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Alexander Dobrindt hailed Europe’s revised asylum framework as a major step against illegal immigration, though emerging data suggests significant challenges in achieving the policy's goals.
German federal prosecutors are investigating a suspect arrested in Romania in connection with an arms cache discovered near Berlin last year, as announced by German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt.
Germany plans to extend its controversial border controls until at least March 2027, continuing a measure that has been in place for several years. The decision aims to address ongoing security and migration concerns.
A German minister has described an airport drone incident as a 'hybrid attack', according to The Copenhagen Post.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has voiced opposition to automatically granting temporary protection to Ukrainian men of draft age within the EU, arguing that evading military service should not be a basis for asylum.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) used a chart during a public appearance to illustrate complex topics, stating that the biggest threat lies in the two lines shown.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt insists on maintaining border controls despite a decrease in migration figures. This stance is part of a broader liveblog covering German political and economic developments, including warnings of a potential recession.
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt plans to introduce higher entry salaries for all German federal civil servants, a reform estimated to cost billions of euros.
Ohne Dobrindt wäre die Bundesregierung wohl nicht zustande gekommen. In der SPD hält man ihn für den einzigen Profi der Union in der Regierung. Wie hat er das geschafft?
Alexander Dobrindt's proposal to allow asylum seekers to work after three months, regardless of their application status, is criticized as a wrong move that endangers the coalition's political successes and sends a signal of generosity to the world.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz and key coalition figures held closed-door strategy sessions at a government retreat in Neuhardenberg to align on legislative priorities and address internal party disagreements.
Germany's Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, stated that developing anti-drone defense capabilities will be a continuous priority for the country in the coming years. He warned of an 'arms race' in the fight against drones.
Germany has inaugurated a new research center dedicated to drone defense, aiming to improve its capabilities against drone threats. The center will focus on developing technologies to counter what officials describe as the "shadow war of the 21st century."
German counter-terrorism police are investigating the discovery of an explosive drone near a runway at Leipzig Airport, which collided with a cargo plane, raising concerns of a potential 'hybrid' Russian attack. German media and officials suggest Russia's involvement, while the Russian embassy has reacted to the accusations.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated that German intelligence services consider the far-right a danger to democracy, warning that 'Germany is under pressure' from both foreign and domestic adversaries.
Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is proposing a reform of federal civil servant salaries in Germany, aiming to streamline tasks and improve efficiency.
During a meeting in Luxembourg, Interior Ministers Léon Gloden and Alexander Dobrindt agreed to abolish stationary border controls between Germany and Luxembourg, opting for more flexible checks on the Trier motorway.
Benedikt Kuhn, the right-hand man of Hessian Minister President Boris Rhein, brings a 'Bavarian stable smell' to the Hessian State Chancellery, drawing criticism for his style learned from CSU politician Alexander Dobrindt.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has reportedly informed asylum counseling groups of upcoming cuts to state funding, according to media reports.
Outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is set to join a pro-Trump political organization. This move comes amidst ongoing discussions about Trump's economic policies and their global implications.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt aims to raise public awareness about the significant hybrid threat, as the government itself seeks answers.
Germany's Federal Cabinet plans to expand the powers of intelligence services to combat sabotage and cyberattacks, a move defended by the Interior Minister but criticized by the opposition as overreaching.
Green Party security expert Konstantin von Notz criticized statements made by Alexander Dobrindt regarding a drone discovery, stating that such comments only encourage Russians, while Dröge called for a meeting of the National Security Council.
Germany's Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, stated that hybrid warfare places the country in a situation of "high threat" to security, which can no longer be considered abstract.
Despite a reduced number of illegal border crossings, Germany will maintain border controls at its land borders indefinitely, according to Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt presented new crime statistics indicating an overall decrease in criminal offenses, but a notable increase in particularly serious crimes, including homicides.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated his assessment that the AfD is a far-right extremist party and expressed belief that the Union and SPD can reunite the center of society.
German secret services are monitoring potential threats of bloody retaliation, with Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt mentioning an 'abstract threat' following the outbreak of a war, indicating a state of heightened alert.