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German Court Rejects Climate Case Against Energy Giant RWE
A German court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a Peruvian farmer against the energy giant RWE, seeking to hold the company accountable for its contribution to climate change
Switzerland's Multi-Faceted Approach to Landslide Prediction
Switzerland, a nation renowned for its stunning Alpine landscapes, faces a persistent threat from landslides
Discrimination on the Rise in Germany: A Growing Threat to Social Cohesion
Germany is grappling with a concerning surge in discrimination, impacting various facets of daily life and raising alarms among officials and advocacy groups
Separatist Sit-at-Home Protests Paralyze Southeastern Nigeria, Costing Billions
Southeastern Nigeria is grappling with a crippling crisis fueled by separatist sit-at-home protests, resulting in billions of dollars in economic losses and hundreds of deaths over the past four years
Merz Meets Trump: High-Stakes Talks Focus on Trade, Ukraine, and Transatlantic Security
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz concluded his inaugural visit to Washington D.C
Munich Emerges as Europe's Tech Startup Capital
Munich, long known for its automotive industry and traditional Bavarian culture, has quietly transformed into one of Europe's most dynamic and competitive tech startup hubs
German Voter Trust in U.S. and Israel Declines Amid Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
A recent survey indicates a notable decrease in the level of trust German voters place in both the United States and Israel, reflecting evolving perspectives on international partnerships and specific foreign policy decisions
German Activist Maja T. Launches Hunger Strike in Hungarian Prison
Maja T., a 24-year-old German antifascist activist, has begun a hunger strike in a Hungarian prison to protest what they describe as inhumane conditions and a politically motivated trial
Russian Émigrés Find Political Voice in Germany After Fleeing War
BERLIN – Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Germany has become a haven for tens of thousands of Russians fleeing political repression and potential criminal prosecution for speaking out against the war
Chancellor Merz Ushers in New Political Era for Germany
BERLIN – Friedrich Merz has officially taken office as Germany's new chancellor, marking a significant shift in the country's political landscape after Angela Merkel's long tenure
German Court Grapples With Ban on Right-Wing Extremist Magazine
A German court is currently deliberating the legality of a ban imposed on *Compact*, a magazine classified as right-wing extremist by domestic intelligence, raising critical questions about the balance between freedom of the press and the need to protect constitutional order
Trump's Trade Deals with China and UK Squeeze the European Union
President Donald Trump's recent trade agreements with China and the United Kingdom are intensifying pressure on the European Union, creating a complex and volatile global trade landscape
Hungarian MEP Warns Against Complacency: 'We Took Democracy for Granted'
In a stark warning echoing across Europe, a Hungarian Member of the European Parliament is urging vigilance in the face of rising authoritarianism, cautioning that democratic values, once taken for granted, are now under serious threat
