Nord Stream Gas Debate: An AfD Bundestag lawmaker said Germany can’t restore its industrial base without bringing Nord Stream back, reviving the political fight over the 2022 pipeline blasts and alleged sabotage. Defense Industry Push: After FCAS collapsed, German aerospace firms are moving fast on a new sixth-generation fighter effort, with Airbus-led plans seeking government backing. Cybersecurity Oversight: A major audit warned Germany’s parliamentary network is still vulnerable, with auditors pointing to long-standing gaps in core cyber controls. Nuclear Waste Protest: Campaigners are raising alarms over shipments of reprocessed radioactive waste returning from the UK to Germany, with planned demonstrations in German ports. Migration & Asylum Policy: Greece’s new asylum law framework includes “return hubs” with Germany among supporters, plus tighter detention and faster removals. Tech & Energy: A study links AI data centres to “data heat island” effects, raising fresh questions about energy use and local impacts. Humanitarian Diplomacy: Germany’s ambassador to Yemen highlighted the MASAM landmine-clearance project after it cleared hundreds of thousands of mines and ordnance. Online Safety Rules: Ireland is moving toward digital ID checks for adult content access, echoing wider EU pressure on age assurance.