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The German government faces considerable challenges following its summer recess. The issues confronting the administration remain substantial.
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Hackers published around 1.4 million stolen data records from the Berlin state network on the dark web after the Senate rejected a ransom demand of two million euros. The BSI warns of risks, particularly concerning the upcoming election and potential threats to critical infrastructure.
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The German federal government plans to abolish penalty-free early retirement for those with long insurance records, facing opposition from eight state premiers. The measure costs the pension insurance around 400 million euros annually, with savings only materializing after five years due to transition periods.
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Citizens in Croatia are protesting the government due to the detection of PFAS chemicals in the drinking water of the Lika region. Independent institutes warn of health risks, while the government dismisses the concerns as exaggerated. Prominent figures are supporting the protests and criticizing government policy.
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Parties are using provocative and sometimes misleading slogans on election posters in the 2026 campaign. Slogans range from the AfD's "Heating without Bans" to the Bergpartei's demand for "men-free city centers."
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Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer plans to increase agricultural subsidies while the federal government intends to save on housing benefits. Farmers are to receive 60 million euros without application, in addition to interest-subsidized loans and tax privileges. The grain harvest is average for the years 2020 to 2025.
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An event in Berlin discusses granting legal personhood to bodies of water to enhance their protection. A legislative initiative to recognize the Spree as a legal person has gathered nearly 20,000 signatures, aiming to enable lawsuits against ecological degradation, such as from data centers.
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Saxony-Anhalt's Minister President Sven Schulze (CDU) is working to prevent an AfD-led government. He hopes the AfD will not achieve an absolute majority in the state election, thus preventing them from finding a coalition partner.
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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.