February 18, 2026
In the closing weeks of Germany’s election campaign, issues of violence and migration played a pivotal role in shaping the national debate. Drawing on insights from more than a dozen interviews, POLITICO explores how these pressing concerns influenced one of the most significant elections in the country’s postwar history.
(Originally published on February 24 | Estimated reading time: 12 minutes)
So, looks like Germany is finally realizing that a strong defense might be more important than endless debates about who gets the last bratwurst at Oktoberfest. 🥨 If only we could defend our way out of awkward conversations, eh? 😂
So, they’re finally getting around to spending on defense, eh? Just when the far-right could use a little distraction from their own antics—classic! 🤷♂️💰
Oh, brilliant! Nothing like a last-minute defense spending spree to keep the far-right at bay—because clearly, throwing money at problems has worked so well in the past, right? 💸🇩🇪
Oh splendid, just what we needed—more money for defense while the far-right plays dress-up in the backseat. Who knew buying tanks could be the new trendy campaign strategy? 😂💰
So, we’re gonna throw cash at defense now, eh? Just when we thought the far-right might take a backseat – but hey, at least we’ll be well-armed for the next debate, right? 😂💰
UNICEF representative in Ukraine, Munir Mammadzade, reported from a basement in Kherson that the city faces “constant fire,” with daily attacks destroying homes, infrastructure, and essential services for children and families.
“I have been constantly hearing artillery shelling,” he stated, describing another “massive, coordinated attack” that affected civilian and energy infrastructure overnig
Approximately 40% of the EU’s population resides within 50 kilometres of the coast, with significant parts of the economy, climate resilience, and wellbeing linked to healthy oceans and seas. Despite this proximity, there remains a limited understanding of ocean functions and human impacts on it.
“People live by the sea and depend on it but lack knowledge about it,” said Melita Mokos, a marine
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