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Nearly six terabytes of data from the Berlin state administration, including highly sensitive information on CBRN threats and defense plans, were published on the darknet. The hacker group "Rhysida" demanded two million euros in ransom, which the Berlin administration did not pay.
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The AfD leads in polls for the Saxony-Anhalt state election with 42 percent, while the CDU is at 22 percent. Key issues are integration, education, and the economy. Satisfaction with the state government is low, and many perceive the AfD as more capable of solving problems.
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The search for suspects in connection with sabotage acts at substations is ongoing. So far, there are no concrete results regarding the perpetrators.
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Germany's economy grew by 0.3 percent in the second quarter of 2026, exceeding expectations. Forecasts for the full year 2026 have been raised to 1.3 percent or higher.
Radicalism & State SecurityUnrest & ProtestsPolice & Investigations
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Police are investigating suspected sabotage after attacks on power grids in North Rhine-Westphalia and Brandenburg. In Saxony, four objects suspected of being explosive devices were found and secured at two locations. A 48-year-old man from the Ruhr area is considered a suspect.
Political PartiesCompanies & MarketsClimate Change
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Experts predict an AfD government in Saxony-Anhalt would cause a loss of prosperity between 1.8 and 3.2 billion euros and worsen labor shortages. The party plans to move away from renewables towards coal and nuclear power and rejects climate protection.
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Hungarian universities are once again permitted to participate in the Erasmus programme following a decision by the EU Commission. This is part of a package of measures aimed at combating corruption and releasing EU funds, which also includes the dissolution of foundations and the return of universities to state control.
Parliament & LegislationPolice & InvestigationsIT & Internet
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Germany's KRITIS umbrella law for better critical infrastructure protection has been in effect since March 2023. However, experts criticize that the law is not yet effective due to a lack of ordinances clarifying responsibilities. The water supply, in particular, is considered insufficiently protected.
Radicalism & State SecurityPolice & Investigations
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Following attacks on power substations in several federal states, police are searching for a 48-year-old suspect who cited the "fight against fossil fuels" as a motive. Explosive or incendiary devices were discovered, and a special police unit was deployed at Hambach Forest.
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