Police in Saxony-Anhalt are making extensive preparations for election night, anticipating various scenarios including potential demonstrations between political factions. Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz's office has dismissed reports of his potential withdrawal from politics, stating it was never a consideration. Hesse's Minister President Boris Rhein has voiced opposition to a proposed sugar tax.

WELT: German Police Brace for Election Night Scenarios

Police in Saxony-Anhalt are preparing for various scenarios on election night, as larger demonstrations between political factions are possible depending on the election outcome.

ZDFheute: Merz Withdrawl Was Never a Topic for Him

Friedrich Merz's potential withdrawal from politics was reportedly never a consideration, according to a discussion on the political talk show 'Markus Lanz'.

ZEIT ONLINE: Hesse's Minister President Opposes Sugar Tax

Boris Rhein, the Minister President of Hesse, has called for a clear rejection of the planned sugar tax, arguing that the state should not make food and beverages more expensive given current high prices.

ZDFheute: Klingbeil: 'Catching Up on What Was Missed Over 20, 25 Years'

German Finance Minister Klingbeil discusses reforms and catching up on long-overdue policy measures.

A significant power struggle is unfolding within Volkswagen, marked by internal conflicts regarding the company's strategic direction and ownership, as detailed in a recent report.

t-online: Power struggle at Volkswagen

A report details a significant power struggle within Volkswagen, highlighting internal conflicts over the company's direction and ownership.

Germany has recorded a significant increase in inheritance and gift tax revenues, reaching a record high of 21.4 billion euros in 2025, a 60% jump from the previous year. Concurrently, the sentiment within the German export economy has improved, now matching levels seen at the beginning of 2022.

WELT: German Tax Revenue from Inheritance and Gifts Soars

Revenues from inheritance and gift taxes in Germany have increased by 60 percent, reaching a record high.

ZEIT ONLINE: Inheritance Tax Revenue Reaches Record High

The German state collected a record 21.4 billion euros from inheritance and gift taxes in 2025, a 60% increase compared to 2024, according to the Federal Statistical Office.

DER SPIEGEL: Export economy sentiment as good as in early 2022, says Ifo

According to the Ifo Institute's barometer, the mood among Germany's export economy is as positive as it was at the beginning of 2022.

WELT: Germany's Social State Paradox: High Costs, Moderate Impact

Despite having one of the world's most expensive social states, Germany's impact in areas like health, family support, and poverty reduction remains limited, according to experts.

WELT: The Truth About Wealth, Unemployment, and Pensions in East and West Germany

A comparison examining the realities of wealth, unemployment, and pensions in the former East and West Germany.

The Vice Chairman of the Police Union (GdP), Sven Hüber, has resigned with immediate effect following accusations described as 'slanderous'. Separately, exclusive data reveals that 104 individuals considered religious extremists in Germany hold a second passport in addition to their German citizenship.

WELT: GdP Vice Resigns Amid 'Slanderous' Allegations

GdP Vice Sven Hüber is stepping down with immediate effect following accusations described as 'slanderous'.

WELT: 104 'Religious Extremists' Hold Second Passports

Exclusive data reveals that 104 individuals considered religious extremists hold a second passport in addition to their German citizenship.

t-online: Ex-policeman criticizes EU asylum system

In an interview, a former federal policeman discusses the EU's asylum system, warning that it will backfire.