Elif Eralp leads the Left Party's Berlin mayoral campaign, focusing on affordable housing, climate adaptation, and preserving urban culture amid growing challenges.
North Rhine-Westphalia plans a 5 billion euro budget deficit for 2027 amid seven years of economic stagnation, while the German retail sector suffers profit declines and calls for political action.
Widespread student protests and political disputes emerge in reaction to Germany's new military service law, reflecting deep societal and political divides.