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German court convicts terrorist suspect following Moroccan intelligence breakthrough

A German court has sentenced a 29-year-old Germano-Egyptian national to six years in prison for plotting a terrorist attack on German soil. This ruling signifies a substantial achievement in cross-border counterterrorism efforts, stemming from a detailed intelligence operation that thwarted a potentially......

Germany's Merz advocates major boost in defence and infrastructure spending

Friedrich Merz, the likely next Chancellor of Germany, proposed an unprecedented spending plan involving billions of euros to boost defence and infrastructure. Speaking on Tuesday, Merz outlined the initiative, which will involve his centre-right CDU/CSU party and the centre-left SPD in a coalition government.......

Car attack in Mannheim: one dead and several injured

A tragic incident unfolded in Mannheim, Germany, when a car drove into a crowd of pedestrians, leaving one person dead and several others injured. The event took place in Planken, the city's main shopping street, where a black SUV sped through the crowd, knocking over multiple people. The vehicle......

Merz advocates for independence from US after conservative victory

Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany’s center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has called for greater European autonomy following his alliance’s success in the parliamentary elections. The call comes amid increasing concerns over the U.S. under President Donald Trump and its commitment......

German election shifts political landscape as CDU leads and AfD surges to second place

The Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) conservative alliance has emerged victorious in Germany's parliamentary elections, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) achieving a historic second-place finish. According to preliminary results from public broadcasters ARD......

German elections: far-right surge and Trump’s influence reshape political landscape

Germany’s federal elections on Sunday, February 23, marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s political history, as voters turned out in large numbers amid a campaign dominated by a far-right surge and the disruptive influence of Donald Trump’s return to the global stage. Friedrich Merz,......

Germany on edge before a crucial election for Europe

Germany's political landscape is under pressure as the country prepares for a decisive legislative election. The conservative opposition, led by Friedrich Merz, is the frontrunner despite a notable surge from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). This election is set against a backdrop of......

Germany's political crossroads: Migration and identity shape crucial 2025 election

As Germany approaches a pivotal election in 2025, the nation grapples with significant challenges that are reshaping its political landscape. With a population nearing 85 million, Germany has become the third-largest refugee-hosting country globally and the largest in the European Union, hosting 3.5......

Afghan arrested after car attack injures 30 in Munich, Germany

An Afghan asylum seeker was arrested on Thursday in Munich after a car rammed into a trade union demonstration, injuring 30 people, some critically. The attack took place on the eve of an international security conference in the Bavarian city and sparked renewed debates on immigration ahead of Germany’s......