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Leverkusen's Europa League Streak Continues with Big Win. Bayer Leverkusen crushes Lech Posen 4:0 as Patrik Schick nets two penalties, extending their unbeaten group stage run.

Germany Confronts Rising Hybrid Threats and Calls for Reform. Facing assassination plots and complex hybrid threats, Germany pushes for urgent intelligence and security reforms.

Bärbel Bas Quits Amid Political Stress, Spotlighting Germany’s Toxic Climate. SPD’s Bärbel Bas resigns citing political hostility and stress, sparking debate over mental health in politics.

EU Moves to Bolster Strategic Independence Amid China Tensions. The EU pushes policy shifts and compromises aiming to shield industries as China ramps up trade competition, highlighting strategic independence efforts.

Cyber Attacks Hit Over Half of German Firms, AI Security Faces Hurdles. A Claroty report reveals more than 50% of German companies suffered cyber-physical attacks in 2026, highlighting financial and operational impacts.