Stories from Germany

German municipalities are withdrawing funding from women's shelters, citing the upcoming Violence Assistance Act. This act, set to begin in 2027 with its first tranche, provides federal and state funding intended for development and expansion, not for ongoing operational costs.

A man has repeatedly violated violence restraining orders, according to a report from Berlin.

German Green Party MP Lena Gummior discussed a protection measure for high-risk cases. The Greens stated that the high-risk protection measure is intended as a targeted protection measure in high-risk cases, not as symbolic politics.

The A92 motorway from Munich towards Deggendorf is closed between Oberschleißheim and Unterschleißheim due to construction work. The closure is expected to last until Sunday at 4 AM. Traffic is being diverted via the U3 route.

The A92 highway, in the direction from Munich to Deggendorf, is currently closed. The closure affects the section between Oberschleißheim and Unterschleißheim. The reason for the closure was not fully specified in the broadcast.

A second major homage titled "We Love Udo" has been presented, following the 1994 "Hut ab" tribute. Marilyn Humpe opened the event, which was opulently staged by Hans Zimmer. SWR Aktuell also described the experience as 'His rollercoaster ride'.

The Volkswagen consortium plans to change its purchasing methods, according to a Brazilian radio source.

The Constitutional Court has accused the parliament regarding a possible scandal concerning the president. The specific nature of the alleged scandal was not detailed in the reports.

The A8 highway between Munich and Salzburg is closed between Frasdorf and Bernau due to night construction. A diversion has been set up for the affected area, and the closure is expected to last until 5 AM.

The A2 highway from Dortmund towards Oberhausen is closed between the Dreieck Bottrop and Kreuz Oberhausen. This closure is also due to construction work and is expected to remain in effect until Monday morning.