Latest news in Germany? September 25th, 2026

Key developments in Germany as of September 25, 2026:

• Energy and Climate Investment: Germany, Austria, and Luxembourg announced a joint commitment of over €2 billion to support the market development and scale-up of electricity-based Sustainable Aviation Fuels (eSAF). In parallel, new economic assessments reported that extreme summer heatwaves cost the German economy an estimated €25 billion this year.

  ESG Today+ 1

• Domestic Politics and State Fallouts: Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the federal coalition continue to face intense political pressure following recent regional elections in eastern Germany, where the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) posted record gains, prompting heated federal debate over migration and upcoming legislative reforms.

  CBS News

• Defense and NATO Exercises: Bundeswehr forces, alongside allied units, launched three-day operational exercises testing rapid military transit corridors eastward across German territory to rehearse NATO mobility requirements.

  NewsNow

• Nord Stream Investigation: Extradition proceedings moved forward as a Croatian court approved the transfer to Germany of a Ukrainian national suspected of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotages.

  NewsNow

• Public Transit Regulations: Deutsche Bahn’s phased rollout of its nationwide alcohol ban inside passenger stations continues ahead of the full October enforcement deadline.

  IamExpat.de

• Cultural Scene: Munich’s Oktoberfest is underway in its second week, drawing hundreds of thousands of international and domestic visitors amid tightened regional transport and security checks.