Stories from Germany

A spokesperson announced that Spahn received 86.5 percent of the votes in a recent leadership vote. This figure is a decrease from the 91.3 percent support he received last year. The result excludes abstentions from the Union.

Two people were killed and six others injured during an amok driving incident yesterday in Thuringia. Prosecutors and police reported that more than 80 people required care following the event.

Hantavirus has been confirmed on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, with at least seven cases reported in Lantung. Authorities in Luntung reported seven Hantavirus infection cases, consisting of two laboratory-confirmed cases and five secondary cases.

German medical personnel have collected biological samples from the ship 'Red Docks' for testing at international laboratories to identify the pathogen responsible for the current outbreak. The Dutch government sent two medicalized ambulances to Cape Verde to transfer three affected individuals to the Netherlands. The Spanish Ministry of Health stated the ship has no clinical reason to dock in the Canary Islands once the infected are evacuated. Experts believe an individual may have been infected outside the ship in late April 2026 before being discharged. The WHO currently assumes the virus was brought on board and spread to others in confined spaces like cabins or dining halls. Human-to-human transmission is only associated with the Andes strain of the Hanta virus. The vessel is expected to ultimately dock, according to the report.

A university reported that antisemitic posters defaming a Jewish community hall have been repeatedly posted in recent days. The university has removed the notices and will submit them to the relevant authorities.

SAP shares have declined from 280 euros in February of last year to approximately 150 euros. CEO Christian Klein addressed investors at the annual general meeting to discuss the company's future vision. The stock value has faced downward pressure since the beginning of 2025. The decline is currently challenging the company's business model and investor confidence. The specific reasons for the drop or the current share price were not disclosed. The decline follows a period of continuous growth for the company. SAP CEO Christian Klein is reportedly addressing the falling share price and market expectations regarding artificial intelligence. The company's leadership is evaluating how to respond to these market pressures. SAP CEO Christian Klein announced a record dividend of 2.50 Euro per share.

A 33-year-old German man, suspected of a mass shooting in Leipzig, appeared before a detention judge on Tuesday. Police stated that the motive for the incident is currently unknown. Authorities said they are not currently considering political or religious motives for the attack.

German rail companies, politicians, and unions launched a respect campaign following a fatal attack on a train conductor in February. Deutsche Bahn and the Ministry of Transport are splitting the costs of the campaign, which total over one million euros. Approximately 2,000 rail employees are now using bodycams, according to Deutsche Bahn chief Eveline Paller. The initiative aims to address a reported 11 percent increase in violence against rail employees. Further steps are expected to be implemented in the second half of the year. The German Federal Ministry of Transport launched a safety campaign featuring posters in train stations and on trains. The Federal Police reported approximately 170,000 criminal offenses. Germany's Transport Ministry has launched a new safety campaign for its railway system.

DHL is restructuring its domestic subsidiary that manages letter and parcel business in Germany. The subsidiary will be moved from a standalone entity to a position lower in the organizational chart under the holding company.

The Klinikum Westend will absorb the majority of approximately 400 employees from the Mitte location as part of a hospital reform. The merger includes the transfer of specialized departments such as vascular surgery, diabetology, and pneumology.