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In the pursuit of jobs, Ukrainian refugees are choosing Germany over Poland

By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press

A report says Poland is losing large numbers of Ukrainian refugees from its workforce as they travel to Germany to seek higher wages and government benefits in the rich Western economy.

German lawmakers approve a long-debated plan to replace fossil fuel heating

By Geir Moulson, Associated Press

An ensuing fight over its details in Scholz's ideologically diverse three-party coalition fueled an impression of disarray from which the government is struggling to recover.

Israel clinches largest-ever defense deal with Germany for $3.5 billion after securing US approval

By Julia Frankel, Associated Press

Israel’s Defense Ministry has said it has secured its largest-ever defense deal selling a sophisticated missile defense system to Germany for $3.5 billion after the United States approved the deal.

Germany’s Cabinet approves a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis possession and sales

By Geir Moulson, Associated Press

The legislation is billed as the first step in a two-part plan and still needs approval by parliament. But the government's approval is a stride forward for a prominent reform project of Chancellor Scholz's socially liberal coalition.

Syrian refugee elected mayor in German town as anti-immigrant sentiment rises

By Malcolm Brabant, Mike Muhlberger

For eight years, the NewsHour has been running a series called Desperate Journey tracking major events in migration across the world. Much of the time, we're reporting on tragedies but occasionally there’s a glimpse of light. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant…

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Election of 1st far-right candidate since Nazi era in German county raises concern

By Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press

The election of the first head of a county administration by the far-right Alternative of Germany in a rural eastern region recently has led to concern among opponents of the party.

Germany, Austria issues health warning as heatwave rolls in

By Associated Press

Germany's Health Ministry urged people to stay indoors, consume enough liquids and avoid strenuous activity, particularly during the day.

Opening soon: Germany’s largest Jewish cultural center since the Holocaust

By Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press

Germany’s biggest Jewish educational and cultural complex since the Holocaust is set to open in Berlin, five years after the groundbreaking.

Prominent figure in German far-right party charged over alleged Nazi slogan

By Associated Press

Prosecutors in the eastern city of Halle said that Björn Höcke was charged with public use of a symbol of an unconstitutional organization.

Centrists alarmed as poll shows growing support for German far-right party

By Associated Press

Prominent members of German mainstream parties have expressed alarm at a new poll released showing support for the far-right Alternative for Germany at a record high.