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Police Unions Warn AfD Takeover Could Threaten German Security Systems
Amid rising poll numbers for the AfD party in Saxony-Anhalt, multiple police unions have issued warnings regarding potential…
Berlin Police Classify Power Grid Threats as Extremely Serious Development
Berlin police are now assessing new threats targeting the capital’s power grid as significantly more severe than previously…
Police Forces Underprepared For Growing Cybercrime Threat
Dirk Peglow, the Chairman of the German Police Association (BDK), stated that Germany is currently ill-equipped to combat…
German Border Police Prevent Nearly 48 Thousand Illegal Entries
Between May 8, 2025, and May 7, 2026, federal police officers reported the detection of 47,659 unauthorized entries…
Kidnapping Suspects Flee Sinzig Police Raid Bank After Capturing Victims
Police raided the bank affected by the kidnapping incident in Sinzig, along with adjacent residential units, on Friday…
Bank Hostage Crisis in Sinzig Police Underway Since Morning
According to preliminary reports, a hostage crisis occurred at a bank branch located in the city center of…
Police Raids Target Right-Wing Youth Groups Across Germany
On Wednesday morning, police conducted raids and searches in several cities in response to suspected members of the…
Leipzig Police Apprehend 33-Year-Old Suspect After Downtown Pedestrian Zone Drive
The police confirmed on Monday evening that the suspect, who allegedly drove a vehicle through a pedestrian zone…
Green Party Leader Demands Increased Police Presence at Train Stations
Greens leader Felix Banaszak has called for increased police presence at train stations, criticizing the decision made by…
Berlin Walpurgisnacht Police Confirm Mostly Peaceful Night
According to the police, the Walpurgis Night in Berlin proceeded with minimal disruption. Approximately 1,800 police personnel were…
Stuttgart Police Arrest 84-Year-Old Man Accused of Hundreds of Cases Child Abuse
The Stuttgart Police have arrested an 84-year-old man who is accused of hundreds of cases of sexual abuse…
German Cabinet Approves Major Digital Powers Boost for Federal Police
The federal cabinet has approved expanded digital investigative powers for the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) and the…
Massive Police Raid Targets Hells Angels Across North Rhine-Westphalia
Police forces in North Rhine-Westphalia are carrying out a large-scale raid targeting the controversial biker group “Hells Angels”.…
German Cabinet to Discuss Mandatory Three-Month IP Address Storage for Police Use
This Wednesday, the Federal Cabinet will be discussing a highly anticipated draft law concerning the mandatory storage of…
IS Documents Lead German Police to Dozens of Unidentified Jihadists
The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) has successfully located undisclosed individuals suspected of being IS fighters in Germany…
German Cannabis Legalization Not Easing Police Work Says BKA Chief
According to Holger Münch, president of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), the partial legalization of cannabis in…
Police Report Surge in Political Insults Investigations Targeting Critics
Police forces are increasingly investigating individuals accused of insulting, defaming, or falsely accusing politicians. According to the latest…
Record Spike in Politically Motivated Crimes Detected by Bavarian Police
Crime motivated by political factors reached a record high last year. According to reports from the “Süddeutsche Zeitung”…
Police Union Demands More Resources Amid Speeding Patrol Marathon
Amid the “speed trap marathon” Jochen Kopelke, the national chairman of the Police Union (GdP), is advocating for…
Police Union Opposes Plans to Decriminalize Fare Evasion
The Police Union (GdP) has rejected the plans proposed by Federal Minister of Justice Stefanie Hubig (SPD) to…
German Police Face Shortfall of Hundreds of Explosive Detection Dogs
According to reports from the “Rheinische Post”, the federal police force is facing significant issues with its explosive…
Police Shoot Man During Chase in Saarbrücken
During a pursuit in Saarbrücken shortly before Easter Sunday, police shot and fatally wounded a man. According to…
Police Reveal New Details After Deadly Attack in Witten Apartment Complex
Police released further details after the fatal assault at a multi‑family building in Witten, North Rhine‑Westphalia. According to…
Berlin Police Launch Citywide Raids After September Power Attack
Following the attack on Berlin’s power grid in September 2025, the police conducted city‑wide searches on Tuesday morning. According…
Federal Police Slam Afghanistan Resettlement Program Over Security Shortcomings
The Federal Police have repeatedly documented shortcomings in the 2022‑initiated national resettlement program for especially vulnerable people from…
German Police Seek Over 500 Extremists With Outstanding Arrest Warrants
In Germany, more than 500 far‑right extremists are being sought with outstanding arrest warrants. This information came from…
GdP Prepares 4,500 Police for Urgent Castor Transport From Jülich To Ahaus
Police workers from the German police union in North Rhine‑Westphalia (GdP NRW) are making it clear that the…
German Police Union warns of Iranian terror cells amid rising European security threat from new exodus wave
In light of the escalating tensions in the Middle East, the head of the German federal police union,…
Federal Police Report 60 Percent Failure Rate in Deportation Attempts Last Year
Last year, 60 % of all deportation attempts failed. According to the Federal Police, as reported by “Welt am…
German Police Union Warns of Raised Threats to Officers Amid Iran War
In light of the war in Iran, the German Police Federation (GdP) has warned that German officers are…
German Federal Police on High Alert at Train Stations and Airports Amid Rising Iran Conflict
The Federal Police are on heightened alert at German train stations and airports amid the expanding conflict in…
German Police Bust International Cocaine Trafficking Ring in North Rhine-Westphalia
Police and prosecutors in Düsseldorf have dismantled an international drug ring operating in North Rhine‑Westphalia. According to the…
Police Commissioner Demands Gender Parity in Federal Police and BKA High Ranks
Uli Grötsch, the federal police commissioner at the German Bundestag, called for parity in the appointment of senior officers…
German Police Union Heats Up Criticism of Dobrindt’s Three-Month Asylum Work Plan
The German Police Union (DPolG) has sharply criticized Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt’s proposal to allow asylum seekers to begin…
Police Shocked By Four-Body Family Found Dead In Strullendorf Upper Franconia
In a residential building in Strullendorf, a town in the Bamberg district of Upper Franconia, police discovered the…
Police Union Leader Criticizes Hessian Minister’s Expulsion Enforcement Plans
The head of the Police Federation (GdP), Jochen Kopelke, has sharply criticized proposals by Rhineland‑Palatinate Interior Minister Roman…
Former Prince Andrew Arrested by British Police
Police in the United Kingdom arrested former Prince Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor on Thursday, according to several British media outlets.…
Police Union Champions ID Photo Requirement for Nationwide Deutschlandticket to Boost Train Safety
The Police Union (GdP) backs a proposal from Rhineland‑Palatinate Minister‑President Alexander Schweitzer (SPD) to introduce a nationwide, photo‑verified…
Munich Police Celebrate Positive Outcomes From 62nd Security Conference
Police in Munich reported a positive summary of their operations during the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC). Between…
Police Union Supports Seven‑Point Railway Plan as Key First Step to Improve Train Safety
The Police Union (GdP) regards the measures agreed upon at the recent rail safety summit as a crucial…
Police Shoot Knife Attacker During Arc de Triomphe Ceremony
A man attempted to attack a police officer with a knife during a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in…
Police Union Demands More Police Presence in Trains to Boost Safety
Amid growing concerns about safety in trains and stations, the Police Union (GdP) is asking Deutsche Bahn to deploy…
Union Demands Action Over Rising Mental Strain Among German Police
Psychological and emotional strain among German police officers is significantly higher than in other professions, according to an…
German Police Detain 26‑Year‑Old Suspect Before Fatal Train Attack
The man suspected of killing a railway attendant in Rhineland-Palatinate was reportedly already in the spotlight that same…
Police Union Cautiously Responds to SPD’s Rail Security Overhaul Plans
The Police Union (GdP) responded cautiously to the SPD parliamentary group’s plan to reorganise security services at the…
SPD Demands Nationalization of DB Security and Consolidation of Security Duties Under Federal Police
The SPD’s domestic‑policy group in the Bundestag has put forward a proposal to nationalise DB Sicherheit GmbH and to concentrate…
Police Identify Suspect in Dormagen 14-Year-Old Murder
Police and prosecutors have identified a suspect in the case of a 14‑year‑old boy from Dormagen who was…
Police Union Warns of Terror Threat Ahead of Carnival
In anticipation of the Carnival season’s peak, the Police Union (GdP) describes the situation as a threat. Patrick…
Police Union Demands Rapid Police Deployment After Landstuhl Train Tragedy
Following a fatal incident on a regional train in Landstuhl, Jochen Kopelke – the national chairman of the German…
Police Union Calls for Stronger Security Measures on Trains After Fatal Incident
The Police Union (GdP) has expressed condolences to the family of the killed train guard and called for…
Leipzig Police Raid AfD Lawmaker Jörg Dornau’s Homes and Vehicles
The Leipzig Public Prosecutor’s Office ordered searches on the private and business premises of Saxon AfD state‑legislator Jörg Dornau…
German Parties Warn Against Creating Deportation Police Based on US Model Accusing AfD of Imitating ICE
German politicians from the CDU, SPD and Greens accused the AfD of basing its migration policy on the…
Police Foil Terror Plot on Chancellor Merz’s Private Plane
Police reportedly thwarted an attempted attack on Prime Minister Friedrich Merz’s private aircraft during the night before Thursday. Three…
Germany Pushing More People Away Than Before Revealed by Federal Police Data
According to the German federal government, the number of people being deported has risen more than in recent…
German Cabinet Approves Digital Police Clearance Law
The German federal cabinet has approved a draft law to digitize police clearance certificates. Under the new regulation,…
Merz Honors Loved Ones of Soldiers and Police Serving Abroad at the Chancellor’s Office
The event highlighted both the human dimension of duty and the procedural safeguards guiding Germany’s overseas engagements.
Police Deport Two to Syria Afghanistan
The German Federal Police executed two deportations to Syria and Afghanistan on Wednesday, a move signaling a hardening…
Chancellor’s Office Demands More Police
Security at the German Chancellery faces a significant and potentially critical shortfall, according to the Police Union (GdP),…
Police Union Backs Nationwide Fireworks Ban
The German Police Union (GdP) Berlin is urgently calling for a fundamental shift in political policy regarding annual…
Man Shot by Police With Bow and Arrow
A 33-year-old German man was seriously injured after being shot by specialized police units during New Year’s Eve…
Police Union Slams Failure to Address New Year’s Chaos
A year after widespread rioting marred New Year’s Eve celebrations across Germany, the Police Union (GdP) is sharply…
Police Warn Against Replica Guns This New Year’s Eve
The German Police Union (GdP) is issuing a stark warning ahead of New Year’s Eve, highlighting the escalating…
Police Union Urges Nationwide Firework Ban
The head of Germany’s Police Union (GdP), Jochen Kopelke, is intensifying his calls for a nationwide firework ban,…
Police Demand Swift Justice for Attacks
The Police Union (GdP) is escalating its criticism of the German government’s response to the escalating violence surrounding…
Police Union Backs Tougher Laws on Attacks
The German Federation of Police Officers (BDK) has voiced cautious support for the federal government’s proposed legislation to…
Police Attacks Remain Alarmingly High
A disturbing new report released by the Federal Criminal Office (BKA) paints a stark picture of escalating violence…
Police Warn Potential New Year’s Vandals
The German Police Union (GdP) is issuing a stark warning ahead of the New Year’s Eve celebrations, signaling…
Police May Handle Fewer Traffic Accidents
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Interior Minister Herbert Reul is advocating for a significant reduction in the workload shouldered by the…
Berlin Police Clash Amid Disorder Incident
A routine disturbance call in the Berlin district of Hellersdorf escalated into a violent confrontation on Friday morning,…
Police Union Demands Fireworks Ban
The head of Germany’s Police Union, Jochen Kopelke, has issued a stark warning regarding the widespread proliferation of…
Police Union Cites Shortfall in Data Retention
The German government’s proposal to mandate a three-month retention of IP addresses has triggered a complex interplay of…
X Data Flow To Police Severely Reduced
A concerning decline in data sharing from X, formerly Twitter, is significantly hindering German law enforcement’s ability to…
Scooter Rules Tighten Police Union Calls For Action
The German Police Union (GdP) is calling for significantly expanded measures alongside the planned reform of liability rules…
