Germany's 15-year-olds post lowest PISA results since testing began 25 years ago
The PISA study regularly assesses 15-year-olds' ability to understand and solve real-life problems in reading, mathematics and science toward the end of their compulsory education. It demonstrates the
Science
phys.org
09.09.2026
Far right’s rise in rapidly re-arming Germany gives Poland cause for concern
Politics
politico.eu
08.09.2026
Nicaragua urges ICJ to reject Germany’s bid to throw out Gaza genocide case
Nicaragua maintains that German arms exports to Israel facilitated Gaza genocide as Germany's tries to halt the case.
World
aljazeera.com
08.09.2026
Video: Germany says ICJ lacks jurisdiction in Nicaragua genocide case
Germany is seeking to have Nicaragua’s Gaza genocide case thrown out at the International Court of Justice.
World
aljazeera.com
08.09.2026
Police arrest suspect in Germany power grid attacks after dayslong search
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a series of attacks on power distribution systems across Germany
World
abcnews.com
08.09.2026
‘Truly terrifying’: AfD election win sparks protests across Germany
The victory of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Sunday's state election in Saxony-Anhalt sparked protests across Germany on Monday, as demonstrators called for a united front against the
World
france24.com
08.09.2026
What is Germany's political 'firewall' and can it keep out the AfD?
Alternative for Germany, or AfD, has established itself as a significant political force in the 13 years since its founding, but it has never been part of any state or federal government. That’s a res
World
france24.com
08.09.2026
Germany asks ICJ to dismiss Nicaragua’s genocide case over Israel arms
Germany has asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to dismiss a case brought by Nicaragua accusing Berlin of facilitating genocide in Gaza through military support for Israel.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
08.09.2026
Tuesday briefing: What happens next after Germany’s far-right breakthrough?
In today’s newsletter: The AfD’s local election triumph has shocked Europe, and raised questions about how to counter the rising far rightGood morning. Across Germany – and Europe more widely – there
World
theguardian.com
08.09.2026
The far-right AfD's victory in eastern Germany has sent a political signal to Berlin
A landslide victory for the far-right AfD in a tiny German region sends seismic political tremors far beyond its borders.
World
npr.org
07.09.2026
What are the implications of AfD’s electoral rise for Germany and Europe?
The far-right Alternative for Germany is just short of a majority in a regional election.
World
aljazeera.com
07.09.2026
The AfD Is Rising. Germany’s Political Center Is Failing.
The Alternative for Germany built its nationwide constituency through relentless opposition to immigration, nativist appeal, and efforts to relativize Germany’s Nazi past.
World
time.com
07.09.2026
What next for Alternative for Germany after its victory in Saxony-Anhalt?
Far-right party is short of three seats in the state’s parliament to lead a regional government — and make postwar history
Finance
ft.com
07.09.2026
Europe’s centre fears nationalist wave after far-right AfD wins state in Germany
World
theguardian.com
07.09.2026
Germany’s AfD wins in key state: Is far-right on cusp of national rule?
The AfD, classified as 'far-right extremist' by Germany's intelligence agency, is projected to come first in 2029.
World
aljazeera.com
07.09.2026
Will AfD win in Germany boost France's far right?
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) surged into first place in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday, exit polls showed, putting a far-right party on the cusp of power at state level for the first
World
france24.com
07.09.2026
What now for Germany's Merz after AfD win?
The far-right AfD's triumph in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt marks a defeat for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and sends a warning to other European leaders battling the same mixture of slow gr
World
france24.com
07.09.2026
Poland's Tusk slams Poles celebrating AfD victory in Germany
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has sharply criticized fellow Poles who celebrated the victory of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in elections in the state of Saxony-Anhalt.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
07.09.2026
How far-right AfD breakthrough may ‘cause absolute chaos’ in Germany
Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) came out well ahead in Sunday’s regional elections in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, becoming the first far-right party to come close to gaining power at the regio
World
france24.com
07.09.2026
Why has Nicaragua taken Germany to the ICJ over Gaza genocide?
Nicaragua accuses Germany of violating the Genocide Convention by supporting Israel amid its onslaught on Gaza.
World
aljazeera.com
07.09.2026