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Germany Formally Blames Russia for Leipzig Airport Drone Bomb Plot

Germany formally blamed Russia for a foiled drone bomb plot at Leipzig/Halle Airport and closed a Russian consulate in response.

Latin Times · Sep 2

Germany ‘is no longer productive’: Chancellor Merz’s old video criticising work-life balance and four-day week goes viral

A resurfaced video of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz saying Germany is “no longer productive enough” has sparked a fresh debate over working hours, work-life balance and the country’s economic competitiveness. Merz argued that Germany cannot maintain long-term prosperity with a four-day workweek and urged people to work more, while social…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Germany blames Russia for drone attack at Leipzig airport

Government says ‘dangerous behaviour’ is part of effort by Moscow to cause damage with hybrid attacks

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

An upcoming election could produce modern Germany's 1st far-right state governor

An election in eastern Germany on Sunday could produce the first far-right state governor in the country’s post-World War II history

The Independent UK · Aug 31

The Guardian view on the rise of Germany’s AfD: mainstream parties must deliver a bolder response

Editorial: The far right is close to winning a state election for the first time since the second world war. A different economic approach is needed to combat it

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30

EU payers push for cuts but can’t agree on how much as budget talks enter key phase

The EU's frugals gathered in Berlin to push for cuts. But they still cannot agree on how much as European budget talks enter key phase.

Euronews · Aug 27

Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport

Local media report discovery by German investigators after attempted attack on cargo and military logistics hub

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25

Burnham to take Zelenskyy’s pleas for Patriot missiles to Trump – as it happened

UK PM to join delegation of leaders lobbying US president to step up supplies, as Kremlin accuses Burnham of wanting to continue war

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25

EU budget: Costa tests leaders ahead of crunch money talks, eyes year-end deal

Costa begins a four-week tour of EU capitals to gauge leaders’ appetite to compromise on a deal for the bloc’s common budget by year-end.

Euronews · Aug 25

Germany and Italy clash over migrant rescue ships and returns

Berlin and Rome are increasingly at odds over who should rescue migrants in the Mediterranean — and which country should ultimately take responsibility for them. Are private rescue ships offering vital aid or ultimately helping people smugglers?

Euronews · Aug 25