Russia and Ukraine: Berlin says it will uphold sanctions and reject Russian diesel despite a Trump-Putin supply deal; Education Minister Karin Prien called Trump’s demand for Zelenskyy to step down “moral bankruptcy.” Spy Scandal: Former BND chief August Hanning remains in custody on suspicion of espionage and attempted treason, with allies concerned sensitive information may have been exposed. Far Right: The AfD’s first state-parliament speakership and growing youth participation in far-right marches are testing Germany’s democratic safeguards. Economy: Exports fell in August, but industrial output rebounded and the government raised its 2026 growth forecast to 1.3%. Military Service: A new system requires 18-year-old men to complete Bundeswehr questionnaires, while service remains voluntary for now. Education and Antisemitism: About 65,000 pupils leave German schools without qualifications, while a report says 85% of Jewish students hide their identity amid campus hostility.