Key leaders from Germany’s CDU and SPD convened in Münster for crucial discussions on upcoming legislative priorities, including a contentious pension reform proposal. Senior members of the Bundestag from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Social Democratic Party (SPD) embarked…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, alongside leaders from five EU countries, is demanding significant reductions to the proposed 2028-2034 EU budget, citing its financial impracticality amid calls for economic realism. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has joined forces with heads of government…
A major police operation is underway after two people were killed in a violent attack at a school in Gosen-Neu Zittau, near Berlin. Authorities have detained a suspect, and investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the attack. Authorities…
Germany and five other EU donor nations are urging significant reductions to the European Commission’s proposed budget, citing the need for financial moderation in challenging economic times. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, alongside leaders from Denmark, Finland, Austria, the Netherlands, and…
The United States has distributed a questionnaire to NATO allies, seeking input on a new defense strategy that would see European members take on a larger role in the alliance’s conventional operations as Washington refocuses its military resources. The US…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has joined forces with leaders from five other EU countries to demand significant cuts to the European Commission’s proposed long-term budget, calling it unaffordable in the current economic climate. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, alongside the leaders…
A devastating flash flood, believed to have been triggered by a glacier collapse, tore through Nepal’s mountainous regions, leaving more than 360 dead and over 1,300 missing. Rescue teams face immense challenges as fears of further flooding loom. The violent…
Strategic Policy Paper Today’s world has witnessed rapid technological advancements and increased online connectedness and engagement. While these developments have bolstered the global economy and created opportunities for new connections, learning, and innovation, this accessibility and expanded reach have also…
In-depth academic study The subproject of the Leibniz Institute for Global and Regional Studies (GIGA) explores how international events and foreign policy developments impact political attitudes in Germany. The focus lies on examining whether and how international crises, conflicts, or…
In-depth Academic Study This chapter sheds light on serious ethical challenges associated with conducting digital research on the far-right spectrum, which encompasses a broad array of actors positioned further to the right than what is generally considered mainstream right. These…
