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July 9, 2026
What Germany and Japan Can Teach Ukraine About Patriot Missiles
Two American allies already have permission to build the American interceptors, a license that President Trump says he will also grant to Kyiv.
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June 29, 2026
6 Dead in Rare Shooting in Germany Over Custody of Girl, Police Say
The authorities said a 45-year-old man opened fire at a youth facility after a quarrel about the custody of his baby daughter. The dead were all facility employees.
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June 12, 2026
U.S. Plan Is Said to Pull a Third of Fighter Jets It Provides NATO for Europe
The plan, outlined by officials and in a written document, provides rare clarity about the extent to which the Trump administration intends to reduce its commitment to NATO.
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June 7, 2026
Neo-Nazi Party Member Loses Close Mayoral Race in German Town
Despite losing in the runoff, his relative success capped a growing realization in Germany that voting for the far right, even within living memory of Adolf Hitler, is no longer considered taboo.
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May 27, 2026
After Decades on the Run, a Leftist Militant Is Sentenced in Germany
Daniela Klette, 67, was part of the Red Army Faction, which attacked American and capitalist interests until the 1990s. She was convicted of robberies committed later to finance life as a fugitive.
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May 21, 2026
Germany Indicts Two Men for Plotting to Kill Jewish Leaders on Iran’s Behalf
European authorities have grown concerned about a rise in Iranian intelligence activity in Europe in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.
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May 21, 2026
In Berlin, Cars Are a Culture War Flashpoint
With municipal elections approaching, conservatives and progressives are sparring over congestion in the city center and how to fix it.
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May 4, 2026
Germans Are Not Panicking Over Trump’s Troop Threats
Top leaders believe losing 5,000 U.S. troops will not hurt German security. But analysts fear an economic hit, especially in military communities.
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April 30, 2026
Trump May Pull Troops From Germany. That Isn’t as Scary as It Once Was.
Germany has hugely increased its military spending, aiming to be less dependent on Washington. Its support for U.S. attacks on Iran may also give it leverage.
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