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BUSINESSOct 12Crédit Agricole to acquire IKB Deutsche Industriebank ot expand footprint in GermanyCrédit Agricole plans to acquire IKB Deutsche Industriebank, indicating an expansion of its market presence in Germany. This is a significant development in the European banking sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 12German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany and the EU won’t follow Trump’s lead on Russian diesel, calls for tougher sanctions against MoscowGermany and the European Union do not plan to follow the U.S. example and strike a deal with Russia for diesel supplies, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, according to Der Spiegel.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 12Germany, Italy request ‘emergency brake’ power to stop new EU lawsFriedrich Merz, Giorgia Meloni and Bart de Wever said Brussels must accelerate business simplification efforts.Politico Europe
CYBEROct 12Poland reports arrests of 2 Turkish citizens in Germany in connection with Starlink station fire last monthDW News [en]
POLITICSOct 12Germany: Labor Minister's resignation puts a spotlight on cracks within the governmentFollowing the sudden resignation of Bärbel Bas as Labor Minister and co-chair of the Social Democratic Party, accusations are flying in Chancellor Merz's coalition government.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 12Germany news: Merz says Trump's Russia diesel deal 'out of question' for EuropeChancellor Friedrich Merz has said that Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia would be "out of the question" for Germany and the EU. Meanwhile, the ruling coalition has been rocked by a major resignation.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 12Germany's Wadephul calls new EU sanctions 'unprecedented' blow to RussiaThe European Union has approved its largest-ever sanctions package against Moscow, targeting more than 1,000 entities tied to the military-industrial complex. The move took place in an EU foreign ministers' meeting.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 12Minister’s Resignation Rocks Germany’s CoalitionBaerbel Bas, labour minister and co-leader of the centre-left SPD, cited personal reasons for her resignation, saying she needed time to grieve following the death of her daughter-in-law. The post Minister’s Resignation Rocks Germany’s Coalition appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLDOct 12Germany's women: Ena Mahmutovic makes her case to become Germany's next No.1 goalkeeperGermany's win against Australia saw Ena Mahmutovic excel in goal. The 22-year-old Bayern Munich goalkeeper is considered the successor to Ann-Katrin Berger and is making a name for herself.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 12EU leaders face budget showdown as Germany leads revolt over spending plansAn Irish compromise proposal for the EU’s long-term budget has drawn fire from the net-paying countries over its size and its focus on cutting ‘modern’ priorities. The Commission and MEPs have countered, warning of the risks of a less ambitious, more rigid budget.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 12Germany news: Söder demands CDU supports of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt reveal themselvesBavaria's conservative leader has called on bloc members who voted for an AfD parliamentary speaker to come forward. Meanwhile, the ruling coalition has been rocked by a major resignation. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 12Germany: Bas quits as SPD co-chair amid coalition frictionBärbel Bas has resigned as labor minister and as co-leader of the Social Democrats as tension grows with Chancellor Merz's CDU.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 11Germany finds Ireland's proposal to cut the EU budget draft insufficientKanzler Merz und eine Gruppe von sechs großen Geberländern sehen eine Einigung noch in weiter Ferne.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 11Germany rejects Trump demand, 'fully supports' ZelenskyyGermany's foreign minister has said Berlin is behind Ukraine's president and will keep pressuring Russia to end its war. Meanwhile, Deutsche Bank's CEO warned that political extremism is spooking investors. More on DW.DW News [en]
WORLDOct 11Demographic change: Germany's population is declining, but not everywhereBy 2045, Germany will have more older people, fewer workers, and a smaller population overall. Yet some regions will defy this trend. Their success depends on how much they have to offer.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 11The fall of Germany’s ex-spymasterAugust Hanning is accused of having illegally purchased state secrets for over a decadeFinancial Times
POLITICSOct 10Germany to not change its Russia sanctions policy following US decisionGermany will continue to enforce sanctions against Russia and work with its European partners on further restrictions, despite the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump temporarily easing American sanctions on Russian fuel.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 10Germany warns EU that €159B budget cuts are not enoughFrugal countries said an end-of-year agreement is less likely after Ireland's proposal.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 10Germany sticks to Russia sanctions after Trump diesel dealAfter Washington announced a sanctions pause on Russian diesel, Germany has said it remains committed to pressuring Moscow and supporting Ukraine. More on DW.DW News [en]
MILITARYOct 10Operations Plan Germany: How the Bundeswehr trains for NATO collective defenseHow prepared is Germany for national defense? The answer lies in the Operations Plan Germany. Military exercises such as "Red Storm Charlie" are designed to put these preparations to the test in realistic scenarios.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 10Germany: 87% of suspects with an arrest warrant are foreignersIn Germany, a significant majority of suspects with an arrest warrant are reportedly foreigners, indicating a notable demographic aspect within the country's criminal justice system.thetruthseeker_co_uk · united kingdom
WORLDOct 10'Crashout', 'Ragebait' or 'Peak': Want to know which word is favoured by Germany's youth?The three frontrunners 'Crashout', 'Ragebait' and 'Peak' are in the running to become Germany's youth word of the year 2026, with anglicisms particularly trendy. The winning term will be announced this Saturday at the Frankfurt Book Fair.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 9German Bundestag recognizes Germany’s special historical responsibility to Ukraine for Nazi crimesThe German Bundestag has recognized Germany’s special historical responsibility to Ukraine for the crimes of National Socialism, adopting two motions ahead of the 85th anniversary of the Babyn Yar massacre: one submitted by the governing CDU/CSU and SPD parties, and the other by the opposition Greens.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 9Germany, France, UK, and five other countries reject US sanctions against the ICCEight nations, including Germany and France, criticize US measures against the international court. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to a former judge of the body on a day of diplomatic tensions.Clarín