Herbert Reul

Germany: Merz faces legitimacy crisis and AfD surge

185 clusters · 2012 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: AfD achieves major electoral gains in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Saxony-Anhalt

The legitimacy crisis facing Chancellor Friedrich Merz has deepened following historic electoral setbacks for the CDU. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the AfD emerged as the strongest party with approximately 38% of th

Cologne deportation dispute expands to state scrutiny

14 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Cologne migration project review reveals inclusion of convicted individuals

The dispute over deportation enforcement in Cologne has escalated into a political scandal involving the potential intentional delay of removals for 471 individuals from the Western Balkans. A list sent in November 2024

European drone defense technology investments

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Netherlands to invest in laser weapons for drone defense

European nations are increasing investments in drone defense technologies to counter rising security threats and protect critical infrastructure. In Germany, several states are allocating significant funds for intercept

Digital fraud and evolving cybersecurity risks

21 clusters · 99 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: LKA reports rise in financial fraud via WhatsApp and Telegram groups

Authorities and cybersecurity experts continue to warn of evolving digital fraud schemes that prioritize psychological manipulation over technical banking vulnerabilities. Criminals frequently use digital channels to per

German energy infrastructure security concerns

2 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Germany arrests suspect for power grid sabotage

Following a series of sabotage attacks on the German power grid, executives from major energy companies are advocating for increased operational secrecy and enhanced surveillance capabilities to protect critical infrastr

Infrastructure sabotage and hybrid threat investigations

9 clusters · 304 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Climate activist Daniel V. arrested for planned sabotage of power grids

Authorities in Germany are investigating a series of suspected sabotage incidents targeting critical infrastructure. Following disruptions to communications and rail services in Baden-Württemberg in late August, investig

Volunteerism trends in North Rhine-Westphalia

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: North Rhine-Westphalia reports decline in youth crime

The Ehrenamtatlas 2026 report indicates that while the proportion of volunteers in North Rhine-Westphalia remains stable at 53 percent, the total number of volunteers has decreased from 8.5 million in 2024 to 7.9 million

German football security and policing reforms

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: DFB to pass police deployment costs for high-risk matches to home clubs

Authorities and football associations in Germany are implementing new strategies to manage the security and financial burdens of professional football matches. In Dortmund and the wider North Rhine-Westphalia region, po

Anti-war and antimilitarist movements in Cologne

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Cologne protesters march against arms industry

Anti-militarism and anti-war movements in Cologne, Germany, have organized various forms of protest and advocacy. The ‘Rheinmetall entwaffnen’ alliance announced a six-day protest camp scheduled for early September to op