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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to hold a vote of confidence on December 16, paving the way for potential new elections in February.

German authorities have arrested a 17-year-old German-Turkish teenager who was reportedly planning to drive a truck into a Christmas market. The arrest apparently prevented a terrorist attack in the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein, German media reported.

A former member of the Red Army Faction (RAF) has been charged with thirteen robberies and one attempted murder in Germany.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has stated that he is willing to request a parliamentary vote of confidence later this year, paving the way for early elections in Germany.

Authorities in Berlin demand strict consequences for those who attacked Jewish youth footballers in the German capital.

The legacy of the Berlin Wall still affects the thoughts and lives of East Germans 35 years after its fall. Discussions continue about the impact of the wall and the disparities between East and West Germany.

Germany, once a powerhouse in Europe, is facing a myriad of challenges that are impacting its economy, social fabric, and political landscape. This article delves into the various issues plaguing the country.

Two ministers in the German cabinet are set to take on broader responsibilities as a result of the government crisis, replacing departing ministers from the liberal FDP party.

German Minister of Transport, Volker Wissing, announces decision to leave his party FDP in order to remain in the cabinet following party's split with the coalition.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has dismissed liberal Finance Minister Christian Lindner amid growing tensions within the ruling coalition.

The German Alternative for Germany (AfD) party announces it will cut ties with members who were recently arrested for allegedly planning to secede the state of Saxony from Germany.

NATO Chief Rutte issued a warning during his visit to Germany, stressing that the frontline in Ukraine is shifting towards Western Europe. He also called on allies to increase defense spending.

Greek authorities suspect that the female suspect of the apartment explosion in Athens has fled to the Netherlands. The case involves a group of individuals with connections dating back to their time at the Polytechnic University.

German police have counted 13 percent fewer illegal border crossings in the first weeks since the introduction of permanent border controls. Some borders have been subject to random checks for a while, but since September 16, controls have been in place at all neighboring countries.

Sahra Wagenknecht, a prominent figure in East Germany's leftist populists, demands no weapons for Ukraine, no sanctions against Russia, and no American missiles for protection.

A new variant of mpox, clade Ib, has been reported in Germany for the first time, originating from African countries. The RKI confirmed the infection occurred abroad.

German police have arrested a man from Libya suspected of planning an attack with weapons or explosives on the Israeli embassy in Berlin. The man allegedly has ties to Islamic State.

German intelligence services have raised alarms in Berlin about the threat posed by Russia, with a focus on NATO's vulnerability and defensive capacity.

German intelligence services revealed on Monday in parliament that a plane almost crashed earlier this year in Germany due to Russian sabotage.

A former Stasi officer has been sentenced to ten years in prison for a murder in 1974. He was found guilty of shooting a Polish man at a border crossing between East and West Germany in Berlin.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk calls for control over borders to ensure security and minimize illegal migration in Poland.

Egon Krenz, the last leader of East Germany, remains unchanged in his pro-Russian beliefs since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Despite some former colleagues expressing regret for the dictatorship, Krenz is unapologetic and continues to find support among seniors.

Former high-ranking German intelligence officer brings attention to Russia's hybrid warfare against Germany, involving sabotage, espionage, and propaganda.

German police dismantled a pro-Palestinian protest camp in Dortmund over concerns that Greta Thunberg was heading there, potentially attracting too much attention. The camp, present for months, had only seven people at the time of the police intervention.

The new French Prime Minister Michel Barnier aims to tighten border controls to combat illegal immigration and cross-border crime.

The German police have registered nearly 2500 illegal border crossings in the past two weeks.

The recent state elections in Germany have raised questions about the rising popularity of radical right-wing parties among the youth in East Germany.

German border controls in September resulted in the arrest of almost a thousand illegal migrants and criminals. The director of the police union stated that the controls are functioning effectively.

The German state of Brandenburg is set to elect a new regional parliament with a close contest between the right-wing nationalist party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) and the Social Democrats (SPD) of Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

The mayor of Munich opens the Bavarian Oktoberfest with a ceremony in which the first beer barrel is tapped. The festival, known for its safety measures, welcomes millions of visitors who wear traditional Bavarian attire.