Politics

Parliament, the federal states and international diplomacy: the day's most consequential political developments, from draft legislation and coalition disputes to elections and what follows them.

Firefighters find a body in Torrefarrera

Firefighters located an unidentified body in a ditch after the discovery of a nearby bicycle.

Politics17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Takeoff issues for a Vietnam Airlines Boeing in Munich

A Boeing 787-9 took off beyond the runway at Munich Airport, but all passengers emerged unharmed.

International17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Urn with human ashes found on Italian beach

A woman discovered an urn containing human ashes on a beach in Italy. The origin of the urn remains unclear.

Domestic17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Rostec begins serial production of mobile electric substations

Rostec has announced the start of serial production of mobile electric substations to respond to power outages caused by drone attacks.

Politics17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Gérald Darmanin endorses Édouard Philippe and withdraws his candidacy

In an interview, the Minister of Justice announced his support for Édouard Philippe in the 2027 presidential election.

Politics17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Concrete truck driver dies in crash on EN380

The EN380 is closed in both directions in Vendas Novas due to a crash that resulted in the driver's death.

International17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

State election in Saxony-Anhalt: Debate on firewalls and anti-racism action planned

Ahead of the upcoming state election in Saxony-Anhalt, debates on a firewall against the AfD and actions against racism are underway.

Domestic17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Federal Government rejects Lavrov's threat against Ukraine supporters

The Federal Government has dismissed Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's threats against supporters of Ukraine, emphasizing its determination not to be intimidated.

Domestic17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Shipwreck in the Mediterranean: 7 Dead and 50 Migrants Rescued Off the Coast of Libya

An overloaded wooden boat capsized. The NGO Emergency rescued the survivors, many of whom were minors.

Politics17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Tax Agency Hacked: Stolen Data Sold by Cybercriminals

The group ZeroBytes claims to have sold taxpayer data to buyers for several thousand euros.

Politics17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Moor fire in Hohen Venn: Challenges in firefighting efforts

In Hohen Venn, a raised bog area in Belgium, fires are difficult to combat due to the circumstances.

Domestic17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

US negotiator Kushner meets with Netanyahu and Hamas leaders in Egypt

US negotiator Jared Kushner is in Egypt for talks about the future situation in the Gaza Strip.

Domestic17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Cyberattack on Berlin's State Network - Scope Unknown

The Senate Chancellery reports a cyberattack on Berlin's administration. A crisis team has been established, but many questions remain unanswered.

Domestic17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Bundeswehr achieves personnel target of 186,700 soldiers

The Bundeswehr has reached its personnel target of 186,700 soldiers set for 2026, made possible by a high number of applications and recruitments.

Domestic17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Mathematician Laurent Pujo-Menjouet presents formula for love

French mathematician Laurent Pujo-Menjouet claims to have discovered a formula that mathematically describes patterns in human relationships.

Domestic17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Supreme Court rejects appeal from 'Jabloko'

The Supreme Court of Russia has dismissed the appeal from the 'Jabloko' party against its disqualification from the State Duma elections.

Politics17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

British Prime Minister communicated with fake Trump staffer

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham reportedly corresponded with someone posing as the head of Trump's team, according to Politico.

Politics17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

ebm-papst sold to Madison Air for nearly five billion euros

The German company ebm-papst is being acquired by the US firm Madison Air to strategically penetrate the market in the USA.

Domestic17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

One in ten young people in Germany without education or work

According to statistics, one in ten young people aged 20 to 24 in Germany have no access to a job or educational placement.

Domestic17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Human rights organization calls for blockade of Infantino's election

The human rights organization FaireSquare has reached out to FIFA officials to prevent the re-election of Gianni Infantino.

Domestic17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Lavitola warned Ranucci of potential attack risks, lawyer says

Lavitola's lawyer, Sergio Cola, stated that his client alerted Ranucci to a possible attack a month and a half in advance.

Politics17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Premier Burnham communicated with fake Trump advisor

Andy Burnham, the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, reportedly communicated with someone posing as Susie Wiles.

Politics17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Order of Physicians praises delay of new consultation access system

Both the Order of Physicians and other health professionals view the delay as a prudent step, given the ongoing testing phase.

International17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Italy: Soccer Pro Yael Trepy in Intensive Care After Pool Accident

Yael Trepy, a professional player for Cagliari, nearly drowned in a swimming pool in Sardinia and is now in intensive care.

Domestic17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk