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Despite slightly improved forecasts, Germany faces layoffs, rising insolvencies, and investment reluctance — as high costs, labor shortages, and political gridlock fuel calls for deep structural reform.

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From close ideological ties to growing friction over Ukraine and Greenland, the relationship between Donald Trump and Europe’s right-wing leaders reveals a fragile alliance shaped by national interests and security concerns.

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From the Cologne Opera to nationwide infrastructure works, bureaucracy and rigid procurement rules drive delays and overruns — prompting comparisons with France’s swift Notre-Dame rebuild and calls for structural reform.

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A costly, self-ironic ad campaign with comedian Anke Engelke was meant to polish Deutsche Bahn’s battered image — but operational chaos and public backlash cut it short, underscoring that marketing can’t fix structural problems.

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Once marked by strong approval during the Obama years, German trust in the U.S. has sharply declined amid unpredictable policies and trade tensions — raising doubts about reliability, yet leaving room for renewal under future leadership.

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As the U.S. dominates the global arms market, Europe pushes for greater defense independence — navigating long-term weapons contracts, supply chain risks, and the challenge of avoiding new dependencies on critical raw materials.

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Concerns grow over the Taliban’s expanding role in Afghan diplomatic missions in Germany — raising fears for refugees’ safety and highlighting a tense trade-off between deportation policy and human rights protection.

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Across Europe, governments push for stricter age restrictions to protect minors online — sparking debate over digital IDs, data privacy, algorithmic harm, and whether bans can truly address social media’s risks.

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After a fatal assault on a train conductor, growing violence against Deutsche Bahn employees sparks alarm — highlighting everyday risks, systemic stressors, and calls for prevention over harsher punishment.

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Even with low storage levels and harsh winter conditions, experts say Germany’s diversified imports and expanded LNG infrastructure keep supplies secure — highlighting a successful shift away from Russian gas, with risks only in extreme scenarios.