A Kremlin-linked bot network disseminates fake news mimicking German media to influence voter sentiment ahead of September regional elections.
German President Steinmeier urges Europe to uphold international order amidst geopolitical challenges, emphasizing the impact on digital economy, fintech, and cybersecurity.
A poll finds 45% of Germans oppose banning the far-right AfD, which leads the CDU/CSU by 8%, signaling political shifts that could impact fintech and digital economy sectors.
Sources close to Chancellor Friedrich Merz deny rumors of his early replacement, stressing constitutional complexities amid political challenges affecting Germany's digital economy.
Alexander Eichwald was expelled from Germany’s AfD after a speech mimicking Hitler’s style, revealing extremist tensions that may affect Germany’s fintech and digital economy sectors.