March 30, 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? 😂💰
Press release Published 19 Mar 2026
The European Environment Agency (EEA) and its European Environment Information and Observation Network (Eionet) have welcomed the Republic of Moldova as a cooperating country, expanding the EEA’s network to 32 member and 7 cooperating countries. The EEA is among the first EU agencies to incorporate Moldova into its regular functions and structures.
The EEA
Four ambulances of a Jewish community service in Golders Green, North London, have been targeted in an arson attack. The Metropolitan Police are regarding this as an antisemitic hate crime and are searching for three suspects involved.
The incident happened early Monday morning when emergency services were notified of a fire on Highfield Road around 1:45 am. Six fire crews responded to the blaze
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