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German parliament restricts AfD staff access amid security concerns

Germany’s federal parliament has denied building access to several staff members affiliated with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), citing security-related concerns linked to extremist activities. According to German media reports, the Bundestag administration refused to grant parliamentary......

Germany deports second Syrian offender since fall of Al-Assad

Germany has deported a second convicted Syrian criminal since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, under Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s stricter migration policy. The 32-year-old man, who had multiple prior convictions for drug-related and violent offenses, was serving a prison sentence......

German emissions drop only slightly in 2025 amid building and transport challenges

Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions fell modestly in 2025, as limited progress in reducing pollution from buildings and transport offset gains made in other sectors, according to the energy think tank Agora Energiewende. The country emitted approximately 640 million tons of carbon dioxide, a 1.5%......

German president to relocate as Bellevue Palace undergoes major renovations

Germany’s official presidential residence, Bellevue Palace in Berlin, will soon undergo extensive renovations, prompting President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his 220 staff members to relocate temporarily. The exact timeline and costs of the refurbishment are still being evaluated by the Federal......

Germany reports ‘Significant Increase’ in Russian espionage and sabotage

Germany has reported a “significant increase” in Russian espionage and sabotage activities, which Berlin links directly to its military and political support for Ukraine. Speaking to the German daily Tagesspiegel, the president of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), Holger Münch,......

German foreign policy chief supports joint German-French initiative on Russia

The head of the German parliament’s foreign affairs committee has expressed strong support for a joint German-French initiative aimed at coordinating a European approach to a ceasefire in Ukraine. Armin Laschet, a senior member of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU), stressed that......

Morocco becomes Germany’s fourth largest supplier of mandarins

Morocco has strengthened its position in the European agri-food market by becoming the fourth largest supplier of mandarins to Germany, reflecting steady growth in citrus exports over recent years. The increase highlights the country’s expanding role in meeting European demand for fresh fruit. During......

German far-right MP charged over alleged Nazi salute in parliament

Berlin — German prosecutors announced on Monday that a lawmaker from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has been formally charged in connection with an alleged Nazi salute made inside the national parliament. According to the public prosecutor’s office in Berlin, the......

Moroccan citrus gains ground as exports to Germany hit new record

Morocco has strengthened its foothold in the German citrus market, posting record shipments of mandarins and clementines during the 2024/2025 export season. Trade data indicate that the country is moving beyond its traditional destinations and consolidating its position in Europe’s largest economy,......