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Europe Grapples with Trump's Impact at Munich Security Conference. At the 2026 Munich Security Conference, European leaders address the destabilizing effects of Trump's foreign policy amid fears of a global order breakdown.

Ukrainian Skeleton Athlete Disqualified Over Helmet Tribute at Olympics. Vladyslav Heraskevych's disqualification for a helmet honoring fallen athletes sparks debate on IOC political expression rules during the Winter Games.

Niedersachsen Firms Struggle to Find Qualified Apprentices. A decline in applicant quality forces many Niedersachsen companies to accept apprentices without diplomas, highlighting recruitment challenges.

German Cities Clamp Down on Right-Wing Extremist Events. Municipalities in Bavaria and Dresden impose restrictions to stop extremist rallies and speeches, intensifying the fight against right-wing influence.

Germany's Luge Team Makes Olympic History with Fourth Gold. At Cortina 2026, Germany's team relay luge squad wins their fourth consecutive gold, with Wendl and Arlt setting new Winter Olympic records.