Germany resumed deportations to Afghanistan on Friday, Aug. 30, marking a significant shift in its migration policy. This decision comes nearly three years after deportation to Afghanistan stopped due to safety concerns following the Taliban’s return to power in 2021. The flight carried 28 Afghan nationals, individuals German authorities identified as convicted criminals, from Leipzig…

A deadly knife attack in Germany has reignited debates over immigration and asylum laws just ahead of key elections, putting pressure on political leaders to act swiftly. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has vowed to toughen deportation laws and crack down on knife regulations following the attack. A Syrian national, suspected of being an Islamic extremist,…

German authorities are investigating possible sabotage at a military base after an apparent attempt was made to contaminate drinking water at the Bundeswehr base in Cologne-Wahn. On Wednesday, Aug. 14, a guard at the base discovered a hole in the fence near the water processing plant, prompting a search of the premises. No trespassers were…

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is known for saber-rattling, said he’ll deploy nuclear capable missiles if the United States stations hypersonic and long-range weapons in Germany. At the NATO summit in July, the U.S. and Germany announced the American military will deploy weapons capable of hitting Russian territory to Germany starting in 2026. A joint…

Following the disruption of its natural gas supplies from Russia due to geopolitical tensions, Germany is increasingly relying on China to meet its power needs. This partnership has quickly made China one of the most important markets for keeping the German economy running. For years, Germany heavily depended on Russian natural gas imports to sustain…

President Joe Biden joined other world leaders and World War II veterans in Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. And Israel strikes a school in Gaza it says was the location of a Hamas compound as local officials say dozens have been killed. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, June 6,…

Thousands of farmers in Germany began a nationwide weeklong protest on Jan. 8, expressing their discontent with government cuts to agricultural subsidies. The demonstrations escalated as farmers, opposing the elimination of diesel tax breaks, blocked highways and city roads, leading to widespread traffic disruptions throughout the country. Reinhard Jung, a spokesperson for the Free Farmers,…

Deutsche Bank is the latest financial institution to face significant pressure in March 2023, as its share price has fallen around 25% over the past month as of Friday, March 24. The harsh spotlight on Germany’s largest bank comes as the cost to insure the bank’s debt against default spiked to multi-year highs on Friday,…

A renewed Russian offensive is putting greater pressure on Germany to supply Ukraine with its heavy battle tanks. So far, Berlin has resisted sending its Leopard 2 tanks amid concerns such a move will more directly involve them in the war. The recent resignation of Germany’s Defence Minster, Christine Lambrecht, might signal a policy reversal…

As Ukraine approached four months of fighting back Russia’s latest invasion, leaders in Europe and the United States continued pledging military support. The European support Thursday came in the form of a visit to Ukraine from the leaders of four European countries: French President Emmanuel Macron; Italian Premier Mario Draghi; German Chancellor Olaf Scholz; and…