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BND Chief Seeks to Make Service Germany’s First Line of Defense

A chancellery draft signals a shift toward offensive powers for the foreign intelligence service.

Russian Envoy in Prague Rejects Czech Protest Over Drone-Supplier Target List

Django Asül’s Maibockanstich Roast Doubles as Bavarian Warning to Munich’s Next Mayor

Junge Union Leader Urges Return of Conscription in 2027

Lufthansa Pilots Call Two-Day Strike for Monday and Tuesday

Munich Opens Trial of Three Alleged 'Kaiserreichsgruppe' Supporters Over Coup Plot

CDU Ousts SPD in Rhineland-Palatinate as AfD Reaches Record 20% in West

Germany Sets Seven Senior Ambassador Moves for Cabinet Review

Germany Steps Up Direct Deportations to Afghanistan Using New Handover Mechanism

Germany Carries Out First Deportation to Syria Since 2011

Bundestag Approves Military Service Overhaul as Student Protests Sweep German Cities

German Industry Chief Says Economy in ‘Free Fall’ as Output Slides Again

Erdogan Presses Germany on Gaza, Accuses Israel of Genocide During Ankara Visit

Germany Holds Direct Kabul Talks With Taliban on Deporting Convicted Afghans

Merz Hits Record Low in New INSA/Bild Poll as Coalition Support Slumps

Germany Elevates Japan Partnership as Wadephul Warns on Sea Lanes, China’s Support for Russia

Chrupalla Challenges Merz and Outlines AfD’s Solo Governance in ZDF Interview

Germany Expels 81 Convicted Afghans to Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan

Coalition Divided Over Reinstating Conscription to Address Bundeswehr Shortfall

Baerbock Urges Continued German Military Support for Ukraine Amid Budget Dispute