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.

Apple modifies anti-tracking prompt in the EU following complaints

Apple is changing its anti-tracking prompt for iPhones in the EU in response to criticism from the advertising industry and competition authorities.

Domestic17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Darja Varfolomeev wins three gold medals at World Championships in Frankfurt

19-year-old Darja Varfolomeev secured three gold medals in rhythmic gymnastics at the World Championships in Frankfurt.

Domestic17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Percentage of young people without jobs or training in Germany rises

The share of young people aged 20 to 24 without employment or training has increased.

Domestic17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Austria experiences driest year on record

The past twelve months were the driest in 176 years in Austria, report climate researchers from Geosphere Austria. Short-term improvements are not expected.

Politics17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Erdogan: Turkey's EU membership is no longer a priority

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan states that his country’s EU membership is no longer a priority, but notes that a door remains open.

Domestic17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Israel's Police Minister calls for more killings in Gaza Strip

Israel's Police Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has demanded a tougher approach in the Gaza Strip, prompting sharp criticism.

Politics17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Disneyland Paris announces transformation of Space Mountain attraction for 2027

Space Mountain will close at the end of 2027 to return to its original Jules Verne-inspired version, announced Disneyland Paris officials.

Politics17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Lotto jackpot of 50 million euros won in Thuringia

In Thuringia, the Lotto jackpot of 50 million euros has been won, setting a record since 1955.

Domestic17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Sébastien Lecornu visits Gironde to launch reconstruction efforts

The Prime Minister, accompanied by several ministers, is visiting Gironde to begin the reconstruction of areas affected by wildfires.

Politics17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Czech government convenes drought summit

The Czech government has called a national drought summit today to find solutions for the current drought crisis.

Politics17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Secret Oil Transport from the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz

According to various reports, Gulf countries are conducting secret oil transports through the Strait of Hormuz to stabilize prices.

Politics17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

President Trump reduces joint exercise with South Korea

President Trump has announced plans to significantly scale back a joint exercise with South Korea, citing multiple reasons.

International17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Trump reduces military exercises with South Korea

US President Donald Trump announces a reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea to save costs and avoid provoking North Korea.

Domestic17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Wildfire in Saarland: 400 emergency responders deployed

Around 400 emergency responders are battling a wildfire in the Neunkirchen district, which has spread over nearly six hectares.

Domestic16 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

One soldier dead and three injured after fire truck overturns in Huesca

The UME accident occurred on the Bernués road while they were fighting a fire in Las Peñas de Riglos.

Politics16 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Courtney Love announces new album and discusses health crisis

US singer Courtney Love has announced on Instagram that her new album is finished and spoke about her health difficulties.

Politics16 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Summer skiing on the Stelvio glacier stopped due to heat

Sifas has announced the closure of summer ski slopes on the Stelvio glacier due to high temperatures.

Politics16 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

European Swimming Championships in Paris: Gose, Werner and Märtens Win Medals

Isabel Gose and Maya Werner take silver and bronze, while Lukas Märtens clinches a bronze medal in the 400 meters freestyle.

Domestic16 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Lukas Reimann leaves National Council to join Wil city council

SVP National Councillor Lukas Reimann has been elected to the city council of Wil SG and is resigning from his mandate in the Federal Palace.

Politics16 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Economic adviser Klepach fired after comments

Andrej Klepach, the chief economist of VEB.RF, was dismissed following his remarks about Russia's economic situation published in the media.

Politics16 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Over 700 humanitarian aid trucks arrive in Afghanistan from Pakistan

Despite the near-total closure of the border since October 2025, trucks carrying humanitarian aid have entered Afghanistan.

Politics16 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Palio di Siena postponed due to bad weather

The Palio di Siena della Assunta has been rescheduled to Monday, August 17, due to a heavy downpour.

Politics16 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Paul Magnier wins Cyclassics in Hamburg - Death at amateur event

Paul Magnier secures victory at the Cyclassics in Hamburg, while a 70-year-old dies during the amateur race.

Domestic16 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Russian edition of Pope Francis' autobiography censors LGBT content

In the Russian edition of Pope Francis' autobiography, passages on LGBT topics have been removed, reports indicate.

Politics16 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk