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CDU Divided Over AfD Strategy After Election Losses. The CDU debates whether to ease its strict no-cooperation policy with the far-right AfD following rising AfD influence in recent elections.

Nkunku’s Hat-Trick Powers Leipzig While Bayern Struggles. Leipzig’s Nkunku scores three goals in a 6-0 rout of Frankfurt as Bayern Munich faces pressure after a tough draw against Augsburg.

Berlin's Red-Green-Left Coalition Sparks Fierce Debate. As Berlin considers a red-green-left coalition, supporters push for progressive change while critics warn of ideological and antisemitism risks.

Steiner-Optik Tops Germany’s Crisis-Resilient Companies List. Bayreuth-based Steiner-Optik GmbH leads the 2026 ranking after analysis of 100,000 firms, highlighting its strong economic resilience.

Police Shoot Armed Afghan Man Outside Tuttlingen Town Hall. Authorities investigate after police fatally shoot an armed Afghan man in Tuttlingen, with details about the incident and background still emerging.