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Germany Intelligence Briefings
5 daily editions
May 2026
2 editions- 2 May 5 evSPD Tax Reform Push and Rhineland-Palatinate LossSPD chairman Klingbeil proposes tax relief for low and middle incomes, funded by top earners, as CDU takes Rhineland-Palatinate after 35 years.
- 1 May 13 evKlingbeil Defends Merz as Trump Expands Troop-Withdrawal ThreatVice-Chancellor Klingbeil defends Merz after Trump extends troop-withdrawal threat to Italy and Spain. Antisemitic incidents reported in 46 of 102 German Jewish communities.
April 2026
3 editions- 30 Apr 8 evGermany Q1 Growth 0.3% as Volkswagen Profit Drops 28%Germany's economy grew 0.3% in Q1 2026 despite Iran-war energy shock, while Volkswagen profit fell 28% and coalition secured health and building reforms.
- 29 Apr 7 evGerman Cabinet Approves €105.8B Defence Budget for 2027Germany's cabinet approved a 2027 budget with €105.8 billion for defence, as Chancellor Merz floated territorial compromises in Ukraine peace talks.
- 28 Apr 12 evPistorius Sets 2035 Bundeswehr Target as Berlin Deports 25 Afghan ConvictsGermany's defence minister aims for 260,000 active troops by 2035, citing Russia threat. Berlin deports 25 Afghan convicts, probes hidden camera at Minden rail hub.