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Germany deports 390 Moroccan nationals during the first half of 2026

Germany deported 390 Moroccan nationals during the first six months of 2026, according to figures released by the German federal government in response to a parliamentary inquiry concerning deportations and voluntary departures. The figures indicate that 60 Moroccan nationals were transferred under......

Markets expect two ECB rate hikes by early 2027 as inflation concerns return

Financial markets are increasingly pricing in the possibility that the European Central Bank (ECB) will raise interest rates twice by early 2027, as renewed inflation concerns influence investor expectations across the euro area. German two-year government bond yields remained broadly stable on Monday......

Merz opens door to possible cabinet reshuffle after political shake-up in Germany

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has indicated that his government could enter a new phase following a recent political departure, suggesting that a reshuffle of the federal cabinet may now be considered. Speaking to German broadcaster ZDF on Sunday, Merz said the latest developments could provide an......

Poll shows most Germans dissatisfied with Chancellor Merz's reform agenda

A new public opinion survey indicates that a majority of Germans are dissatisfied with the reform agenda introduced by Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government, highlighting growing public concerns over the direction of the country's domestic policies. The poll, conducted by the Forschungsgruppe......

Germany drafts €203 billion borrowing plan as defence and investment spending surge

Germany is preparing a significant expansion in public borrowing, with the federal cabinet expected to approve a draft 2027 budget featuring more than €203 billion in new debt, according to government sources cited in Berlin. The proposal reflects a sharp increase in state spending driven by defence......

Support for Germany’s AfD rises sharply ahead of regional election

Support for Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has continued to grow ahead of an important regional election in eastern Germany, according to recent polling data. The survey indicates that the AfD could emerge as the strongest political force in the state of Saxony-Anhalt during the......