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German political forces are discussing possible successors to President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, with Ilse Aigner garnering cross-party support to become the first female president. Meanwhile, a YouGov survey reveals that almost three-quarters of Germans will not celebrate Halloween this year, despite the tradition's popularity among younger people.
Read article →German police are investigating a deliberate ramming that occurred in Neustadt am Rübenberge, where a car injured four or five people. Officers intervened by shooting at the vehicle. Preliminary investigations suggest the act is attributable to violence between organized criminal gangs, with a targeted attack. Three people have been detained, while the situation is declared under control.
Read article →Mercedes-Benz has reduced its core profit forecast for 2026, now expecting a stable result of 5.8 billion euros instead of the initially estimated 15% growth. The decision, announced on Tuesday, is linked to difficult market conditions in China and increasing material costs, reflecting a structural crisis in the German automotive sector and causing a drop in the group's shares.
Read article →German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has begun a tour in Asia to promote Europe as a pole of stability and investment opportunities amidst renewed great power rivalry. From Singapore, he underscored the importance of free trade and international cooperation, proposing a new trade agreement between the European Union and the Trans-Pacific Partnership to strengthen Europe's and Asia's global position.
Read article →German police are investigating the captain of the cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 after it collided with two container ships in Bremerhaven. The incident, which occurred on Sunday evening due to a gust of wind, caused millions of euros in damages and the cancellation of a twenty-day cruise. No injuries among the 2,428 passengers and 922 crew members; shipyard repairs are necessary.
Read article →The Foreign Ministers of Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia (R4), France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom met in Istanbul on October 24, 2026. The meeting covered regional conflicts, navigation security, and the commitment to a diplomatic solution and stability in the area.
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