Germany: Far-right AfD rises in the polls
A new opinion poll shows the likely future Chancellor Friedrich Merz from the conservative CDU party losing support even before his government is formed. The populist AfD is cashing in on the dissatisfaction.
Germany's asparagus season shrinking
Fewer seasonal workers, smaller fields — is this once ubitiquitous vegetable releasing its hold on German spring?
German finance minister seeks tariff negotiations with US
German Finance Minister Jörg Kukies expects a "substantial adverse impact" from the new US tariffs, but he stressed that Berlin is seeking "partnership-kind negotiations" with Washington.
Germany shuts down major child sexual abuse image platform
Investigators in southern Germany have said they have dismantled a sprawling pedophile network with close to 2 million users. Scores of suspects were arrested as part of a global swoop.
Germany sees rise in sexual violence and youth offenses
The number of violent crimes in Germany increased in 2024 with a sharp increase in rapes and sexual assaults. A surge in the number of child offenders was also noted, and crimes by foreigners were also up.
Germany goalkeeper Almuth Schult to retire
The Olympic and European champion goalkeeper has called time on an illustrious career. Schult was also a pioneer for mothers returning to professional sport.
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