburg, and North Rhine-Westphalia in connection with a September 2025 arson incident. Approximately 500 police officers executed operations at 17 locations targeting individuals linked to an anarchist group, as confirmed by the Berlin…
