Citizenship Rules: Germany says foreign workers generally need more than five years of legal residence plus a permanent right of residence (but not a study-only permit) before applying for naturalisation. Security & Drones: Russia’s Berlin embassy rejected a Leipzig/Halle drone incident as a “fabricated provocation,” as German prosecutors investigate an explosives-equipped drone and a suspected second drone after a DHL aircraft go-around. National Security Coordination: Germany’s national security council met over the explosive-drone find near a Ukrainian cargo plane, with officials warning of a “hybrid attack” and possible foreign involvement. Energy Policy Shift: RWE is abandoning several US offshore wind projects after a $1.22bn settlement with the Trump administration, redirecting investment toward LNG and gas. Defense Industry Watch: Rheinmetall reported a sharp jump in orders and profits on rising European defense spending, while Germany’s frigate cancellation still weighs on its 2026 sales outlook. Extreme Heat Impact: Germany faces another round of heat-related scrutiny as climate groups cite thousands of deaths this summer and call for stronger government action.