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The newest Programme for International Student Assessment reveals that German pupils performed worse than ever in reading, mathematics and science. The education minister called the results alarming and urged urgent reforms.
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A major cyberattack on the Lichtenberg district of Berlin has raised serious concerns about IT security and the role of a US‑based contractor commissioned by the state Senate. The contractor’s refusal to grant access to its systems has sparked political and public debate.
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Volkswagen's supervisory board has signed off on a sweeping plan that will slash 50,000 jobs and retire half of its model range by 2030, while earmarking €135 billion for future investment. The move triggers fierce union opposition and raises questions about the fate of the Seat brand.
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Large forest fires in Germany's Hohen Venn and Hüttigweiler regions are being contained amid dry, hot conditions, while a historic Belgian wildfire spreads toward the German frontier. Authorities on both sides of the border have mobilised hundreds of firefighters and requested European air support, underscoring growing climate‑driven risks.
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Alternative for Germany (AfD) figure Björn Höcke has put forward former Left Party deputy Sahra Wagenknecht as his preferred candidate for Thuringia’s Minister‑President. The proposal comes amid fragile coalition talks in the eastern state and raises questions about far‑right influence in German regional politics.
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German politician Mario Voigt has initiated legal action following the permanent revocation of his doctoral title. This development marks a significant turn in a high-profile academic integrity case that has garnered considerable national attention.
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The mayor of the Saxon town of Freiberg, Philipp Preißler, has been prohibited from performing his duties following a violent disturbance at a hotel in Leipzig. Authorities say the decision aims to preserve public order and maintain confidence in local governance.
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A drone carrying explosives was found near a runway at Leipzig airport in Germany, prompting a security meeting and investigation. Russia has denied any involvement in the incident, dismissing it as a 'fabricated provocation'.
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A new survey shows the far‑right Alternative for Germany (AfD) widening its advantage over the ruling CDU/CSU coalition, reaching a level of support not seen since the Laschet government. Analysts link the shift to voter fatigue with the centre‑right and broader economic concerns.
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Germany's Social Democratic Party is under intense pressure as polls suggest a steep decline before the upcoming state election. Party leaders Bas and Klingbeil are confronting internal calls for change amid fears of a historic defeat.
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Germany's largest LGBTQ+ parade proceeds in Hamburg despite intelligence reports naming 410 potential Islamist attackers. Authorities have bolstered security while the Social Democrats push for constitutional anti‑discrimination guarantees.
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The Federal Constitutional Court ruled that Germany cannot revoke its Afghan refugee resettlement commitments en masse, ordering individual case assessments. The decision forces the government to rethink its approach to the Afghan migration programme.