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Germany is grappling with a new PISA shock as the latest study reveals a disastrous and historic decline in students' reading comprehension, math, and science skills. The country has achieved its worst-ever results in the international education ranking, with many students reportedly lacking fundamental skills for work and everyday life. In the political aftermath of the Saxony-Anhalt state election, AfD leader Tino Chrupalla has claimed the party successfully mobilized non-voters. Sahra Wagenknecht, founder of the BSW, has indicated an openness to dialogue and potential cooperation with the AfD in forming a government in Saxony-Anhalt. Meanwhile, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz has threatened the AfD with measures following their victory in the state election. A power struggle is also escalating within the state's CDU, with Bundestag member Sepp Müller announcing his intention to run for state chairman. The manhunt for suspected power grid saboteur Daniel V. continues, with police finding another confession letter near a power plant. Daniel V., a 48-year-old from North Rhine-Westphalia, is suspected of being behind the attacks on energy facilities.

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Germany has recorded its worst-ever results in the latest PISA education study, showing a significant and concerning decline in students' reading comprehension, math, and science skills. Experts and commentators are highlighting the severity of the educational crisis, with many students lacking fundamental skills for work and daily life, and questioning the political will to address these issues.

WELT: New German PISA Shock: Decline in Literacy and Math Skills

A new PISA study reveals a disastrous decline in German students' reading comprehension, math, and science skills, indicating a concerning trend in the international education landscape.

ZDFheute: PISA Study: Germany Worse Than Ever in Education Ranking

Germany has achieved its worst-ever results in the latest PISA education study, indicating a significant decline in educational performance.

DER SPIEGEL: Germany Hits Historic Low in Pisa Study

Germany has reached a historic low in the latest Pisa study, indicating a significant deterioration in educational standards compared to the first assessment 25 years ago. Deficits in certain areas are particularly pronounced.

t-online: Pisa: Germany's Worst Performance Ever

Germany has achieved its lowest-ever scores in the latest Pisa study, indicating historically low competency levels among students.

ZEIT ONLINE: PISA Study 2025: German Students' Performance Hits New Low

The latest PISA study reveals that German students have achieved their worst performance to date, with many lacking fundamental skills for work and everyday life.

DER SPIEGEL: Politics Could Act on Education Crisis, If Willing

An opinion piece argues that political will is lacking to address Germany's educational crisis, noting that despite the poor results in the Pisa study, children from disadvantaged backgrounds continue to suffer from a lack of advocacy.

t-online: New PISA Study Reveals Major Problem

A new PISA study has uncovered significant issues, with Germany's educational performance being particularly concerning, as noted by Florian Harms.

ZEIT ONLINE: PISA Study: 'The Learning Loss is Dramatic'

Educational psychologist Samuel Greiff discusses the reasons behind the dramatic and historic low in German student performance, explaining why money alone is insufficient.

ZDFheute: AfD Leader Chrupalla: 'We Got Non-Voters to Vote'

Following the state election in Sachsen-Anhalt, AfD leader Tino Chrupalla claims the party mobilized voters who previously abstained.

ZDFheute: Wagenknecht: 'The Invitation Also Goes to the AfD'

Sahra Wagenknecht indicates that the new political movement BSW is open to dialogue and potential cooperation with the AfD in forming a government in Sachsen-Anhalt.

t-online: Power Struggle Escalates in Saxony-Anhalt CDU

Following the election results in Saxony-Anhalt, a power struggle within the state's CDU party has escalated.

WELT: Merz Threatens AfD with Measures After Saxony-Anhalt Election

Following the AfD's victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, Friedrich Merz has threatened the party with measures, while the AfD has offered exploratory talks to all parties.

ZDFheute: AfD Explores Options - and BSW Reacts

The AfD is considering its governmental options in Sachsen-Anhalt, with responses from the BSW political movement being a key focus.

t-online: Election in Saxony-Anhalt: How the AfD Could Change Power

An analysis explores the potential impact on power dynamics in Saxony-Anhalt if the AfD were to gain significant influence following the state elections.

ZEIT ONLINE: State Election in Saxony-Anhalt: They Rejoice, They Mourn, They Wait

Following a record turnout in Saxony-Anhalt's state election, this report follows six voters in a talk bus to understand their feelings the day after the election.

ZEIT ONLINE: Sven Schulze: Sepp Müller Revolts Despite Chancellor's Rebuke

A power struggle erupts within the CDU in Saxony-Anhalt after the election debacle, revealing much about the party's current state and its relationship with the AfD.

The police manhunt for Daniel V., the suspected power grid saboteur, continues with a new development: another confession letter has been discovered near a power plant in North Rhine-Westphalia. Daniel V., a 48-year-old resident of Gevelsberg, is suspected of being the author of multiple confession letters claiming responsibility for attacks on energy facilities.

WELT: Manhunt for Power Saboteur Daniel V. - Further Confession Found Near Power Plant

Police are searching for Daniel V., suspected of sabotaging the power grid, and have found another confession letter near a power plant.

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