https://english.alahednews.news/nicons/rsslogo.png https://english.alahednews.news/ Alahednews https://english.alahednews.news/ Alahednews German Fuel Discount Offers Limited Relief as Energy Costs Soar ’It’s just a drop in the ocean,’ Andrea Hoecker, a 33-year-old public relations worker, told AFP at a petrol station in Frankfurt. https://english.alahednews.news/88744/528 German SPD Calls for Review of Potential AfD Ban Amid Polling Gains The call comes as the right-wing party leads national polls, with support more than twice that of the SPD. https://english.alahednews.news/88721/528 Germany’s Breuer Tapped to Lead NATO Military Committee Breuer oversaw the Bundeswehr’s buildup as Berlin seeks to create Europe’s strongest conventional military https://english.alahednews.news/88560/528 Germany: Merz’s Party Hits New Low in Regional Election Disaster The party suffered its worst-ever result in a state election. https://english.alahednews.news/88558/528 Poll Finds Nearly Half Expect Merz to Leave Office This Year Public dissatisfaction with Merz has increased sharply just 16 months into his chancellorship. https://english.alahednews.news/88519/528 Germay’s Merz: Unconditional Friendship with US is Over  The German chancellor blamed the Trump administration for souring transatlantic relations https://english.alahednews.news/88511/528 Thousands Protest AfD Across Germany After Saxony-Anhalt Election Victory The Berlin rally was part of a wider wave of protests held across Germany following the result. https://english.alahednews.news/88387/528 Volkswagen Car Plant to Be Converted for “Israeli” Arms Production Rafael is the “Israeli”-military company behind the Iron Dome missile system. https://english.alahednews.news/88373/528 Berlin Approves $930 Million in Weapons Sales to “Israel” Berlin said the remainder covered small arms, ammunition, explosives, and drones https://english.alahednews.news/88277/528 German Police Investigate Suspected Sabotage at Power Substation Near Cologne A police spokesperson in Essen said that investigators do not currently believe the incident was caused by a technical failure. https://english.alahednews.news/88252/528 Germany Considers Funding Britain’s Nuclear Program The push comes as European NATO members cast doubt on the reliability of US nuclear guarantees. https://english.alahednews.news/88159/528 Germany Blames Iran War Uncertainty for Rising Bond Yields Klingbeil said the increase in borrowing costs in recent weeks was a consequence of uncertainty created by the conflict. https://english.alahednews.news/88102/528 Nearly 190,000 Businesses Shut Down in Germany as Economic Pressures Intensify US tariff policies, growing competition from Chinese imports and rising energy and labor costs contributed to the increase. https://english.alahednews.news/87932/528 Rheinmetall Revenue Jumps as European Defense Spending Rises Rheinmetall’s revenue surged nearly 70% as Germany remains a key Ukraine backer. https://english.alahednews.news/87714/528 DHL Cargo Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Mid-Air Incident A DHL cargo aircraft made an emergency landing after striking an unknown object during takeoff from Leipzig/Halle Airport. https://english.alahednews.news/87664/528 Berlin Attack Sparks German Blame Clash Berlin’s attack sparked a political dispute over the release of a “high-risk” suspect despite warnings about his extremist background. https://english.alahednews.news/87574/528 Porsche to Cut 5,000 More Jobs as Germany’s Auto Industry Struggles Porsche had already announced plans to eliminate 3,900 jobs. https://english.alahednews.news/87475/528 Merz Warns US Against Interfering in German Elections Germany is scheduled to hold federal elections in September, with immigration expected to be one of the central issues of the campaign. https://english.alahednews.news/87286/528 Germany Raises Alarm Over US Election Meddling Claims US grants for European groups spark accusations of political interference. https://english.alahednews.news/87265/528 Germany Records Highest Corporate Insolvencies in Two Decades Almost 5,000 companies filed for insolvency in April-June 2026, according to new data. https://english.alahednews.news/87153/528 Germany Weighs Raising Retirement Age to 70 The key elements of the proposal include linking the retirement age to life expectancy. https://english.alahednews.news/86921/528 German Chancellor: US “Humiliated” By Iran’s Leadership Friedrich Merz says Washington has ’no convincing strategy’ in talks with Tehran https://english.alahednews.news/86248/528 Berlin Criticizes Macron Over Defense Spending and EU Autonomy Berlin has called on Paris to cut social spending and fund a military buildup instead. https://english.alahednews.news/85535/528 Russian Envoy Warns Nuclear Weapons Debate In Germany No Longer Taboo Germany’s growing militarization and anti-Russian rhetoric is worrisome, Moscow has said. https://english.alahednews.news/85499/528 Germany Seeks Closer Ties With Italy Amid EU Tensions - The Telegraph Berlin and Rome have reportedly aligned to reshape European policy. https://english.alahednews.news/85367/528