In the first half of 2026, nearly 9,300 people voluntarily left Germany, according to a report by the Funke Mediengruppe – about 26 percent more than in the same period last year.
Six people were killed and four injured in Ukrainian missile attacks on Russia's Belgorod region overnight, the region's acting governor said on Monday.
Economist Veronika Grimm has dismissed the Left party's expropriation plans as an illusion and sharply criticized the reform policies of the black-red federal government. She warned of pressure on Germany's creditworthiness.
The DAX starts the new week on an optimistic note, as easing inflation concerns and a strong earnings season drive the index. According to Tagesschau, the DAX is expected to open 0.2 percent higher at 26,495 points before Xetra trading begins.
The Spanish exclave of Ceuta breathed a sigh of relief over the weekend as the feared influx of more migrants from Morocco failed to materialize. Security measures had been significantly increased after dozens of people drowned at the end of July trying to reach the enclave.
BSW founder Sahra Wagenknecht has again challenged Thuringia's AfD leader Björn Höcke to a public debate about a non-partisan minister-president. In a video message on X, she proposed a live duel without prepared speeches.
Russia has again attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with missiles, also hitting other parts of the country. At least 16 people were killed in the mutual attacks.
At least seven people were killed in Russia in what Moscow says was the largest Ukrainian attack of the year. According to the BBC, around 822 drones were used, about 600 of them against Moscow.
Moscow's mayor says about 600 drones were fired at the Russian capital region overnight, with air defenses destroying 201 of them.
The 79th Locarno Film Festival concluded with an awards ceremony that put German cinema in the spotlight. Culture Minister of State Wolfram Weimer praised the artistic achievements and successes of German productions.
Hundreds of thousands celebrated at the Berlin techno parade 'Rave the Planet' in the Tiergarten on Saturday. The event took place under heightened security measures after an attack on the CSD three weeks ago.
In the night of August 16, Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv. There were injuries and a large fire at the book market near Pochaina.
Moscow's mayor says Russian air defenses intercepted most of the drones, with 201 destroyed over the capital region. Three people were injured.
Ukraine's Defense Ministry says Russian forces suffered their heaviest monthly losses in July, with a record number of vehicles destroyed. Kyiv also claims to have liberated 745 square kilometers in the south.
Berlin's SPD top candidate Steffen Krach has called on his party's federal leadership to change course. In an interview with Deutschlandfunk, he sharply criticized the planned cuts to housing benefit.
Berlin's acting SPD leader Steffen Krach has criticized the reform plans of the black-red federal government as unbalanced and called for a change of course. In an interview with Deutschlandfunk, Krach said that if 80 percent of Germans reject the plans, one cannot claim everything is right.
Inflation remains the biggest concern for people in Germany. By failing to address it, the Union and SPD are repeating a cardinal mistake of the failed traffic-light coalition.
With the Rhine at record lows near Kaub, the Deutsche Bahn is bringing retired freight wagons back into service to shift more cargo onto rail.
Poland will not lift its unilateral ban on Ukrainian grain imports despite pressure from the European Commission, Agriculture Minister Stefan Krajewski has said.
Russian prosecutors are seeking twelve years and one month in prison for Lev Schlosberg, accusing the war opponent of discrediting the army.
The German government has no reliable figures on how long children and adolescents must wait for a therapy place. This is according to a response to a parliamentary question from the Left Party, which Spiegel has seen.
Moscow has turned down Ankara's plan for a truce in the Black Sea, with the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman saying Russia is not ready to accept "half measures."
After Russian air strikes overnight, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian missiles, bombs, and drones could be stopped already in the production phase. According to Ukrinform, three people were killed and at least 16 injured in the attacks.
Deutsche Bahn is taking legal action against a decision by the Federal Network Agency that would force it to give competitors more space on busy long-distance routes. The agency ruled in July that the state-owned company must free up more capacity for rivals on heavily used lines.
A Russian oil refinery more than 1,300 kilometers from Ukraine has been completely shut down after a Ukrainian drone strike. Repairs could take up to six months, according to the regional governor.
The Bundesrat considers itself well prepared for the case of an AfD-led state government in Saxony-Anhalt. That said Bundesrat President Andreas Bovenschulte (SPD).
The German government's reform plans for pensions and taxes convince only part of the population. According to an Ipsos survey, only six percent see the proposals as clear steps in the right direction, while 38 percent consider them wrong.
Ihor Volobuyev, a former top manager at Russian energy giant Gazprom, joined the Ukrainian army after Russia's full-scale invasion and now serves as a public face of the Russian underground movement 'Black Spark', which cooperates with Ukraine's military.
The Ukrainian military will no longer disclose the number of Russian missiles launched and intercepted in its daily morning reports, according to Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat.
At the MDR election arena for the 2026 state election in Saxony-Anhalt, the top candidates answered questions from citizens on Wednesday. Topics included the firewall against the AfD, inclusion, and the shortage of skilled workers.
After massive drone attacks, Sevastopol in Crimea is without electricity, and Ukraine reports heavy damage to the Russian naval base in Novorossiysk. Four Russian warships were hit.
On Ukraine's Youth Day, President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the government to prioritize youth policy, saying the new Cabinet must give young people concrete reasons to stay and build their futures in the country.
The CDU lawmaker Catarina dos Santos-Wintz is set to become the new First Parliamentary Manager of the Union faction. Thorsten Frei has proposed the 32-year-old lawyer as successor to Steffen Bilger.
The German railway company Deutsche Bahn has offered support to keep supply chains running during low water levels. This was announced at a meeting of Federal Transport Minister Steffen Bilger with his state counterparts.
Switzerland has again expanded its sanctions against Russia, following the latest decisions of the European Union (EU). The measures target nine individuals and 45 organizations, including representatives of the Russian industry and defense sector.
The travel group TUI earned significantly less than expected in the third quarter due to the Iran war and weak economy. According to Tagesschau, adjusted operating profit fell by 27 percent to 234 million euros from April to June.
After a security scare, Donald Trump was secretly moved to a different aircraft while a passenger plane carrying staff and press flew as a decoy. Democrats are now calling for a congressional briefing, as The Guardian reports.
The Gelsenkirchen Administrative Court has upheld the deportation ban for a seriously ill 74-year-old former PKK functionary. The court sees a continued risk of torture upon return to Turkey, as Die Zeit reports.
The federal cabinet has approved a reform that, for the first time, allows the BND and the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution to carry out covert operations in clearly defined cases.
The German cabinet has approved a reform package of more than 700 pages, granting domestic and foreign intelligence services greater powers to counter hybrid threats. As Deutsche Welle reports, the reform also draws criticism.