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Klopp targets Morocco-eligible talents as Germany weighs Ebnoutalib and El-Faouzi

The first international window of Jürgen Klopp’s tenure as Germany head coach is already drawing attention in Morocco, with two Bundesliga-based players eligible for the Atlas Lions emerging in the German coach’s plans. Eintracht Frankfurt forward Younes Ebnoutalib and Schalke midfielder......

Far-right AfD gains ground in Lower Saxony as major parties lose support

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has recorded a significant increase in support in Lower Saxony, according to preliminary findings from a local election study, highlighting the party’s growing presence beyond its traditional strongholds in eastern Germany. The study, conducted by the......

GSK to close 115-year-old vaccine plant in Dresden

Dresden is facing the loss of one of its historic industrial sites after pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced plans to close its vaccine manufacturing facility in the German city by summer 2028. The decision puts around 650 jobs at risk and marks a major setback for a site with more......

EU leaders weigh diplomatic overhaul and the future of Kaja Kallas

European Union leaders are expected to address the future of the bloc’s foreign policy structure at a summit later in 2026, with the position of EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas reportedly emerging as one of the most sensitive issues on the agenda. According to European media reports citing......

German defence minister backs record military budget for 2027

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has defended plans for a record increase in military spending in 2027, describing the proposed budget as a necessary commitment to the country’s security amid growing concerns over Europe’s defence capabilities. Addressing parliament during the budget......

Volkswagen prepares painful restructuring with up to 50,000 jobs at risk

Volkswagen is preparing for a major restructuring aimed at significantly reducing costs and improving profitability, with up to 50,000 jobs potentially affected worldwide in the coming years, around half of them in Germany. The German automaker’s supervisory board has unanimously approved a broad......

Trump praises AfD victory in Germany and links it to voter anger over migration

US President Donald Trump has welcomed the Alternative for Germany’s (AfD) historic victory in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt, portraying the result as a sign of growing public opposition to the country’s migration policies. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the AfD’s......

AfD surges in eastern Germany as confidence in Merz government weakens

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has strengthened its position among voters in eastern Germany, opening a growing political gap with the country’s traditional parties as approval of Chancellor Friedrich Merz continues to decline. A poll conducted by Forsa for RTL and N-TV found that the AfD would......

AfD victory raises questions over Europe’s political alliances and Ukraine policy

The strong electoral performance of Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) is fueling debate over the future direction of European politics, particularly regarding support for Ukraine and relations with Russia. Western media analyses have described the AfD’s victory in Saxony-Anhalt as......