The Bundeswehr’s Reserve Association is issuing a stark warning regarding the ambitious plans to expand the German reserve forces to 200,000 personnel, emphasizing the critical need for full operational readiness and substantial investment beyond mere paperwork. Patrick Sensburg, President of the Reserve Association, articulated the concerns in an interview with…
November 16, 2025
Germany’s Nuclear Exit Fuels Far-Right Surge
The debate surrounding Germany’s nuclear phase-out has resurfaced with renewed intensity, as Saxon State Premier Michael Kretschmer directly links the decision to the rising popularity of the far-right AfD party. In an interview with the Funke-Mediengruppe, Kretschmer argued that prematurely abandoning nuclear power represented a significant missed opportunity to…
November 16, 2025
Generational Rifts Erupt Over Pension Plans
Internal divisions within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) over pension reform have surfaced, revealing a significant generational rift within the party and challenging Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s leadership. Hubert Hüppe, chairman of the CDU’s Senior Citizens’ Union, has unexpectedly voiced understanding for the concerns being raised by the…
November 16, 2025
Germany Forms Drone Interception Unit
Germany is implementing a comprehensive drone defense plan, spurred by a significant uptick in reported illegal drone flights across the nation. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, of the CSU party, has unveiled the strategy, framing it as a crucial response to the evolving landscape of hybrid threats – a combination of cyberattacks and unconventional security…
November 16, 2025
Germany Hunts 535 Far-Right Extremists
A concerning surge in outstanding arrest warrants targeting right-wing extremists has prompted renewed scrutiny of German law enforcement’s approach to combating extremism. According to a recent parliamentary response from the Federal Interior Ministry, addressing a detailed inquiry from the Left Party (Die Linke), German authorities are currently pursuing 535…
November 15, 2025
Germany Debates Return to Russian Energy
The debate within Germany’s conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has escalated sharply following remarks by Saxony’s Minister-President Michael Kretschmer, who recently suggested a potential revisiting of energy supplies from Russia. The suggestion drew immediate and scathing criticism from fellow CDU politician Roderich Kiesewetter, highlighting a…
November 15, 2025
Orbán Accuses Merz of Prolonging Ukraine War
The Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has levied a stinging critique of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), accusing him of prolonging the conflict in Ukraine. In a recent podcast interview with Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner, Orbán stated he was “ready to help the German Chancellor create peace – but he is for the war”. This sentiment, he…
November 15, 2025
Orbán Dismisses Russia Attack Fears
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has dismissed concerns about a potential Russian attack on the European Union or NATO, characterizing such fears as “laughable” in a recent podcast interview with Mathias Döpfner, CEO of Axel Springer. Orbán’s assertion, delivered with a striking confidence, directly contradicts growing anxieties within Western…
November 15, 2025
Lotto Numbers Drawn Saturday
“Technical Glitch Casts Shadow Over Saturday Lotto Draw, Raising Questions About System Reliability” A significant technical malfunction during Saturday’s draw of Germany’s popular “6 aus 49” lottery has sparked scrutiny regarding the reliability of the Deutsche Lotto- und Totoblock’s infrastructure and prompted immediate…
November 15, 2025
Left Party Names Eralp Berlin Election Frontrunner
The Left party has formally selected Elif Eralp as its lead candidate for the upcoming parliamentary elections, marking a strategic move as the party seeks to capitalize on a recent resurgence in popularity within Berlin. The official nomination occurred during the state party conference in Lichtenberg on Saturday, following the approval of a key policy proposal.…
November 15, 2025
Berben Reveals Early Career Rejection
The veteran actress Iris Berben has publicly recounted experiences of early career exclusion rooted in prejudice surrounding her physical appearance, sparking a renewed debate about societal beauty standards and their impact on women in the entertainment industry and beyond. In an interview with the German newspaper “Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung”, Berben…
November 15, 2025
Steinmeier Praises Vital German-Italian Ties
The President’s Award for Municipal Cooperation between Germany and Italy was presented Saturday at Bellevue Palace, underscoring the enduring significance of the over 400 city partnerships that bind the two nations. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier used the occasion to reaffirm the vital role these relationships play in fostering dialogue and exchange, while…
