Germany’s Africa Ties, Drought, and Deportation Debates | Europe News

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul wraps up his Africa tour in South Africa, praising the nation’s economic clout and slamming the U.S. for excluding it from the G20 — a move he says silences a vital African voice. Back home, Germany battles worsening drought and heatwaves, forcing water restrictions in 80 municipalities and sparking urgent calls for smarter water management and greener cities. Meanwhile, the government pours 16 million euros into researching modern Jewish life in Germany, aiming to spotlight its cultural richness and combat antisemitism through deeper academic collaboration. Amnesty International warns of risks in Germany’s new deportation policy to Afghanistan, questioning the safety of deporting non-criminals amid fragile Taliban ties. And in a legal twist, Germany’s Constitutional Court shuts down a challenge to the country’s rushed new heating law, ruling no parliamentary rights were violated. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/96357a967bb0f5f7