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Russian-Linked Deepfake Campaign Falsely Claims Chancellor Friedrich Merz Has Resigned

German security authorities have exposed a professionally produced fake video portraying Chancellor Friedrich Merz as announcing his resignation, identifying the incident as part of a broader pattern of hybrid influence operations targeting public trust.
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German Aerospace Researchers Test Hydrogen Propulsion for Future Commercial Aircraft
German Constitutional Court to Hear Challenges to Telecommunications Data Retention Rules
Germany's AI Transparency Rules Come Into Force Under EU Artificial Intelligence Act
Munich Transit Operator Plans Fully Emission-Free Bus Fleet by 2030
Berlin Expands Protected Cycling Infrastructure Under New Urban Mobility Plan
Germany Launches New Research Funding for Quantum Computing and Advanced Materials
SAP Expands Cloud Services for Germany's Mittelstand Manufacturers
Bavaria Launches Ten-Million-Euro Fund for Munich Deep-Tech and Quantum Startups
Hamburg Port Maintains Stable Container Volumes as Rail Links Improve
Germany's Real Estate Market Shows Signs of Stabilization After Extended Correction
Daimler Truck Reports Solid Quarter Despite Cooling North American Demand
Lufthansa Holds Talks With Unions to Avert Strikes at Frankfurt and Munich Hubs
Munich Security Conference Preparations Focus on Ukraine and Europe's Security Architecture
Germany Tightens Temporary Border Controls to Curb Irregular Migration and Smuggling
German Government Warns Low Water Levels Could Disrupt Inland Industrial Freight
Siemens Energy's Grid Orders Strengthen Its Role in Europe's Renewable Power Buildout
Germany's Renewable Energy Expansion Surpasses Government Targets in First Half
Deutsche Bahn Begins Upgrades on Regional Rail Lines in North Rhine-Westphalia
German Automotive Production Rises as Commercial Vehicles and Hybrid Models Support Factories
Germany's Trade Surplus Narrows as Industrial Import Demand Strengthens
European Central Bank's Steady Rate Path Gives German Banks Greater Lending Visibility
Germany's Defense Expansion Boosts Demand for Domestic Military Manufacturing
Deutsche Bahn Sets Out Major Rail Overhaul to Tackle Chronic Delays on Key Routes
Germany's Chemical Industry Warns High Energy Costs Are Driving Investment Abroad
German Bundesbank Says Inflation Is Near Two Percent but Wage Pressures Persist
Infineon Expands Dresden Semiconductor Plant With Billions in Public Support
Siemens Energy Wins Multibillion-Euro European Grid Contracts as Power Investment Accelerates
Germany's Exporters Urge Faster Trade Deals With Southeast Asia as US Shipments Fall
Germany's Industrial Production Expands for Third Straight Month as June Exports Reach Record Level
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Germany Posts Surprise Second-Quarter Growth as Industrial Output and Exports Show Resilience
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German Transport Ministers Seek Emergency Support for Rhine Shipping Amid Low Water
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Deutsche Telekom Expands 2026 Share Buyback Programme by Up to Three Billion Euros
German Cultural Institutions Prepare Major Autumn Exhibitions With Private Sponsorship Support
German Postal and Logistics Infrastructure Expands With New Automated Package Hubs
Germany’s Public Health Leaders Call for Emergency Care Reform
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