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Germany's Merz urges AfD supporters to assess government record before key state election

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has made a direct appeal to supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), urging them to evaluate his government's performance independently as the country prepares for a closely watched state election that could reshape Germany's political landscape. Speaking......

Heatwave drives sharp rise in deaths across Germany, preliminary data shows

Germany experienced a significant increase in deaths during the intense heatwave that struck the country in late June, with preliminary official data indicating a sharp rise in mortality compared with previous years. According to early estimates from Germany's Federal Statistical Office, the number......

German retailers face growing pressure as rising costs weaken business outlook

Germany’s retail industry is entering a period of increasing uncertainty as companies struggle with rising operating costs and fragile consumer demand. Retailers across the country are reporting weaker business conditions, with higher expenses for energy, labour and procurement reducing profit......

Diehl Defence develops longer-range IRIS-T system to ease dependence on Patriot missiles

German defence manufacturer Diehl Defence is developing a new long-range version of its IRIS-T air defence system that could reduce the need for the limited supply of Patriot interceptor missiles, according to the company's chief executive. Speaking during a presentation of the Diehl industrial......

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......

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......