Mario Voigt

Germany: Merz faces legitimacy crisis and AfD surge

173 clusters · 1164 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Germany tax reform faces political pressure over relief levels

The legitimacy crisis facing Chancellor Friedrich Merz intensified in August 2026, marked by historic low approval ratings and internal CDU friction. Following the September 6 Saxony-Anhalt state election, the CDU suffer

BSW faces leadership crises and Thuringian party split

20 clusters · 112 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Thüringen. Gerecht party founded by former BSW politicians

The Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) continues to face internal instability and complex political maneuvering. In Saxony-Anhalt, the party experienced a wave of defections as 21 members, including several leadership figur

Berlin administration cyberattack and data breach

2 clusters · 79 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Berlin administration suffers massive data leak after ransomware attack

The Berlin state administration was targeted by a major cyberattack involving the Rhysida ransomware group. Following a breach occurring between August 7 and August 12, 2026, the group demanded a ransom of 30 bitcoins, v

NEW bauhaus innovation festival in Weimar

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Weimar festival showcases sustainable building materials from bacteria and waste

The NEW bauhaus innovation festival was scheduled to take place in Weimar on September 2 and 3, 2026. The event aimed to bring together over 400 participants from fields including architecture, science, and politics to d

AfD surge, internal strife and election polls

159 clusters · 393 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: AfD political rise sparks debate in Germany

The AfD continues to experience significant political shifts and internal friction. In Saxony-Anhalt, the party’s state association hired a right-wing activist with ties to the Identitarian Movement to manage its website

German pension and Minijob reform debate intensifies

52 clusters · 313 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Germany pension reform sparks political conflict over retirement age

In late August 2026, the German pension reform debate intensified as the government moved to eliminate incentives for early retirement. Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed the intention to abolish ‘Rente mit 63’, which

Thuringia economic and infrastructure development

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Thuringia government lobbies in Brussels for EU funding

Thuringia is pursuing several economic and infrastructure development initiatives. The state has confirmed continued financial commitment for the expansion and electrification of the Mitte-Deutschland-Verbindung railway

Danube low water reveals WWII relics and ancient structures

18 clusters · 244 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Hungary exhumed 2,400 WWII soldiers since early 2010s

Record‑low Danube levels, driven by extreme heat and drought, continue to disrupt navigation and threaten cooling water supplies for Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant and Romania’s Cernavodă unit. The receding waters have exp

AfD's vote of no confidence against Mario Voigt fails

2 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Thuringia: AfD fails to oust Minister President Mario Voigt

The AfD’s second constructive vote of no confidence against Minister President Mario Voigt has failed in the Thuringian Landtag. Led by Björn Höcke, the motion cited the revocation of Voigt’s doctoral title by the Techni

Gründau municipal development and fiscal planning

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Thuringia AfD launches vote of no confidence against Mario Voigt

The CDU faction in Gründau has outlined several priorities regarding municipal development and administration. The party is advocating for an open, multi-stage concept for the development of a site in Rothenbergen near t