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German law enforcement authorities have arrested five young men suspected of planning a series of alleged contract killings in Frankfurt, preventing what investigators believe could have escalated into multiple targeted murders. The operation, carried out last Friday in Frankfurt, the largest city in the state of Hesse, was announced jointly......
UniCredit has secured a 17.6% ownership stake in Commerzbank, according to newly released data, marking the latest step in the Italian lender's strategic investment in its German rival following a closely watched takeover attempt. The development comes after UniCredit pursued a months-long effort to increase its presence in Commerzbank,......
A Czech appeals court has upheld the extradition of German far-right activist Marla-Svenja Liebich to Germany, where the individual is expected to serve a prison sentence linked to previous convictions for incitement to racial hatred and defamation. The decision, delivered on Tuesday, confirms an earlier ruling by Czech authorities regarding......
German defence manufacturer Diehl Defence is developing a new long-range version of its IRIS-T air defence system that could reduce the need for the limited supply of Patriot interceptor missiles, according to the company's chief executive. Speaking during a presentation of the Diehl industrial group's 2025 financial results, CEO......
U.S. defence giant Lockheed Martin and German defence company Rheinmetall have signed an agreement to jointly produce ATACMS missiles in Germany, marking the first planned manufacturing of the short-range ballistic missile system outside the United States. The two companies announced on Tuesday that they had signed a memorandum of understanding......
A potential decision by Canada to purchase submarines from Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) would represent more than a defense procurement, according to a senior German government official, who said such an agreement could lay the foundation for decades of closer strategic cooperation between Ottawa and Europe. The comments......
Germany is preparing a significant expansion in public borrowing, with the federal cabinet expected to approve a draft 2027 budget featuring more than €203 billion in new debt, according to government sources cited in Berlin. The proposal reflects a sharp increase in state spending driven by defence commitments, infrastructure investment,......
German automotive supplier Continental AG has agreed to sell its ContiTech division to private equity firm Lone Star Funds in a transaction valued at approximately €4.6 billion, marking a major step in the group’s strategy to refocus on its core tyre business. The deal underscores ongoing restructuring within Europe’s automotive......
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in the eastern German city of Erfurt on Saturday in an attempt to disrupt the annual congress of the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD), prompting a large-scale police operation and widespread transport disruptions. Authorities deployed heavy security across the city as activists blocked major......
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in the German city of Erfurt on Saturday to protest against the far-right political party Alternative for Germany (AfD) as it launched its annual two-day conference amid growing political momentum ahead of crucial regional elections. The demonstrations brought together trade union members, civil society......
Germany's draft federal budget for 2027 projects borrowing of more than €203 billion, reflecting the country's continued departure from its long-standing fiscal restraint as it prioritizes economic recovery, infrastructure modernization and national security. According to the draft budget, total borrowing will exceed the €196.5......
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended Germany’s record on military spending after criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, insisting that Berlin has made substantial progress in strengthening its armed forces and should not hesitate to highlight those efforts. The remarks come just days before NATO leaders convene in Ankara,......
Germany’s national football team has entered a period of uncertainty after head coach Julian Nagelsmann stepped down following the country’s early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the German Football Association confirmed on Friday. The decision comes after internal discussions between Nagelsmann and senior officials at the......
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