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- Ulrich Siegmund aims for minister-president position in Saxony-Anhalt
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Ulrich Siegmund, co-chair of the AfD parliamentary group in Saxony-Anhalt, aims for the role of minister-president in the upcoming 2026 state election. Known for his compelling social media presence and community engagement, Siegmund advocates for restrictive migration policies and challenges the classification of his party as extremist.
Germany plans to implement a “protective shield” against sabotage, following an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt emphasised the need for enhanced security measures, including a “Cyberdome” for intercepting digital threats and expanded drone defence capabilities in key cities.
Dozens of masked protesters gathered at the Port of Dover on Saturday, prompting a police response to the “public order incident.” Port operations have since normalised, though P&O Ferries reported delays of up to an hour. No arrests were made, and traffic is now flowing freely.
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Donald Trump announces 30% tariff on imports from EU, after a failed push to get Ursula von der Leyen removed form the UE commission.
His tariffs wil ignite a trade war.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence motion in the European Parliament on 10 July, with only 175 MEPs in support, compared to 360 against and 18 abstaining.
Ursula von der Leyen has defied her critics by comfortably surviving a no-confidence vote, with an overwhelming number of European Union legislators rejecting a censure motion against her.
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