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Which European countries draft women, and why Germany doesn't

Germany is planning to bring back a form of military service — but only men are required to sign up. Amid misinformation about the measure online, here's why and how unusual Germany's revived military service is.

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Fact check: Is Germany really rushing its naturalisation process?

Narratives online have abounded since the summer about how easy it is to naturalise as a German citizen. The Cube unpacks some of these claims.

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Snipers in the metro: German army runs urban warfare drills in Berlin

German military forces began a five-day urban warfare training exercise in Berlin, focusing on rapid deployment and protection of critical infrastructure in a landmark event.

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Social benefits: Which EU countries spend the most?

With pensions, social housing, unemployment benefits, medical care, and disability support, Europe has among the best social protections in the world. But which EU countries are the most generous when it comes to public spending?

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Germany

Germany lifts military equipment export restrictions on Israel

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in August that Berlin would not authorise any exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza "until further notice".

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Sheep herds move through German cities for winter pastures

Around 600 sheep moved through downtown Nuremberg on Sunday as part of an annual tradition marking their journey to winter pastures.

USA

US designates four European 'Antifa' groups as terrorist organisations

The US State Department labelled four European far-left groups as terrorist organisations, including Germany's Antifa Ost and Italy's International Revolutionary Front.

Germany

In the Taliban's shadow: Why Germany failed to help all local hires

Halima worked for the German Air Force in Afghanistan. Today, she lives in fear of the Taliban and has received no response from Berlin.

Business

Google bets €5.5 billion on Germany’s AI future

The tech giant is making its biggest European investment yet and ensuring it dominates AI-related technologies in the continent's biggest economy.

World News

Germany close to reaching agreement on new military service law

In ten years, Germany wants to increase the number of service members in the Bundeswehr; the question of how to do this is another, with the SPD and CDU/CSU divided about the details.

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Zugspitze: Golden cross removed from Germany’s highest peak

Germany's highest peak, the Zugspitze, has temporarily lost its famous gilded summit cross for restoration after visitors covered it with stickers.

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Mainz celebrates start of carnival season with costumes and tradition

The carnival season began in Mainz, Germany, at 11:11 a.m. with “Helau” shouts at Schillerplatz.

Business

Billions at stake: Chancellor Merz backs European patriotism for steel

If German steel production moves abroad, researchers warn this could result in a loss of up to €50 billion per year in value added.

Business

Germany fines JPMorgan €45 million for anti-money-laundering failings

Germany’s financial watchdog BaFin has imposed a record fine on JPMorgan for systemic failings in its anti-money-laundering controls.

Germany

German police detain man over painting swastikas on cars in own blood

The swastika is illegal in Germany and is considered a symbol of hate that evokes the horrors of Nazi Germany and the trauma of the Holocaust.

Germany

Germany cracks down on Muslim groups viewed as threats to public order

The Interior Ministry said Muslim Interaktiv represented a threat to the country's constitutional order by promoting antisemitism and discrimination against women and sexual minorities.

Culture news

Putin awards Order of Friendship award to German pianist Justus Frantz

Pianist and composer Justus Frantz has regularly divided opinion in Germany's classical music world over his close relationship with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Now he's set disapproving tongues wagging again within the industry by accepting Moscow's Order of Friendship award.

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No, picture of heavily guarded German Christmas market isn't real

Misinformation about the festive season has already begun, particularly regarding the alleged closure of German Christmas markets.

Economy

Germany's heating bills have tripled since start of war in Ukraine

Germany has faced a significant increase in heating costs since 2021, after deciding to end its reliance on Russia as a key energy supplier over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Art

German exhibition invites visitors to 'nose' history through smell

A new sensory exhibition in Germany is inviting visitors to experience 81 scents across 37 galleries, bringing art and culture to life in a unique way.

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