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Citizen initiatives and local associations in East Germany face bureaucratic hurdles and a lack of state support in their efforts to solve infrastructure problems or improve medical care. Even elected mayors feel powerless when decisions are made over their heads.
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Germany is considering the purchase of approximately 400 US Tomahawk cruise missiles. This procurement would significantly expand the military capabilities of the Bundeswehr.
Local PoliticsLaws & RightsHousing & Urban Development
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The Higher Administrative Court of NRW has ruled that flower pots narrowing a sidewalk must be removed as they do not represent usual use. A resident in Mülheim an der Ruhr was not allowed to set up her approximately 50-centimeter-wide pots after 20 years.
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Italian arms group Leonardo plans to test its Michelangelo Dome air defense system in Ukraine by the end of 2026, initially focusing on drone defense. The system, which uses artificial intelligence, is expected to be fully operational from 2028.
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The Greek island of Tilos has abolished its landfill and achieved a recycling and composting rate of almost 90 percent. This surpasses the Greek and EU average, making Tilos the first island with Zero Waste Cities certification.
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The British Ministry of Defence is investing £5 million in developing autonomous laser weapons to counter drone swarms. The aim is a cost-effective solution that can disable NATO Class 1 drones with directed beams.
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Dresden's city council selected a design for the new Carolabrücke that received the most support in a citizen participation process. Construction could begin in May 2028 and cost up to 140 million euros.
Radicalism & State SecurityArms & WeaponsPolice & Investigations
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An office building housing an arms manufacturer in Munich was attacked with an incendiary device. Bavaria's Interior Minister Herrmann suspects a politically motivated act and sees an increased risk of attacks on arms companies. Two Bulgarian nationals have been arrested.
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Estonia's Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur is resigning after it was revealed that 70 million euros in EU funds were paid to an inexperienced Indian company for artillery shells. Estonia has contested the contracts.
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The US has introduced new tariffs of up to 100 percent on drones and drone parts from China. This aims to reduce reliance on Chinese manufacturers like DJI, strengthen national security, and promote domestic supply chains.
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