Police Demand Fireworks Ban Stronger Protection
Police union leaders are intensifying their calls for a nationwide firework ban on New Year’s Eve, accusing state…
Mogherini Resigns After Police Investigation
The resignation of Federica Mogherini as Rector of the prestigious College of Europe has sent ripples through European…
Clashes Erupt as Police Face Protests
The formation of a new youth wing within the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ignited widespread protests in…
Hamburg Police Chief Warns of Rising Fan Violence
The escalating violence surrounding German football matches is prompting calls for heightened security measures and a deeper examination…
Police Violence Cases Decline in North Rhine-Westphalia
A decline in investigations into North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) police officers over alleged excessive force has sparked debate regarding…
Police Union Sounds Alarm Over Staffing Shortages
A looming personnel shortfall is casting a shadow over Germany’s preparations for New Year’s Eve, sparking alarm from…
Police Execute Record Arrest Warrants
The Federal Police (Bundespolizei) executed 22,454 outstanding arrest warrants throughout 2024, averaging 61 daily, according to a newly…
Police Expert Defends Officer Action in Shooting
The shooting of a twelve-year-old deaf girl by a police officer in Bochum last weekend has ignited a…
Military Drones Threat Bundeswehr to Aid Police
A draft proposal from the German Interior Ministry, spearheaded by CSU Minister Alexander Dobrindt, is sparking debate and…
Police Shoot Girl Twelve Years Old
A deeply troubling incident in Bochum has triggered widespread condemnation and raised serious questions about police procedure and…
Police Unions Demand More Crime-Fighting Funds
The newly elected president of EU.Pol (European Federation of Police Unions), Jochen Kopelke, is issuing a direct challenge…
Police Ramp Up Carnival Security
The commencement of Germany’s annual Karneval season is being met with heightened security measures and a significantly increased…
Police Union Demands Safety Plan for Nuclear Transport
The head of North Rhine-Westphalia’s Police Union (GdP), Patrick Schlüter, has issued a stark warning to regional authorities,…
Police Union Demands Syria Asylum Reviews
The arrest of a Syrian national on suspicion of terror-related offenses is prompting calls for a fundamental reassessment…
Police Probe Launched After Frankfurt Raids
A sprawling investigation implicating 17 officers of Frankfurt’s 1st Police Precinct has ignited a political firestorm in Hesse,…
More Police Needed for Safer Streets
The escalating concerns regarding safety and security in public spaces, particularly at train stations, have prompted a nuanced…
Police Shift Focus From Borders To Stations
redeploying federal police officers currently assigned to border controls to bolster security in train stations and on trains..…
Police Focus on Crime Hotspots
The German Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt of the CSU, is advocating for intensified police presence and preventative measures…
Police Union Seeks Wider Border Checks
The German Police Union (GdP) is escalating calls for broader authority allowing suspicion-free checks by the Federal Police,…
Police Search for Answers in Rebecca Case
A massive, coordinated search operation involving over 100 police officers and specialists commenced Monday in Tauche-Lindenberg, Brandenburg, focusing…
Berlin Police Foil NeoNazi Terror Threat
Berlin authorities apprehended a known far-right extremist, identified as Dan E., at the end of September following threats…
Cyber Police Shut Down Fake Trading Sites
German security agencies have dealt a significant blow to a network of international cybercriminals in a coordinated operation…
Police Expand Powers Random Checks Now Allowed
A significant shift in German policing powers has been announced, granting the Federal Police the authority to conduct…
German Police Face Scrutiny After Raid
The recent raids at a Frankfurt police precinct have triggered a demand for swift and thorough investigation into…
Frankfurt Police Raids Over Alleged Abuse
A wave of scrutiny has engulfed the Frankfurt police force following extensive raids on the First Police Precinct…
Police Union Praises Federal Law Update
The German Federal Police union, GdP, has voiced cautious support for proposed amendments to the Federal Police Act,…
Airports Call for Police Drone Defense
The escalating frequency of drone incidents at German airports is prompting a stark warning from the industry, highlighting…