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German politicians return to combustion engines, drawing environmental criticism

An evaluation by Deutsche Umwelthilfe shows that several federal ministers and secretaries of state are increasingly using vehicles with combustion engines, undermining national e-mobility goals.
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Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger announces retirement from German national team
German national football team plays final match in historic Adidas kit
German politicians return to combustion engines, drawing environmental criticism
Vienna imposes effective ban on electric delivery mopeds, sparking German debate
Russian drone attack on Leipzig airport forces NATO to reassess German infrastructure security
German federal government orders closure of Russian Consulate in Bonn
Sachsen-Anhalt unexpectedly waives presidency of Prime Ministers' Conference
Berlin Linke party invites Greens and SPD to coalition talks for new city government
Federal Court of Justice overturns detention of activist Lina E.
Heidenau council bans new Stolpersteine memorials following controversial vote
German security services on high alert following antisemitic attacks in Düsseldorf and Berlin
Security forces raid far-right "Artgemeinschaft" group over suspected espionage
Mass protests erupt across Germany against planned social welfare cuts
Severe coalition conflict erupts over multi-billion euro nursing insurance deficit
German Parliament approves sudden return of fuel tax discount to aid consumers
Germany outlines ambitious plan to phase out fossil fuels by 2045
German health ministry plan to cut sick leave for children sparks backlash
Thuringia prosecutors charge further climate activists from "Last Defense Wave"
SPD leader Lars Klingbeil calls for review of AfD ban following eastern elections
New polls show growing German public support for national sugar tax
Trump's threat of US diesel export stops creates uncertainty for German logistics
German federal states demand stricter trade enforcement against China
German states push for higher protection against Chinese price dumping
Federal government moves to increase penalties for use of "date rape" drugs
German government adopts ten-point plan to combat social benefit fraud
Berlin officially withdraws Olympic Games bid due to budget constraints
German Ministry of Economic Affairs warns of recession and rising insolvencies
Ifo Institute forecasts 3% inflation for 2027, dampening rate cut hopes
US diesel export threat from Donald Trump alarms German industry
German state governments demand tougher trade measures against Chinese dumping
Mercedes-Benz announces €800 million cost-cutting program to protect margins
Executive Pay at DAX Companies Rises 13% to Record Highs
Musician Kool Savas Faces Criticism After Performing at Tesla Event
AfD Leader Alice Weidel Sees Significant Drop in Political Rankings
Public Approval of Chancellor Friedrich Merz Hits Record Low
German Politicians Face Criticism Over Russia Sanctions and Energy Crisis
German Politicians Face Internal Conflict Over Pension Reform Plans
Immigration Policy Hardening Sparks Labor Shortage Warnings from Economists
German Business Association Formally Distances Itself from AfD
Surveys Show Growing Support for National Sugar Tax in Germany
Health Insurance Providers Warn of Massive Deficit in Long-Term Care Funding
German Health Minister Announces Commission to Reform Care System
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Economic Forecasts Predict Unexpected 1.3% Growth for Germany in 2026
German Industry Groups Call for Urgent Measures to Protect Competitiveness
Volkswagen CEO Conditions US Investments on Reduction of Trade Tariffs
Mercedes-Benz Scales Back Autonomous Driving Features for New S-Class
Volkswagen Redirects Production from Combustion Engines to Meet Electric Demand
Leibnis Institute Reports 8% Surge in German Corporate Insolvencies
German Retail Sales Drop to Lowest Level in Over Five Years
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