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Thousands protest in Erfurt as anti-AfD demonstrators attempt to block party congress in Germany

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in the eastern German city of Erfurt on Saturday in an attempt to disrupt the annual congress of the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD), prompting a large-scale police operation and widespread transport disruptions. Authorities deployed heavy security across......

Thousands rally in Erfurt as Germany’s AfD opens annual conference

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in the German city of Erfurt on Saturday to protest against the far-right political party Alternative for Germany (AfD) as it launched its annual two-day conference amid growing political momentum ahead of crucial regional elections. The demonstrations brought together......

Germany's 2027 draft budget raises borrowing above €203 billion as investment and defence spending increase

Germany's draft federal budget for 2027 projects borrowing of more than €203 billion, reflecting the country's continued departure from its long-standing fiscal restraint as it prioritizes economic recovery, infrastructure modernization and national security. According to the draft budget,......

European stocks face valuation challenge despite improving economic outlook, BofA warns

European equity markets may continue to benefit from an improving macroeconomic backdrop, but stronger economic growth alone is unlikely to generate another significant rally, according to analysts at Bank of America (BofA), who argue that current market valuations already reflect much of the positive......

Germany defends military spending record ahead of NATO summit after Trump criticism

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended Germany’s record on military spending after criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, insisting that Berlin has made substantial progress in strengthening its armed forces and should not hesitate to highlight those efforts. The remarks come just......

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann steps down after shock World Cup exit

Germany’s national football team has entered a period of uncertainty after head coach Julian Nagelsmann stepped down following the country’s early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the German Football Association confirmed on Friday. The decision comes after internal discussions between......

Germany's services sector shrinks again in June as business conditions show signs of stabilizing

Germany's services sector remained in contraction for a third consecutive month in June, although the pace of decline eased as cost pressures moderated and business activity proved more resilient than initially estimated. The latest HCOB Germany Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled......

Volkswagen to replace bonus system with new performance model from 2027

Volkswagen is preparing a major overhaul of its employee performance and compensation framework, with plans to eliminate its current bonus system from 2027 as part of a broader corporate transformation, according to a report published by Germany's Bild newspaper. The changes are expected to form......