German and Portuguese police are to begin a new search for the missing Madeleine McCann – who disappeared on holiday in Portugal when she was three years old in 2007. The search will cover the municipality of Lagos, which sits next to Praia da Luz, the town in the Algarve where she went missing nearly two decades ago. Portuguese police confirmed on Monday that they were carrying out the search between 2-6 June on warrants issued by German prosecutors.
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Germany has experienced a dramatic 40% rise in politically motivated crime, driven largely by extreme far-right violence targeting migrants, activists, and politicians.
Luxembourg’s Xavier Bettel and Finland’s Elina Valtonen expressed optimism about Johann Wadephul’s appointment, highlighting a government capable of action in Germany.
Holocaust survivor Mala Tribich emphasizes the responsibility of individuals to prevent a recurrence of atrocities similar to those witnessed during the Second World War, particularly in light of the liberation of Bergen-Belsen 80 years ago.
Merz’s CDU and its Bavarian sister party the Christian Social Union (CSU) have struck a coalition deal with the SPD to form a new government. The coalition agreement came after the CDU came in first place in snap German elections in February.
Germany’s leadership in Europe has weakened following Angela Merkel’s retirement, leaving Olaf Scholz’s government operating as a caretaker amid crises, including economic pressures and geopolitical tensions.
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Amid all the chaos in the world, it’s important to remind yourself there are plenty of great things happening, too. This week we’re looking at the great efforts in Germany in turning sewage into shipping fuel.
Volkswagen and BMW have reported booming sales in the United States as Donald Trump is set to announce a new wave of US tariffs on non-American goods.
The German Bundestag approved a €500 billion fund to boost defense and infrastructure spending, marking a significant shift from the country’s traditional fiscal conservatism. The legislation proposes easing Germany’s strict debt rules, allowing increased borrowing to enhance military capabilities and stimulate economic growth.
Germany’s Bundestag is poised to vote on a significant fiscal package that proposes amendments to longstanding debt policies, aiming to facilitate increased defence spending and establish a €500 billion infrastructure and climate fund.
The vote is seen as a response to Russia’s advances in Ukraine as the United States makes clear Europe can no longer rely on US protection from Russia.
Supporters of lifting the debt restrictions to boost defence spending say it’s essential for European security but there is also opposition. The decision could influence broader European defence initiatives, like the EU’s proposed €800 billion ReArm Europe fund.
Germany is assessing whether recent detentions of its citizens in the US indicate a shift in American immigration policy or if they are isolated incidents.
Five Germans have been jailed for plotting to overthrow the government and kidnap the country’s health minister. Sentences range from 5 to eight years.
German Court Sentences Kotka Politician Riku Pirinen Kotka’s former politician, Riku Pirinen, was given a one-year conditional prison sentence after the Frankfurt am Main District…
An aircraft crashes in Germany and a man has died after a small aircraft crashed in western Germany’s Sauerland region, according to German police said…
Car hits carnival crowd in Mannheim leaving two people dead and at least 25 injured. The car raced through the city and hit a crowd…
Car ploughs into German crowd in yet another attack A car has ploughed into a crowd of people in the city centre of Mannheim, western…
German police probe arson attack linked to Tesla plant in Berlin – assumed political motive German police said on they are investigating an ” arson…
The Conservative CDU won the 2025 German Federal Election on Sunday with the outgoing Chancellor’s party suffering its worst loss and the far-right party AfD…
Friedrich Merz Germany 2025: Winner Merz weighing up coalition options after ruling out AfD partership The Conservative CDU won the 2025 German Federal Election and…
Germany 2025 political race: Winner Friedrick Merz calls for independence from the United States The Germany 2025 political race has been won. Conservative CDU party…
The CDU candidate Friedrich Merz declares victory in the 2025 German elections. After the first exit polls, the centre-right CDU’s Friedrich Merz has come out…
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