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A 31-year-old German national was shot and killed by police at the University of Mannheim on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred when the man reportedly became disruptive in the library of the economics faculty. Police said the man assaulted a library employee and was holding a large machete when officers arrived at the scene. Officers responded to the “threatening situation” by shooting the man. The man, who had been banned from the library for previous disruptive behavior, was known to the police.

British speculative fiction writer China Miéville has rescinded his acceptance of a prestigious DAAD residency in Germany, protesting the institution’s role in repressing solidarity with Palestinians and engaging in anti-Palestinian racism. Miéville criticized the German political and cultural landscape, singling out the rector of the University of Cologne for his involvement in withdrawing a professorship from Nancy Fraser for her support of Palestine. Despite his love for Berlin, Miéville expressed his inability to accept the DAAD invitation due to a lack of trust in the institution’s stance against repression and anti-Palestinian racism.

In a series of rapid arrests, German authorities have detained six suspected spies linked to various countries and organizations. These arrests highlight a growing concern over espionage activities amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, the pursuit of economic interests, and a perceived threat to democracy.

An aide to a member of the European Parliament for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of “especially severe” espionage for China. Prosecutors named the suspect as Jian G. and accused him of passing information about discussions in the European Union legislature to Chinese intelligence. This arrest is part of a broader trend of alleged Chinese spying in Western Europe, with recent cases in Britain, the US, and the Czech Republic.

The stage is set for Europe’s summer festival of football: the Euro 2024 finals in Germany. Here are the key questions and answers for fans planning a trip to support their team or soak up the atmosphere.

A recent survey reveals a growing dissatisfaction among young Germans, with concerns about their future prosperity emerging as a potential factor. As a result, the far-right AfD party has gained considerable support, with over 22% of 14-29-year-olds expressing their intention to vote for them in parliamentary elections.

A staffer working for a German Member of the European Parliament (MEP) has been arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of espionage for China. The accused, identified as Jian G., was detained in Dresden. The identity of the MEP remains undisclosed, but Der Spiegel magazine has linked the suspect to Maximilian Krah of the far-right Alternative for Germany party. The suspect allegedly worked with Krah since 2019 and resided in both Brussels and Dresden. The accused is scheduled to appear before a judge at Germany’s Federal Court of Justice, where a decision will be made on an arrest warrant and pre-trial detention. German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has labeled the allegations as ‘extremely serious,’ asserting that such acts are an assault on European democracy. The AfD party has expressed concern, calling for patience in the ongoing investigation. The arrest comes amidst heightened scrutiny of espionage activities and follows the detention of three German nationals for alleged collaboration with China’s MSS.

Germany faces a severe labour crisis and is turning to Indian students to address critical gaps. With around 43,000 Indian students in German universities, the country recently introduced a law doubling their work time to 20 hours per week. Facing a shortage of 7 million skilled workers by 2035, Germany aims to attract Indian graduates and build a talent pipeline. Indian students, known for their engineering skills, are in high demand in sectors such as hospitality, healthcare, IT, and engineering.

A man working for a German lawmaker in the European Parliament has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China. The suspect, identified as Jian G., was arrested in Dresden on Monday. German authorities did not specify which lawmaker he worked for, but the magazine Der Spiegel reported that he is an employee of Maximilian Krah of the Alternative for Germany party.

Four German citizens were arrested for performing a Nazi salute in front of Hitler’s childhood home in Austria, a country with strict laws against the display of Nazi symbols. The four individuals, two sisters and their spouses, laid roses at the foot of the house and exchanged Nazi-themed messages on their cellphones. Despite claiming that the salute was a joke, the police found evidence of their Nazi sympathies.