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How can local German elections affect the war in Ukraine?

The war in Ukraine has dominated the political discussion ahead of three east German state elections in September. Both far-left and far-right parties are demanding negotiations with Russia and the halting of weapons deliveries to Ukraine. Can they affect Germany's foreign policies?

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Scholz visits Meyer Werft shipyard as company struggles to stay afloat

Meyer Werft, one of the world's biggest cruise ship builders, will receive government support to patch up its budget deficit.

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Gamescom 2024 kicks off in Cologne amid industry challenges

Thousands of fans and experts are attending the event to share their love of gaming and get a sneak-peak of new releases, including a new Indiana Jones game.

Business

Deutsche Bank settles 60% of claims in long-running legal dispute

The German lender has been dealing with disgruntled shareholders since its acquisition of Postbank fourteen years ago. Now, it claims to have made "significant progress".

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Business

German energy firms gridlocked after state U-turn on buy-in plans

The state has abandoned plans to buy part of TenneT, which operates Germany's biggest power grid network. The U-turn has spooked energy firms EnBW and RWE.

Business

Possible drug shortages in Germany as China tightens espionage laws

Several German states have suspended trips by their quality-control inspectors to Chinese pharmaceutical companies over tightened espionage laws.

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German army to base 5,000 soldiers near Lithuania-Belarus border

A new camp for the German brigade is being built in Rūdninkai, a few kilometres south of the capital Vilnius.

Business

Porsche moves in with deal to help stalling German battery maker Varta

Porsche's decision to support Varta will allow the luxury car maker to have access to high-performance batteries for its hybrid and electric cars.

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German Left leaders step down following difficult election results

The party is hoping for a breath of fresh air ahead of upcoming state elections in eastern Germany.

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German MPs warn reducing Ukraine aid could send 'fatal signal'

A letter from the finance minister has raised concerns about how long and how robustly Germany will continue to support Ukraine in the face of Russia's invasion.

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At least 23 injured in Ferris wheel fire at Leipzig festival

A police spokesperson said an investigation into the cause of the fires is ongoing and that criminal investigators are on the scene.

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Polish PM Donald Tusk suggests Nord Stream patrons should 'keep quiet'

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk was reacting to media reports that have revived questions about who blew up the Nord Stream pipelines in 2022.

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Germany’s former Grafenrheinfeld nuclear power plant demolished

Construction of the Grafenrheinfeld NPP in the southern state of Bavaria began in 1975 with the plant beginning commercial operations in 1982. It was Germany's oldest nuclear power plant but was closed in 2015 as part of the government's policy to transition away from nuclear power.

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German town fears water contamination in army base sabotage case

Initial tests have shown no proof of water contamination, but residents of Mechernich have been told to boil any water before consuming it and stock up on bottled water.

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Royal Jewels stolen in Green Vault heist back on display in Dresden

The 18th-century royal jewellery is back on public view for the first time since being stolen by a criminal gang in 2019.

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Germans fight climate change on their balconie

The price of electricity in Germany has shot up since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, leaving residents to source cheaper alternatives.

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Climate activists glue themselves to runways at four German airports

The group wants Germany and other governments to sign a Fossil Fuel Treaty.

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Sun-powered beer: Berlin brewery gets creative with no-waste approach

This Berlin brewery's innovative take on sustainability has seen it use rooftop solar panels to fuel its beermaking, feed spent grain to local cows and sell its beer in tins.

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Severe thunderstorms and flooding hit Germany and Belgium

The extreme weather follows soaring temperatures in both countries, with Germany's Rhineland-Palatinate region reaching 36.5C.

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Germany seeks arrest for Nord Stream blasts, reports claim

Prosecutors have declined to comment on the investigation, which concerns explosions that damaged the pipelines built to bring Russian gas to Germany.