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Germany under fire for cutting refugee aid and benefits. Germany faces mounting political backlash over cuts to asylum consultation funding and debates on social benefits for Ukrainian male refugees amid rising refugee numbers, spotlighting immigration policy tensions.

Record company bankruptcies loom in Germany by 2026. Germany is projected to hit record insolvency rates in 2025 and 2026 as soaring energy costs and geopolitical strains threaten business survival, marking a sharp rise in bankruptcies.

German leaders slam US easing of Russian oil sanctions amid Iran conflict. German officials criticize the US decision to temporarily ease sanctions on Russian oil during the Iran war, reaffirming support for Ukraine and distancing from Middle East involvement in a show of political disapproval.

Germany's greenhouse gas emissions barely budge in 2025. A mere 0.1% drop in Germany's 2025 emissions, offset by increases in transport and buildings, highlights stagnation in climate efforts and threatens national sustainability goals.

Gladbach powers up ahead of Köln derby with key victory. Borussia Mönchengladbach's 2-0 win over St. Pauli, boosted by Kevin Stöger's free-kick, fuels team confidence and fan excitement as they prepare for the upcoming derby clash.