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.

80th Anniversary of Autonomy in Trentino-Alto Adige

President Mattarella and Prime Minister Meloni highlight the importance of the Paris Agreement of 1948 in Merano.

Politics5 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Actor Michael Mendl dies at 82

The well-known actor Michael Mendl has passed away at the age of 82. He was active in numerous film and television productions.

Domestic5 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Giorgia Meloni interrupts speech to take call from her daughter

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pauses a passionate speech to answer a call from her daughter.

Domestic5 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

UN General Assembly votes for world map reform at Togo's request

The UN has adopted a resolution for a more realistic representation of country sizes on world maps, following a proposal from Togo and the African Union.

Domestic5 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Alessandro Di Battista postpones return to Italy after hospitalization in Cuba

The former 5 Star Movement MP, who fell ill while in Cuba, will not return to Italy as planned.

Politics5 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Brazil launches program to produce more fertilizers

The program, called Profert, aims to increase national fertilizer production by mandating higher local mixtures. Brazil heavily relies on imports, with over 80% of its consumption coming from abroad.

International4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Zelensky: Drone strikes intelligence headquarters in Kyiv

Zelensky confirms an airstrike on the intelligence headquarters, as Witkoff and Kushner head to Moscow.

Politics4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

France authorizes road tests for Tesla's autonomous driving

Following a meeting with Elon Musk, France will begin road tests for Tesla's FSD technology after safety concerns were addressed.

Politics4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

EU plans stricter regulations for short-term rentals like Airbnb

The European Union aims to introduce stricter rules for rentals via platforms like Airbnb to tackle housing shortages.

Domestic4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Hackers publish 1.4 million data entries from Berlin state administration

After the deadline set by the hacker group Rhysida expired, sensitive data from the Berlin state administration has appeared online.

Politics4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Graz99ers lose opening match in Champions Hockey League against Fribourg-Gottéron

Graz99ers kick off the Champions Hockey League with a 2-4 loss to Fribourg-Gottéron. They will face Bordeaux next on Saturday.

Domestic4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Simon Ehammer takes third place at Diamond League final in Brussels

Simon Ehammer delivers a strong performance to finish third at the Diamond League final in Brussels, as Renaud Lavillenie withdraws.

Politics4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Carneiro accuses government of profiting from fuel price increases

The leader of the PS, José Luís Carneiro, criticized the government for the fuel price hikes and submitted a VAT reduction proposal to Parliament.

International4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Vigil in Coimbra for Flood Victims in Nepal

The ceremony will take place on Saturday in front of the Church of Santa Cruz to honor the flood victims in Nepal.

International4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

German women's basketball team starts with defeat in home World Cup

The German women's basketball team lost their first game of the home World Cup against Spain.

Domestic4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

US envoys Witkoff and Kushner travel to Russia and Ukraine

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected in Kyiv on Sunday after visiting Moscow.

Politics4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

OpenAI launches ChatGPT-6 and emphasizes safety measures

OpenAI has introduced its new AI model ChatGPT-6 and is ramping up safety measures following recent incidents.

Domestic4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Hape Kerkeling to Receive Order Against Animal Seriousness 2027

Entertainer Hape Kerkeling will be honored in Aachen with the Order Against Animal Seriousness 2027.

Domestic4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

BepiColombo Mission: Approach to Mercury Has Begun

The European-Japanese space mission BepiColombo has begun its approach to Mercury after an eight-year journey.

Domestic4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Russian Drone Attacks Intelligence Headquarters in Kyiv

A Russian drone has targeted the headquarters of Ukraine's SBU intelligence agency in Kyiv. Five people were injured.

Domestic4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

New regional financing model approved despite opposition from several communities

The government has approved the financing model, while the majority of autonomous communities, including socialists and the PP, express their rejection.

Politics4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk