The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is showing strong polling numbers in Saxony-Anhalt, with its lead candidate, Ulrich Siegmund, potentially becoming the state's first AfD Minister-President. Minister-President Sven Schulze (CDU) is actively trying to prevent an AfD-led government, but a CDU mayor, Bernd Prange, has openly donated to the AfD and urged voters to support the party, signaling a breach in the established political resistance against the far-right.

DER SPIEGEL: Sven Schulze Aims to Prevent AfD Government in Saxony-Anhalt. Does He Stand a…

Minister-President Sven Schulze of Saxony-Anhalt is campaigning pragmatically, but his chances of preventing an AfD-led government appear uncertain as his approval ratings decline.

t-online: Radical Self-Sabotage

An opinion piece suggests that voters in Saxony-Anhalt are engaging in radical self-sabotage, questioning their motivations and the consequences of their choices.

ZEIT ONLINE: Mayor Herr Prange Now Helps the AfD

A CDU mayor, Bernd Prange, donated €10,000 to the AfD and urged people to vote for them. The article investigates who orchestrated this, potentially the AfD's top candidate Ulrich Siegmund.

WELT: East Germany is the avant-garde of the Federal Republic

This piece argues that East Germany is leading the way for the rest of the Federal Republic as the illusions of West German elites crumble, leading to increased resentment against the East.

Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius is taking steps to prepare the German arms industry for potential wartime scenarios, including securing reserve capacities for ammunition production.

t-online: Preparation for the Emergency: Pistorius Prepares Arms Industry for Wartime

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is preparing the German arms industry for potential wartime scenarios, including securing reserve capacities for ammunition production.

An exclusive poll for the upcoming Berlin election indicates that the Left party is leading significantly, with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Alternative for Germany (AfD) currently tied for second place.

t-online: Exclusive Poll on Berlin Election: Left Leads Clearly, CDU and AfD Neck and Neck

An exclusive poll for the Berlin election shows the Left party leading significantly, with the CDU and AfD currently tied.

The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is facing internal and external pressure, with a commentary suggesting the party is abandoning Germans to their fate. A local CDU association from Jens Spahn's home region is demanding his complete withdrawal from the Bundestag following a surrogacy affair.

WELT: The CDU abandons Germans to their fate, acts accordingly

A commentary on the CDU's political direction, suggesting the party is leaving the German people to their fate and questioning the future of the German social contract.

t-online: After Surrogacy Affair: CDU Association from Spahn's Homeland Demands Complete…

A local CDU association from Jens Spahn's home region is calling for his complete withdrawal from the Bundestag following a surrogacy affair.

Germany is facing concerns about deindustrialization due to unfair measures and a potential shift in its relationship with China. Additionally, a planned reform to abolish minijobs could significantly impact various economic sectors, and crop losses from heat and drought are expected to lead to price increases for goods.

WELT: "Deindustrialized by unfair measures" - Germany facing historic China shift

A report discussing how Germany is facing deindustrialization through unfair measures and is on the brink of a significant shift in its relationship with China.

ZDFheute: Heat and Drought: What Will Become More Expensive?

Farmers are expecting crop losses due to heat and drought, which will likely lead to price increases for various goods.

t-online: Minijobs to Be Abolished: These Sectors Would Be Affected

A planned reform will reportedly see minijobs abolished, with significant implications for various sectors of the German economy.

More than 30,000 heat-related deaths have occurred across Europe this summer, with a significant portion in Germany. Separately, a crucial deadline for claiming sickness benefits is being drastically shortened, impacting many individuals.

n-tv: More Than 30,000 Heat Deaths in Europe This Summer

A significant portion of the over 30,000 heat-related deaths across Europe this summer occurred in Germany.

t-online: Sickness Benefit: Important Deadline Drastically Shortened

A crucial deadline for claiming sickness benefits (Krankengeld) is being significantly shortened, impacting many individuals.

A DFB-Pokal derby match was marred by a pitch invasion that resulted in 85 injuries, prompting the German Football Association (DFB) to launch an investigation into the chaotic incidents in Mannheim.

t-online: After Field Invasion in Derby: 85 Injured

During a DFB-Pokal derby match, a pitch invasion resulted in 85 people being injured, leading to chaos and intervention by the DFB.

t-online: Chaos in Mannheim: DFB Intervenes

Following chaotic scenes during a DFB-Pokal match in Mannheim, the German Football Association (DFB) has announced an investigation into the incidents.

Under new European Union regulations aimed at greater transparency, Apple has publicly disclosed its tax payments within Germany.

DER SPIEGEL: Apple Discloses Tax Payments in Germany Under New EU Rules

New EU regulations are providing greater transparency, leading Apple to publicly disclose its tax payments within Germany.

An expert has identified a "conspicuous and in need of explanation" piece of evidence in the Fabian murder case, suggesting that an upcoming witness statement could be particularly damaging.

t-online: Fabian Murder Case: Witness Statement Could Be Painful

An expert finds a piece of evidence in the Fabian murder case to be "conspicuous and in need of explanation," suggesting an upcoming witness statement could be particularly damaging.