Internal police documents reveal serious concerns about potential 'Capitol-like' unrest, including the storming of the state parliament and attacks on party offices, ahead of the Saxony-Anhalt state election. Latest polls show the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as the leading party with 41% support, just days before the vote. AfD's lead candidate, Ulrich Siegmund, has stated he would only form a government if the party achieves an absolute majority, while other parties grapple with how to…

WELT: Election Scenarios in Saxony-Anhalt: Capitol-like Storming and Attacks on…

Internal police documents reveal fears of scenarios similar to the Capitol attack, including storming of the state parliament and attacks on party offices, in the context of the upcoming state elections in Saxony-Anhalt.

t-online: MDR Chief on Saxony-Anhalt Election: 'Has Never Happened in Germany'

MDR chief Ralf Ludwig discusses the upcoming Saxony-Anhalt election, the AfD's performance, and austerity measures in an interview.

ZDFheute: Will the Saxony-Anhalt Election Be a Turning Point?

A debate from the 'heute journal' podcast explores whether the state election in Saxony-Anhalt will mark a significant shift in German politics.

ZEIT ONLINE: Saxony-Anhalt Election: AfD Candidate Siegmund Only Wants Absolute Majority

Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD's top candidate in Saxony-Anhalt, states he will only govern if the AfD secures an absolute majority, framing the election as a choice between the AfD and 'all others'.

ZEIT ONLINE: ZDF Poll: AfD Remains Strongest Force in Saxony-Anhalt Election

According to a ZDF 'Politbarometer' poll, the AfD is projected to be the strongest party in the upcoming Saxony-Anhalt state election with 41% of the vote, three days before the vote.

WELT: "Then Ulrich Siegmund Will Have a Government Mandate with the AfD," Says CDU…

Following current polls suggesting the AfD could be the strongest party in the Saxony-Anhalt state elections, a CDU politician states that Ulrich Siegmund would then have a mandate to form a government, although he rules out a coalition with the AfD.

ZEIT ONLINE: Saxony-Anhalt: CDU Politician Discusses Governing Mandate for AfD

A CDU politician suggests that if the AfD becomes the strongest party in Saxony-Anhalt, the mandate to form a government would fall to them, though the party leader hopes for a centrist coalition.

ZEIT ONLINE: BSW Candidate Willing to Cooperate with AfD in Saxony-Anhalt

A BSW candidate in Saxony-Anhalt has indicated openness to 'issue-based cooperation' with the AfD, stating that a party polling 40% cannot simply be excluded.

WELT: Schulze Defends Against 'Advice' on What He Shouldn't Do

A live report indicating that a political figure named Schulze is resisting external advice on his actions, likely related to the ongoing political situation.

WELT: 'There's Something to Gain' – How the AfD Aims to Appeal to Muslims

An article exploring the political strategy of the AfD party to attract Muslim voters, suggesting potential opportunities for the party.

WELT: Lethargic in Leuna – The Chancellor's Strange Election Campaign

This article criticizes the perceived lack of energy and unusual nature of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz's election campaign in Leuna.

ZDFheute: CDU's Dilemma: How to Handle AfD and Left Party?

This story delves into the political challenges faced by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) regarding their stance on the AfD and the Left Party in the context of the Saxony-Anhalt election.

t-online: CDU Politician Criticizes Party Line: 'What is this Nonsense?'

A Christian Democratic Union (CDU) state politician criticizes her party's stance on the 'firewall' discussion, questioning the logic behind it.

Police are investigating multiple suspected sabotage attempts at power substations across Germany, with authorities searching for a suspect from North Rhine-Westphalia. These new incidents follow previous reports of domestic security concerns.

WELT: Multiple Police Operations at German Substations – Police Search for Man from…

Several police operations have been conducted at power substations across Germany, with authorities searching for a suspect from North Rhine-Westphalia.

n-tv: Police Investigate Sabotage Attempts at Power Substations

Police are investigating suspected sabotage attempts at two additional power substations in Weisweiler and Ganderkesee.

A new study is examining the working hours of teachers in Germany, sparking a debate on whether they are overworked or underworked, and highlighting a lack of comprehensive data on their actual duties.

DER SPIEGEL: German Teachers' Working Hours: Lazy or Overworked?

A new study examines the working hours of teachers in Germany, questioning whether they are underworked or overworked, and highlighting the lack of data tracking their actual duties.

DER SPIEGEL: Should Teachers' Working Hours Be Recorded Everywhere?

This is a debate section asking whether the working hours of teachers should be tracked nationwide.

Volkswagen plans to implement a significant restructuring program that includes job cuts as part of its efforts to recover from its current challenges.

n-tv: Volkswagen to Cut Jobs Amid Restructuring Plan

Volkswagen plans to implement a major restructuring, including job cuts, to recover from its crisis.

Despite a billion-euro investment in the energy transition, a new McKinsey study reveals that a significant portion of the set goals are at risk of not being met, raising questions about the effectiveness of current strategies.

WELT: One Billion Euros for the Energy Transition – But 9 Out of 15 Goals Threaten…

A McKinsey study reveals that despite a billion-euro investment in the energy transition, a significant portion of the set goals are at risk of not being met.

Germany's national football team suffered a loss in a European Championship match against Turkey, despite efforts to create an energetic atmosphere in the stadium.

n-tv: Germany Loses EM Match Despite Efforts

Germany's national football team lost a match against Turkey, despite an effort to stir up the atmosphere in the stadium.