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Deutsche Welle

December 16, 2025 • 4 weeks ago

Germany's Auto Heartlands Face Economic Meltdown as Car Crisis Deepens

Germany's wealthiest automotive regions are experiencing unprecedented financial strain as the car industry crisis threatens economic stability and residents' livelihoods.

#Germany #automotive-industry #economic-crisis

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Deutsche Welle

December 16, 2025 • 1 month ago

Munich Car Ramming Trial Begins as German Automakers Win EU Break

Afghan national faces murder charges in Munich court for February car ramming attack, while German carmakers secure major emissions concessions in Brussels.

#Germany #terrorism #automotive

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Deutsche Welle

December 16, 2025 • 1 month ago

German Authorities Foil Christmas Market Terror Plot in Bavaria

Five men arrested in southern Germany for allegedly planning an Islamist attack on Christmas market. Munich prosecutors confirm suspects were in advanced planning stages.

#Germany #terrorism #counterterrorism

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Deutsche Welle

December 15, 2025 • 1 month ago

Major Oil Spill in Germany Raises Infrastructure Security Concerns

A significant pipeline rupture in Brandenburg has triggered environmental warnings and highlighted vulnerabilities in Germany's critical energy infrastructure.

#Germany #energy security #infrastructure

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The Guardian

December 15, 2025 • 1 month ago

Germany Abandons Afghan Allies: 640 Promised Sanctuary Denied

Germany's new conservative government under Friedrich Merz breaks predecessor's promise, leaving 640 Afghans in Pakistan without sanctuary despite military service.

#Germany #Afghanistan #migration

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Deutsche Welle

December 15, 2025 • 1 month ago

Activists Install Murdered Politician Statue at CDU HQ, Anger Merz

Political artists place Walter Lübcke memorial at CDU headquarters, sparking tension with Chancellor Merz while highlighting far-right extremism concerns.

#Germany #far-right extremism #CDU

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Deutsche Welle

December 14, 2025 • 1 month ago

Germany's Housing Market Faces Widespread Racism Crisis Study Reveals

New research exposes systematic discrimination against Black and Muslim residents in Germany's real estate sector. Foreign names trigger fewer apartment viewing opportunities, highlighting deep-rooted prejudice.

#Germany #housing discrimination #racism

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BBC

December 14, 2025 • 1 month ago

Young Germans Resist New Military Service Plans Amid Ukraine Crisis

German youth launch protests against government plans for voluntary military service expansion following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

#Germany #military-service #Ukraine-war

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BBC

December 14, 2025 • 1 month ago

German Youth Resist Military Service Plans Amid Defense Reforms

Young Germans stage protests against new voluntary military service proposals as Berlin seeks to strengthen national defense capabilities following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

#Germany #military-service #NATO

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Deutsche Welle

December 13, 2025 • 1 month ago

Systemic Housing Discrimination Exposes Deep Racial Divide in Germany

New research reveals widespread discrimination against Black and Muslim residents in Germany's housing market, highlighting deeper integration challenges facing Europe's largest economy.

#Germany #housing discrimination #racism

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Deutsche Welle

December 12, 2025 • 1 month ago

Berlin Hosts Key Ukraine Summit as Turkey Proposes Ceasefire Plan

German Chancellor Merz convenes crucial talks with Zelenskyy and NATO allies in Berlin while Turkey's Erdogan presents limited ceasefire proposal to Putin.

#Ukraine #Germany #NATO

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Deutsche Welle

December 12, 2025 • 1 month ago

Germany Crime Data: Foreign Nationals Account for 35% of Suspects

New German federal police data reveals foreign nationals comprised 35.4% of criminal suspects in 2024, with temporary migrants representing 8.8% of cases.

#Germany #immigration #crime statistics

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