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.

Sweden lowers age of criminal responsibility to 14

The Swedish Parliament has decided to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 14 in response to rising youth crime.

Domestic14 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Dolphin spotted near Rialto Bridge in the Grand Canal in Venice

The mayor of Venice urges boaters to exercise caution after a dolphin was sighted.

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OpenAI plans new office in Berlin for AI expansion

OpenAI aims to open a new office in Berlin, viewing Germany as a key market for AI developments.

Domestic14 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Bank of Italy: Public debt exceeds 3.2 trillion euros in June

Italy's public debt reaches a new record, increasing by 26.2 billion compared to May.

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Swiss economy unexpectedly grows strongly in the second quarter

The Swiss economy reports unexpectedly strong growth in the second quarter, particularly driven by the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.

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FSB plans to lift border zones to annexed areas in Ukraine

The FSB announces the lifting of border zones to Russian-annexed Ukrainian territories, including Rostov, Voronezh, and Crimea.

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Vance names low oil and gas prices as war goal in Iran

US Vice President Vance has stated that lowering energy prices for American citizens is the central objective of the Iran war.

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Beijing stops timing food couriers at red lights

The Beijing municipal government has decided to stop pressuring food couriers at red lights by counting wait times going forward.

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Job cuts in the German automotive industry worsen

Employment in the German automotive industry is sharply declining, with a loss of 42,300 jobs in a year. Other sectors are also affected.

Domestic14 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

US imposes high tariffs on drones – China particularly affected

The US has introduced new tariffs of up to 100 percent on imported drones, focusing particularly on Chinese manufacturers.

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Trump imposes 100% tariffs on certain drone imports

Donald Trump has signed an order instituting 100% tariffs on certain foreign drones and their components.

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Gas cylinder explosion leaves one seriously injured in Santo André

An explosion of a gas cylinder at a campsite in Santo André injured two people, one critically.

International14 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Evacuations due to wildfires in Greece, Croatia, and Germany

Wildfires in Greece and Croatia force many to flee, while evacuations are also taking place in Germany.

Domestic14 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Attack on ships in the Gulf: situation remains tense

Two ships belonging to the Emirati oil company Adnoc were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. The situation remains tense as an agreement between the U.S. and Iran is still pending.

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Farmers' Association warns of risk of partial total crop failure

The ongoing drought has serious implications for agriculture, particularly affecting wheat, potatoes, and sugar beets.

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Air alert in Latvia: fighter jets shoot down drone

Fighter jets shot down a drone in Latvian airspace, triggering an air alert that was later lifted.

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Nigel Farage declares himself the winner of the election in Clacton

British politician Nigel Farage has declared himself the winner of the election in Clacton before the official results are announced and plans to skip the official announcement.

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Brazilian police recover stolen Matisse artworks from 2025

Thirteen artworks by Henri Matisse, stolen in 2025, have been found in the possession of an armed man in São Paulo.

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US military denies issues on aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln

The US military has dismissed reports of issues aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East, highlighting the crew's high re-enlistment rate.

Domestic14 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Berlin introduces payment card for asylum seekers

The capital has implemented a payment card for asylum seekers, limiting cash withdrawals as the last federal state to do so.

Domestic13 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Wildfire in Greece: Over 250 tourists evacuated from holiday resorts

In northern Greece, over 250 vacationers were evacuated from beaches due to a wildfire.

Domestic13 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Athletics European Championships: German Athletes Win Medals and Reach Finals

German athletes shine at the Athletics European Championships in Birmingham: Owen Ansah qualifies for the 200-meter final, and Henrik Janssen wins bronze in discus throw.

Domestic13 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Poland temporarily lowers VAT on fuels

The Polish government has announced a temporary reduction in the VAT rate for petrol and diesel.

Domestic13 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Duhaime plans $47 billion cuts over five years

The Quebec Conservative Party proposes significant budget reductions to fund tax cuts.

Politics13 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk